England eves in a comfortable position

A sparkling 110-run seventh wicket partnership by L K Newton (98) and C J Connor (48) propelled the England Women's team to a comfortable 280 for seven at close on the opening day of their second Test against India at Taunton.

Put in to bat first, England were in a precarious position having lost 4 wickets for 70 and later 6 for 147.

But India could not drive home the advantage and allowed the home side to score 280 for seven.

India's medium pacer Goswami bagged three wickets for 44.

Brief scores:
England 1st inngs: 280 for seven (L K Newton 98, M C Godliman 51 not out, C J Connor 48, S C Taylor 27; Goswami 3/44).