England Women vs India Women, ENG-W vs IND-W , Today Match Prediction
England Women vs India Women, ENG-W vs IND-W , Today Match Prediction
𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : England Women vs India Women
𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :June 28,Saturday
𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:00 PM (IST)
𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 1st T20, 2025
England Women eye win in the series opener against India Women
- Both India and England Women have won 3 of their last 5 T20 internationals.
- In the last 5 head to head games, it’s 4-1 in favor of England Women against India Women.
- Charlie Dean (England) has taken 14 wickets in the last 10 matches at an economy of 7.23 runs per over.
ENGW vs IND-W Match Prediction & Analysis
England Women take on India Women in the 1st T20I of their five‑match series at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on June 28, 2025 at 19:00 IST (13:30 GMT). This clash kicks off the India Women tour of England 2025. England boast strong recent T20I form. They defeated West Indies in May with a 3‑0 series win. India, meanwhile, come fresh off a mixed T20 campaigns in the recent past.
England have dominated the recent T20I encounters with a 4-1 record, putting the pressure firmly on India. With home advantage, form, and history on their side, England enter as favourites — but India will be eager to challenge that. Can the visitors draw first blood in the series opener?
TEAMS PREVIEW
England Women Preview
England Women begin their T20I campaign at home in Trent Bridge, Nottingham, amid favorable conditions, and crowd support. They come into the series with strong recent form, having swept West Indies 3-0 in their last T20I outing and dominated the ODI series as well. Ranked second in the ICC Women’s T20I rankings, England continues to be a force in white-ball cricket, backed by a well-balanced squad.
England’s top order boasts firepower and consistency, led by the ever-reliable Nat Sciver-Brunt. In her last 10 T20Is, she’s amassed 318 runs at an impressive average of 53 and a strike rate of 125.19. Alongside her, Danni Wyatt brings the explosiveness early on in powerplays. She has scored 244 runs in the last 10 matches at a strike rate of 141.86
England’s bowling attack is equally well-rounded, with Charlie Dean, who is a consistent wicket-taker. In her last 10 outings, she’s picked up 14 wickets at a strike rate of 16.71 while maintaining a solid economy of 7.23. Lauren Bell, known for her pace and swing, complements her with 11 wickets in just 8 matches, striking once every 3 overs. She is slightly expensive with 7.9 economy rate.
England also hold a clear recent edge in head-to-head contests against India in T20Is, winning four of the last five meetings. With home advantage, form, and quality depth across the board, England are well-placed to make a strong statement in the series opener.
India Women Preview
India Women begin their T20I series campaign in England as the away team, facing a stern challenge against a strong team. Ranked 3rd in the ICC Women’s T20I team rankings, India women are just below England in the rankings. There recent form has been up an down with 3 win and 2 losses on the last 5 matches that read – Win-Loss-Win-Loss-Win.
India’s batting lineup is anchored by the consistent Smriti Mandhana – ranked 3rd in T20I women’s rankings, who has scored 383 runs in her last 10 T20Is at an excellent average of 47.88 and a strike rate of 133.91. She sets the tone at the top for India. Alongside her, Jemimah Rodrigues adds momentum in the middle overs, striking at 147.05 while averaging 31.25.
India’s bowling will revolve around the experienced Deepti Sharma, who has taken 12 wickets in her last 10 matches with a superb economy of 6.39 and a strike rate of 19.41. She controls the game through the middle overs. Radha Yadav brings in attacking spin options, claiming 12 wickets in just 7 matches at a remarkable strike rate of 11.5 – a wicket every 2 overs.
India trail 1-4 in the last five T20I encounters against England, making this an uphill battle. They will take heart from the fact that they won the previous encounter against England Women by 5 wickets back in December 2023. India Women have the squad to beat any team in the world but England Women are a strong T20 unit, especially at home. Can India Women set the tone for the series in the opener against hosts?
Weather Conditions
The weather on the match day at Trent Bridge, Nottingham is expected to be mostly cloudy skies throughout the day. The temperature will range between a high of around 28°C and a low of 18°C. No rain is expected on the match day. Great weather for series opener at England.
ENGW vs IND-W Pitch Report
The match will be held at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Established in 1841, it is home to Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club and a regular on the international circuit. The venue has two ends—the Pavilion End and Radcliffe Road End. Known for its flat batting decks and reliable bounce, it has produced high-scoring T20 matches. The venue has a seating capacity of about 17500 spectators.
Toss: To Bowl
At Trent Bridge in T20s, teams batting first have a slight edge – about 60% matches have been won by the teams batting first. The pitch tends to stay true early and slow down slightly as the game progresses. The team winning the toss should bat first here.
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