Category: 6. Sports

The Indian women’s team will look to continue its winning momentum when it faces England in the second of five T20Is at the Bristol County Ground on Tuesday.

The opener saw the Women in Blue thrash the host by 97 runs, courtesy of stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana’s maiden T20I century and debutant Sree Charani’s four-wicket haul.

ENG-W vs IND-W 2nd T20I – Match Details

When will the second T20I between England Women and India Women take place?

The second T20I between England Women and India Women will be held on Tuesday, July 1.

Where will the second T20I between England Women and India Women be held?

The second T20I between England Women and India Women will take place at the Bristol County Ground in Bristol.

At what time will the second T20I between England Women and India Women start?

The second T20I between England Women and India Women will begin at 11:00 PM IST. The toss will take place at 10:30 PM IST.

Where to watch the live telecast of the second T20I between England Women and India Women in India?

The second T20I between England Women and India Women will be televised live in India on the Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports 1 channel).

Where to watch the live stream of the second T20I between England Women and India Women in India?

The second T20I between England Women and India Women will be streamed live on the SonyLIV app and website in India.

Told through the voices of those who lived it – legends like David Kirk, Buck Shelford, John Kirwan, and Grant Fox – By the Balls is more than a sports story. It’s a raw, personal account of a turbulent era when rugby collided head-on with politics, and where teammates were divided by principle, protest, and national expectation.

From the controversial 1986 Cavaliers tour to the groundbreaking victory in the inaugural 1987 Rugby World Cup against arch rivals France, the documentary uncovers the personal toll of the era’s intense political climate — from tensions on the field and public backlash off it, to deep divisions within the All Blacks camp. Kirk’s reflections on being ostracised by some teammates and Shelford’s unflinching honesty about his decision to tour South Africa offer rare insight into the emotional weight behind the game.

Loaded with unforgettable moments—from gritty match footage to candid interviews – the film paints a vivid portrait of a time when the future of New Zealand rugby, and its moral compass, hung in the balance.

By the Balls is essential viewing – not just for rugby fans, but for anyone interested in how sport can challenge, fracture, and ultimately help heal a nation.

Now streaming on NZR+. Don’t miss it.

Jai is a seasoned journalist with more than two decades of experience across India and the UAE, specialising in sports reporting. Throughout his distinguished career, he has had the privilege of covering some of the biggest names and events in sports, including cricket, tennis, Formula 1 and golf.

A former first-division cricket league captain himself, he brings not only a deep understanding of the game but also a cricketer’s discipline to his work. His unique blend of athletic insight and journalistic expertise gives him a wide-ranging perspective that enriches his storytelling, making his coverage both detailed and engaging.

Driven by an unrelenting passion for sports, he continues to craft compelling narratives that resonate with readers. As the day winds down for most, he begins his work, ensuring that the most captivating stories make it to the print edition in time for readers to receive them bright and early the next morning.

Lyon currently has a total of 556 Test wickets to his name, which is third on the list for Australian bowlers behind fellow spinner Shane Warne (708) and former quick Glenn McGrath (563).

With two Tests remaining in the West Indies this month and the visit from England later this year still to come for the Aussies in 2025, there’s every chance Lyon overtakes McGrath quickly and closes in on Warne’s magical mark in the coming months.

But Lyon is not focused on potentially becoming Australia’s greatest wicket taker and wants to focus on winning games of Test cricket for his side.

“Warney’s a long way away,” Lyon said.

“And in my eyes, he’s the greatest to ever play the game. I’m just lucky to be part of a pretty special cricket team at the moment. We’re on our way to becoming a great cricket team, we not there (yet) as I always say. But to be part of this bowling attack and play my role is special. That’s the reason why I keep playing.”

Asia/East Asia-Pacific

Regional Final: October 1 to October 17Qualification Spots Available: 3Teams: Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Samoa, UAE

The event with perhaps the most intrigue, budding qualifiers across two regions will combine in a nine-team Asia/East Asia-Pacific tournament, with three tournament available.

Almost 16,000 kilometres stretch between Eastern-most Samoa and Western-most Kuwait at the tournament, and the unknowns of opposition and styles of play make this Qualifier arguably the most open.

By virtue of their 2024 T20 World Cup participation, Nepal, Oman and Papua New Guinea were automatic entrants for the hybrid Qualifier, with the other six coming from two Sub-Regional events across each region.

Over in East Asia-Pacific, Samoa shocked the field to win their spot through Sub-Regional Qualifier A, beating out Cook Islands, Vanuatu and Fiji on home soil in Apia.

Caleb Jasmat’s side qualified in a final-over thriller on the last day of the competition, beating Vanuatu in a tense defence of 145, breaking the hearts of Cook Islands players watching on having been overtaken by the Samoan victory.

The Western Force thanks departing players Ryan Coxon, Tom Horton, Atu Moli, Reesjan Pasitoa, Matt Proctor and Sio Tomkinson for their service to the Club.

The departure of the sextet comes after Saturday’s tour game against the British and Irish Lions following the conclusion of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.

The Club acknowledges their contributions and service, wishing them all well for the future. They are forever Force.

Coxon, 27, spent two seasons with the Force, joining the Club in the 2024 season on an injury cover contract. The affable loosehead prop played 19 Super Rugby games for the Force.

Horton joined the Force prior to the 2023 season and started every game in the 2024 season. The tough 28-year-old hooker played 34 Super Rugby games for the Force across three campaigns.

Former All Blacks front-rower Moli, 30, spent two years at the Force, overcoming a significant hip injury in his first season to play 10 games off the bench in the 2025 Super Rugby season.

Homegrown utility back Pasitoa joined the Force in 2022 after a stint with the ACT Brumbies. He played 20 Super Rugby games for the Force, having missed the 2023 and 2024 seasons due to significant injuries before making a return in 2025. The Club have released him early at his request in order to play NPC in New Zealand.

One-cap All Blacks midfielder Proctor joined the Force prior to the 2025 Super Rugby season but missed the whole campaign with a shoulder injury, before running out in Force blue for the first time in Saturday’s Lions game.

Tomkinson also joined the Force prior to the 2025 Super Rugby season. The 29-year-old New Zealand-born midfielder played 10 games, all starts, and scored one try.

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