The India women’s cricket team is all set to take on England Women on June 28 at Trent Bridge in what promises to be a high‑octane start to the first of five T20Is of their England tour. With India eyeing redemption after a mixed away record, and England keen to capitalise on home advantage, both teams bring a perfect blend of explosive batting and crafty bowling. As this rivalry reignites, cricket fans are in for a thrilling contest under the summer skies.
England Women have traditionally held the upper hand in T20Is against India. In their most recent bilateral series during the 2023 England women’s tour of India, England clinched the three-match T20I series 2-1 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The visitors dominated the opening encounter with a commanding 38-run win and followed it up with a hard-fought 4-wicket victory in the second T20I, sealing the series. India bounced back in the final match, registering a five-wicket win, eventually losing to the series.
Overall, India have played 199 WT20Is, winning 108, with 8 wins coming against England. England, in contrast, have featured in 215 WT20Is winning 155 and claimed 22 victories over India. As the team’s gear up to meet again, England will look to maintain their dominance, while India will aim to flip the script, especially with the T20 World Cup set to be hosted in England next year.
Squads:
England Women’s Cricket Team
Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Emily Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Amy Jones, Paige Scholfield, Linsey Smith, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Issy Wong
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Yastika Bhatia (WK), Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Radha Yadav
Players to watch out:
Nat Sciver‑Brunt
Nat Sciver-Brunt continues to be England’s backbone in white-ball cricket. In the recent West Indies women’s tour of England, she starred with a brilliant unbeaten 55 off just 30 balls in the second T20I, cruising her team to a dominant win. Overall, she has scored 2881 runs in 129 T20I innings and claimed 90 wickets in 117 innings, with the best of 4/15.
Sophia Dunkley
An enterprising top-order batter and a handy leg-spinner, Sophia Dunkley impressed during the West Indies series, notching up a fluent 81* off 56 balls, registering her highest T20I score to date. She has accumulated 1094 runs from 55 T20I innings, and her aggressive style continues to make her a valuable asset in England’s top order.
Harleen Deol
Harleen lit up the warm-up One Dayer with a proactive century, scoring an impressive 100 off 91 balls, demonstrating her ability to anchor the innings under pressure. She has played 17 T20Is so far and accumulated 251 runs, with a top score 52, this knock highlights her evolving role as a solid middle-order stabiliser.
Harmanpreet Kaur
The captain delivered resilience in the warmup game, scoring a gritty 54 off 47 balls. A seasoned campaigner, she has amassed 3589 runs in 158 T20I innings, including the highest T20 score of 103, and remains a pivotal figure leading India’s batting charge.
Pitch:
The Trent Bridge surface is traditionally batter-friendly, characterised by a flat deck with reliable bounce, though early overs can assist seamers with some lateral movement. T20 records show that the team batting first wins, favouring those who set a total early.
Weather:
Expect a warm, breezy start to the weekend, with temperatures peaking around 27 °C on match day. Conditions promise a complete game of cricket, with 52% of humidity.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Deepti Sharma, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh, Radha Yadav, Lauren Bell
Match Details:
Date – June 28, 2025
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on FanCode and Sony Liv, with the telecasted available on Sony Sports.
