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England vs India: Harmanpreet Kaur's unbeaten century sets up ODI series-clinching win for tourists

Harmanpreet Kaur struck 143 not out to help India post 333-5; England all out for 245 despite spirited half-century from Danni Wyatt; Watch England take on India at Lord's in the third ODI live on Sky Sports Cricket from 10:30am on Saturday

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Check out all the boundaries in Harmanpreet Kaur's sensational innings of 143 not out for India against England

India sealed a one-day international series win over England as captain Harmanpreet Kaur's brilliant unbeaten century set up an 88-run victory at Canterbury.

Kaur's stunning 143 not out helped her side post 333-5 after being put in to bat, before England were all out for 245 to give India an unassailable 2-0 lead ahead of Saturday's series finale at Lord's.

The defeat hands England a first standalone home ODI series defeat since 2007 and is India's first 50-over series win in England since 1999.

The India captain paced her innings perfectly, steadily accelerating to reach 100 runs from as many balls, before smashing 43 from 11 deliveries to put the tourists in a commanding position.

Kaur was supported by opener Smriti Mandhana (40) and a first ODI half-century from Harleen Doel, as England's bowlers took some extreme punishment as they conceded their highest ever total in a home ODI.

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After making a century with the bat, Kaur's day gets even better as she runs out England's Tammy Beaumont

Lauren Bell briefly set the record for the most expensive figures by an England bowler in an ODI as she finished with 1-79, before debutant Freya Kemp, who went for 26 runs from an 11-ball over, ended with 1-82.

England came out with a positive batting mindset as they attempted what would have been a record chase, but the loss of three early wickets, two of which were claimed by Renuka Singh Thakur (4-57), made an already challenging task near impossible.

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Check out all of Danni Wyatt's boundaries as she reached her half-century in the 2nd ODI against India

Alice Capsey, who had missed the final 20 overs of India's innings after suffering a finger injury, struck a spirited 39, before Danni Wyatt (65) and captain Amy Jones (39) put up England's final defence.

Wyatt's dismissal triggered the loss of four wickets for just 16 runs before India eventually sealed a victory that leaves the tourists heading to Lord's on Saturday free to enjoy the first women's international at the ground since 2017.

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Kaur masterclass leads India to huge total

England's stand-in captain Jones made headlines at the toss, not because of her very reasonable decision to bowl in unpredictable conditions, but with the team news she shared.

While it was no surprise that England made changes to the side that was defeated in Sunday's series opener, the omission of Alice Davidson-Richards, who had top scored with an unbeaten 50, seemed a strange choice.

The 17-year-old Kemp came in for her debut, while England's quickest bowling option Issy Wong was replaced by Bell, 21, who made just her third ODI appearance.

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Kate Cross takes just three deliveries to make a mark on her 50th ODI appearance as she dismisses Shafali Verma

England's selection appeared to be justified early on as Kate Cross, playing in her 50th ODI, struck in the second over to remove Shafali Verma for 8.

India continued to play positively but the introduction of England's spinners, Charlie Dean (1-39) and Sophie Ecclestone (1-64), saw the home side come back into the game.

Dean removed the dangerous Yastika Bhatia for 26 with a caught and bowled, before Ecclestone trapped Mandhana lbw for 40 to leave India at 99-3 in the 20th over.

A period of control followed for England as India added just 24 from the following seven overs, but the re-introduction of seamers would see the momentum change.

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Sophie Ecclestone gives England the breakthrough they needed as she dismissed Smriti Mandhana for 40

Kaur, who had guided India to victory with an unbeaten 74 in the first game of the series, went on the attack, producing a truly memorable display of ball-striking.

The captain was ably supported by Deol, but when she was out 58, Kaur went into another gear, with nothing England tried remotely slowing her down.

Pooja Vastrakar (18) and Deepti Sharma (15 not out) largely stood and watched from the non-striker's end as England's bowlers were left open-mouthed by Kaur, who ended with 18 fours and four sixes.

Chase comes up short despite spirited Capsey, Wyatt efforts

England had to approach the chase of what would have been a record ODI target with positivity, but that approach quickly backfired as Tammy Beaumont (6) was run out in the second over.

As if her batting display hadn't been enough, it was Kaur who inflicted the run-out with a direct hit as Beaumont attempted a quick single.

Thakur then bowled Sophia Dunkley (1) two overs later, before getting Emma Lamb (15) lbw to reduce England to 47-3.

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Alice Capsey's innings come to an end as she loops a shot into the hands of Shafali Verma

There was some resistance as Capsey defied her finger injury to make a fast start, before Wyatt joined her to put on 55 for the fourth wicket.

However, just as England appeared to be getting back into the contest, Capsey offered up a gift, hitting Sharma's delivery straight to Verma at mid-off to give India the breakthrough.

Another strong partnership of 65 followed between captain Jones and Wyatt, but when they were out in successive overs to leave England 169-6, the game was all but up.

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India dismiss two of England's key players as Danni Wyatt and Amy Jones fall in consecutive overs

Ecclestone became Thakur's fourth victim before Kemp was run out as England threatened to collapse, but there was spirited resistance from the tail as Dean added 37, to go along with 14 from Cross and 11 not out from Bell.

While the absence of captain Heather Knight and all-rounder Nat Sciver has certainly played a role in England's series defeat, there remains plenty of motivation for the home side, particularly with head coach Lisa Keightley overseeing her final match in charge on Saturday at Lord's.

Jones: Everywhere we bowled, Kaur found the boundary

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England captain Amy Jones says her team struggled to stop Harmanpreet Kaur.

England captain Amy Jones: "Every loss is tough and they got away from us. Harman batted brilliantly, and we struggled to defend at the back.

"She was finding the boundary, and it was important to try and slow it down as much as possible. It is going to be a great learning for them (the younger bowlers). It felt like everywhere we bowled, she was finding the boundary.

"It's not over, there are points on the line at Lord's."

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India captain Harmanpreet Kaur says she is enjoying her leadership role after her side claimed their first ODI series victory over England since 1999.

India captain and player of the match Harmanpreet Kaur: "I am really happy, everyone utilised their chance. I always enjoy (captaining) and I am getting all the support.

"When I was batting, before my first 50, it was not easy to bat on because they were bowling well. After that, I just gave that freedom to myself and looked for all the shots."

Watch the third ODI between England and India at Lord's from 10.30am, Saturday on Sky Sports Cricket. Play begins at 11am.

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