England denied by controversial run-out
India’s women claimed the final wicket of the series in dramatic and controversial fashion with a run-out at the nonstriker’s end just as England looked to be closing in on victory in the final one-day international of the series at Lord’s.
Charlie Dean looked comfortable at the crease and hit a chanceless 47 at No. 9 as the hosts looked to be closing in on an unlikely victory before the run-out.
Deepti Sharma took the bails off after entering her delivery stride for the final wicket of the women’s international summer.
Immediately after the third umpire upheld the decision, Dean threw her bat to the ground in tears as boos rang out from the crowd at the manner of India’s victory.
The match should have been a historic moment for India and England as they returned to Lord’s for the first time in five years since they met at the 2017 World Cup final, but it will be remembered for the final controversy. India had already won the series having won the first two matches comfortably. England required 17 to win when the run-out occurred, with Dean leading the way alongside No. 11 Freya Davies, chasing India’s total of 169.
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