India make 201/8 against England in first women's ODI

India's Mithali Raj reaches a half century during the match against England. Credit: AP File Photo

Put in to bat, India Women scored 201 for eight against England Women in the first ODI of the three-match series here on Sunday.

Skipper Mithali Raj top-scored with a 108-ball 72-run knock while Punam Raut made 32.

For England Women, Sophie Ecclestone (3/40) was the pick of the bowlers, while Anya Shrubsole (2/33) and Katherine Brunt (2/35) shared four wickets between them.

Brief Scores:

India Women: 201 for eight in 50 overs (Mithali Raj 72; Sophie Ecclestone 3/40).

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