England v India: women’s Test match, day two – live!

Updates from day two of the one-off Test in Bristol Day one report: Knight misses century before India fight back And you can email Daniel here or tweet @unitedrewind

11.55am BST

103rd over: England 304-7 (Dunkley 32, Ecclestone 14) Apart from during that first over from Rana, Dunkley has looked in pretty decent control, and she gets down on one knee to flip Sharma over her shoulder for two – that’s very nicely done. A single to square leg follows, while in commentary, Ebony Rainford-Brent reckons we need a shot clock to make sure we get out overs in. Anyway, Ecclestone then imparts a leading edge to one given some air and finds it as amusing as the bowlers find it unamusing.

11.50am BST

103rd over: England 301-7 (Dunkley 29, Ecclestone 14) The batters share a laugh and a safe between overs – they’re enjoying this and why wouldn’t they be? After three dots, Ecclestone forces one to mid on which brings up England’s 300 – I imagine Heather Knight will be pleased by how quickly they’ve got there, and for the loss of just one wicket. Dunkley then takes a single of her own, and India are struggling to sustain pressure.

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