Rain forces wash-out at Shenley

England Women 42 for 2 (Newton 24*, Gunn 4*) v India Women - No result
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England were denied the chance to build on the psychological advantage of their 100-run at Lord's when rain washed out the second one-day international against India, at Shenley, after just 16 overs.

It was India, in fact, who were better placed when the rain arrived after restricting England's early scoring. Charlotte Edwards followed her duck at Lord's with just four this time around before edging Jhulan Goswami. Caroline Atkins, batting at No. 3 in place of Claire Taylor was soon trapped lbw. aylor missed this match after suffered a sore arm, the result of her unbeaten 156 at Lord's. Therefore, India were sensing their opportunity.

However, a series of heavy showers sent the players heading to the pavilion and although the sun appeared during the afternoon, the outfield had become too wet for any further play.