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From Chakdah to Lord's, Jhulan Goswami has had a fairytale journey

cricket as a raw, rookie pacer. It won’t take Jhulan Goswami long to become a legendary fast bowler. In the era of compact disc, Jhulan was like a long-playing record, who started her international career in 2002 under the Women’s Cricket Association of India (WCAI) against England in Chennai. At 39 years and 302 days, when the former India skipper’s journey ends with the final ODI against England at Lords on Saturday, she would have played 12 Tests, 68 T20Is and 204 ODIs, with 353 wickets in her bag. Her tally of 253 wickets in ODIs is the best in women’s cricket, with South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail a distant second with 191.

India Women vs England Women, 3rd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Harmanpreet Kaur-led Team India would look to register a series sweep over England when they take the field on Saturday at the Lord's Cricket Ground. This match will also be pacer Jhulan Goswami's final international game and she would look to end her career on a high. She has taken 253 wickets in the ODI format which is a world record and she would hope to add a few more wickets to her tally on Saturday. Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur have been the stars of the show for India in the ongoing ODI series, and they would hope to continue their performances.

Eager To Give Befitting Farewell To Retiring Jhulan Goswami At Lord's, Says Harmanpreet Kaur

The series already in the pocket, India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur wants to give a befitting farewell to veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami by winning the "special" final ODI against England at the iconic Lord's on Saturday. Goswami, 39, is set to bid adieu to the game after a glorious two decade-long career at the end of the ongoing tour of England, and Harmanpreet feels a series sweep would be the perfect gift to the fast bowler. The last time the Indian women won an ODI series in England was in 1999 when they triumphed 2-1.

INDW vs ENGW: Harmanpreet Kaur Powers India To First Series Win In England In 23 Years

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur smashed a scintillating unbeaten ton to power India to a comprehensive 88-run win in the second ODI, that sealed country's first series win against England since 1999. A vintage Harmanpreet rekindled the memories of 2017 World Cup with a magnificent 143 not out which came off just 111 balls as India put on board a mammoth 333 for 5. India bundled out England for 245 in 44.5 overs with medium pacer Renuka Singh (4/57) claiming four wickets on Wednesday night.

Harmanpreet Kaur's Monster Century vs England Sparks Twitter Meltdown

India Women captain Harmanpreet Kaur rose to the occasion in the second ODI against England on Wednesday as she slammed an incredible 143 not out off just 111 deliveries. Her mammoth century helped India register a historic win, as they sealed the ODI series with a match to go. Harmanpreet hit a run-a-ball hundred before smashing 43 off her next 11 deliveries. Her incredible display of hitting included 18 boundaries and four sixes. It was the India captain's fifth ODI century.

2nd ODI: India beat England by 88 runs to clinch series

With this victory, India now has an unassailable 2-0 win in the series. In the first innings, India registered a massive 333/5 in 50 overs, their highest total on English soil. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur smashed an unbeaten 143 off 111 balls with 18 fours and four sixes and had a 113-run stand with Harleen Deol, who scored 58 off 72 balls.

India Women vs England Women, 2nd ODI: Harmanpreet Kaur Superb Ton Takes India To Record Total vs England

India posted a record total with the help of the Indian captain's fifth ODI century and Harleen Deol's maiden ODI fifty in the second ODI match of the series against England on Wednesday. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (143 not out) led from the front and played an innings of a lifetime, helping India set a record chase for England. India ended their first innings on 333 for five, with the help of brilliant innings from Kaur, Harleen Deol and Mandhana.

Smriti Mandhana Breaks Big ODI Record Of Mithali Raj, Placed 3rd In Global List

Indian women's cricket team's batting talisman Smriti Mandhana has another feather in her cap. The stylish left-handed opening batter became the third Indian woman to reach the landmark of 3000 runs in ODI cricket while batting in the second ODI against England on Wednesday.

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From Chakdah to Lord's, Jhulan Goswami has had a fairytale journey

India Women vs England Women, 3rd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Eager To Give Befitting Farewell To Retiring Jhulan Goswami At Lord's, Says Harmanpreet Kaur

INDW vs ENGW: Harmanpreet Kaur Powers India To First Series Win In England In 23 Years

Harmanpreet Kaur's Monster Century vs England Sparks Twitter Meltdown

2nd ODI: India beat England by 88 runs to clinch series

India Women vs England Women, 2nd ODI: Harmanpreet Kaur Superb Ton Takes India To Record Total vs England

Smriti Mandhana Breaks Big ODI Record Of Mithali Raj, Placed 3rd In Global List