At County Ground in Northampton, during a cricket match between England Women and Sri Lanka Women, a touching moment caught everyone’s attention in the form of an unexpected proposal that had both players and fans beaming with happiness.
After winning the toss for the second ODI, England Women decided to bowl first, which hurt Sri Lanka Women’s chances.
Seven batters failed to reach double figures in the Sri Lankan innings, and four of them were bowled for ducks, rendering Chamari Athapaththu’s excellent 34-run contribution insufficient.
The English bowlers were particularly effective, with Kate Cross, Lauren Filer, and Sarah Glenn each adding one wicket to their total, while Charlotte Dean and Alice Davidson Richards each claimed two.
In the midst of this exhilarating cricket match, Mayank got down on one knee and asked Dory to marry him. Steven Finn, a former England pacer who served as the charming proposal’s middleman, witnessed the genuine romance and delight of the event.
No need for DRS for this one… 😅
She said YES! 😍💍 pic.twitter.com/Vw2L8unZSp
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) September 12, 2023
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting was also moved by the moving incident, and he could not help but express his feelings.
The T20I series had already been won by Sri Lanka, 2-1. The ODI series, however, changed their fortunes. England won the first game by seven wickets and dominated the second, but the game was called off owing to rain.
Ultimately, the stunning event captured everyone’s attention on and off the pitch as England maintained their domination on the pitch. England leads the series 1-0 going into the third and final game on September 14 at Grace Road, Leicestershire.