da fezbet： Powered by Charlotte Edwards’s unbeaten 91, England Women crushed the India U21 Women’s side, cruising to a 10-wicket victory at the Kailash Prakash Stadium, Meerut City
Cricinfo staff17-Nov-2005
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Charlotte Edwards stroked a fine 91 to take England women home © Getty Images
Powered by Charlotte Edwards’s unbeaten 91, England Women crushed the India Under-21 Women’s side, cruising to a 10-wicket victory at the Kailash Prakash Stadium in Meerut. Set to chase a meagre 147, Edwards partnered with Laura Newton (51 not out) and reached the target inside 23 overs in front of 4000 spectators.The sponsors had promised about US$2 for every four and about US$12 for every six and by the end of the run-chase the opening duo ended up with a hefty purse. Edward’s knock was studded with 16 fours while Newton smashed two sixes and the money raised will go towards worthwhile causes.Diana David top-scored for the India U-21 Women with 40 not out, with the 34 extras the next highest contribution. After Katherine Brunt sent back the openers, Angha Deshpandey and Shweta Jadhav, the Indian side reached a reasonable position at 72 for 2 when Sindu Ashok was stumped by Jane Smit, the wicketkeeper. Then on, the wickets kept falling at regular intervals as Laura Harper grabbed three wickets for 16.England now play India A on Friday, a team that will include seven members from the India U-21 line-up and four members of the Indian national side.