London, July 19 -- After a disappointing loss in the first ODI, England women's cricket team bounced back in style at Lord's, outplaying India by 8 wickets in a rain-affected second match to level the series 1-1. It was a clinical performance from the hosts, who looked in complete control from the very start.

The match, which was delayed due to persistent rain, was initially reduced to 29 overs per side. India, after being put in to bat by England, struggled to get going on a damp pitch. They managed just 143/8 in their allotted overs.

England were close to chasing the target, but rain poured down again, and the target was reduced to 115 in 24 overs.

England chased the target in 21 overs, as they finished with 116/2, opener Amy Jones w...