‘Real deal’ Dunkley steps up to hold off India resistance

Star: Sophia DunkleyBy Neil HarveySOPHIA Dunkley was described as the “real deal” after guiding England to an otherwise nervy five-wicket victory against India at Taunton.Dunkley, in just her second ODI, followed up her unbeaten half century (74no) on Test debut earlier this month by smashing a five unbeaten 73 to rescue England from 133-5 in their pursuit of India’s 222.The 22-year-old put on a crucial 92-run stand with Katherine Brunt, who made 33, to help England home with 15 balls to spare and add two more points in the multi-format series.It was an innings ...

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