England v India: second women’s T20 international – live
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EN: The verb 'played' is the past tense of 'play'. When used with sports teams, 'play' means to compete against another team.
France played Brazil in the final match.
EN: Cricket is a very popular sport in Commonwealth countries like England and India. T20 is a shorter, faster version of the traditional game, making it very exciting for fans.
EN: Use 'between' to talk about a relationship or position involving two separate people, things, or groups.
The meeting is between Tom and Mary.
EN: In sports reporting, it is common to mention the sequence of games (first, second, third) to provide context for a series or tournament.
EN: The phrase 'want to' is followed by a base verb to express a desire or intention to do something.
I want to learn English.
EN: T20 is a shorter, faster version of cricket that is very popular worldwide. The T20 World Cup is the major international tournament for this format.
EN: The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. For regular verbs like 'follow', we add '-ed' to the end.
The students followed the teacher's instructions.
EN: In sports, 'live updates' refer to real-time information provided via websites or apps, which is a common way for fans to follow games they cannot watch on TV.
EN: The word 'well' is an adverb used to describe how an action (the verb) is performed. In this sentence, it describes how India 'scored'.
She plays the piano well.
EN: In cricket, the 'middle' of the game is a crucial phase where teams try to build a high score after the initial powerplay and before the final overs.
EN: Use 'and' to join two actions done by the same person. Both verbs should be in the same tense (in this case, past tense: 'hit' and 'scored').
He opened the door and walked inside.
EN: In cricket, 'runs' are the points scored by the batting team. Scoring 'many runs' quickly is a key goal in the T20 format, which is a shorter, faster version of the game.
EN: The word 'so' is a conjunction used to show a result or consequence. It connects a cause with its effect.
It was raining, so I stayed at home.
EN: In cricket, a 'four' is a specific way to score runs. If the ball hits the ground and then reaches the boundary (the edge of the field), the batting team gets four runs automatically.
EN: The conjunction 'but' is used to connect two complete sentences that show a contrast or an unexpected result.
He likes tea, but I like coffee.
EN: In cricket, 'getting someone out' means the batter is dismissed and must leave the field. Mandhana is a star player for India, so her dismissal was a key moment for the England team.
EN: Use 'stop [someone] from [doing something]' to describe preventing an action.
The rain stopped us from playing tennis.
EN: In cricket, 'bowlers' are players who throw the ball to the batter, similar to a 'pitcher' in baseball. Their goal is to prevent the other team from scoring runs.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two sentences that show a contrast or a surprising change from good to bad.
He studied hard, but he failed the test.
EN: In cricket, 'mid-on' is a specific fielding position on the field. Dropping a catch is considered a significant mistake as it misses an opportunity to get the batter out.
EN: The sentence uses the Past Simple tense ('bowled', 'took') to describe completed actions in a past event. When connecting two actions done by the same person, we use 'and' to join the verbs.
He opened the door and walked inside.
EN: In cricket, an 'over' consists of six legal deliveries by a bowler. Taking a 'wicket' means the bowler has successfully got a batter out, which is a key achievement in the game.
EN: The word 'also' is used to add new information to a subject. It usually comes after the subject and before the main verb in simple past tense sentences.
He also played cricket yesterday.
EN: In cricket, an 'over' consists of six legal deliveries bowled by a single bowler. It is a fundamental unit of time and scoring in the game. Scoring only five runs in an over is generally considered good defensive bowling in T20 cricket.
EN: The phrase 'to + verb' (infinitive) is used here to show the purpose or reason for having the twenty overs.
I need a pen to write a letter.
EN: T20 is a short and fast version of cricket that is very popular because it only takes about three hours to finish a game, unlike traditional matches that can last days.
EN: The verb 'means' is used to define a term or explain what something represents. In the present simple tense, we add 's' to the verb because 'An over' is a singular subject.
A red light means stop.
EN: In cricket, an 'over' is a fundamental unit of play consisting of six legal deliveries bowled from one end of the pitch to the other. Understanding this is key to following the score in T20 matches.
EN: The Present Simple tense is used here to define a rule or a general fact. When the subject is singular (A four), we add 's' or 'es' to the verb (means, reaches).
A goal means one point in soccer.
EN: In cricket, a 'four' is a scoring shot where the ball hits the ground and then touches or crosses the boundary. It is one of the primary ways to score quickly in T20 matches.
EN: The structure 'help someone do something' is used to say that an action makes it easier for someone to achieve a result. You can use 'help' followed by the person and then the base form of the verb.
This map will help us find the station.
EN: In sports, 'preparations' often refer to friendly matches or practice sessions held before a major tournament like the World Cup to test strategies and player fitness.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
To prepare for something that is going to happen.
In sports like cricket or baseball, to make a player stop batting and leave the field.
The most recent information about an event that is reported as it happens.
A short form of cricket where each team has a single innings of 20 overs.