1st ODI: Fantasy XI Pics for England Women vs India Women

The 1st ODI between India Women and England Women is set for July 16, 2025, at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, following an intense T20I series where India clinched a historic 3-2 victory on English soil.

Both teams will be eager to set the tone in this three-match ODI series: India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur and boasting strong form, will look to continue their momentum, while England, captained by Nat Sciver-Brunt, hope their greater historical success and home advantage will give them an edge.

1st ODI: Fantasy XI Pics for England Women vs India Women
1st ODI: Fantasy XI Pics for England Women vs India Women

Fantasy Picks XI: India Women v England Women – 1st ODI

Wicketkeeper:

Amy Jones

Amy Jones is known for her game-changing ability as both wicketkeeper and right-handed batter and has developed into a consistent top-order player for England. In her 125 ODI appearances for England so far, she has consistently contributed with the bat and behind the stumps as wicketkeeper. She has scored 2388 runs with the bat, including the highest score of 129, at an average of 32.71 with 14 half-centuries and 2 centuries to her name. She is one of their key players to watch out for in the series.

Batters:

Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana is one of the most prolific batters in women’s ODI cricket, known for her elegant left-handed strokeplay and record-breaking consistency. In 102 ODIs so far, she has scored 4,473 runs at an impressive average of 46.59 and a strike rate of 87.80. Mandhana has registered 11 centuries and 31 fifties, with her highest score being 136 against South Africa in June 2024. She made history by becoming the fastest Indian woman to reach 4,000 ODI runs and the first Indian female cricketer to score 10 ODI centuries, underlining her exceptional impact at the top of India’s batting order.

Harmanpreet Kaur

Harmanpreet Kaur is the captain of the India women’s national cricket team and one of the most accomplished all-rounders in the women’s game. In 146 ODIs, she has scored 3,943 runs at an average of 37.55 with a strike rate of 75.26. Her ODI record includes 6 centuries and 19 fifties, with a career-best of 171* against Australia, which is the second-highest score by an Indian batter in women’s ODIs. A dynamic right-handed batter and off-break bowler, Kaur has also contributed with the ball, taking 31 wickets in ODIs at an average of 48.65.

Tammy Beaumont

Tammy Beaumont is one of England’s most accomplished ODI batters, with 4,487 runs from 129 matches at an average of 41.93 and a strike rate above 76.32. She holds the record for the most ODI centuries by an English woman with 12 hundreds and has 23 fifties, highlighted by a career-best unbeaten 168. Earlier this summer, she partnered with Amy Jones to become the first opening pair in ODI history—men’s or women’s—to score back-to-back centuries.

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All-Rounders:

Nat Sciver-Brunt

Nat Sciver-Brunt stands out as one of the premier all-rounders in women’s ODI cricket. In 118 ODIs she has amassed 3,932 runs at an outstanding average of 46.26 and a rapid strike rate of 95.67. Her ODI tally includes 24 fifties and 9 centuries, with the personal best score of 148 not out. Sciver-Brunt’s impact extends to her bowling, having taken 79 wickets with a bowling average of 31.28 and an economy rate of 4.43, with best figures of 4 for 59. Her versatility and ability to consistently underscore her value as a genuine match-winner for England.

Deepti Sharma

Deepti Sharma is one of India’s most reliable all-rounders in women’s ODIs, known for her steady batting and effective off-spin. She has played 106 ODIs, scoring 2,300 runs at an average of around 35.38, with the highest score of 188—one of the highest in women’s ODI history. With the ball, she has taken 135 wickets, maintaining a solid average and economy with best bowling figures of 6 for 20. Her consistency in both departments makes her a vital asset to India’s ODI squad.

Amanjot Kaur

Amanjot Kaur is a rising Indian all-rounder, known for her right-arm medium pace and handy lower-order batting. She has played 8 ODIs so far, scoring 78 runs and taking 12 wickets, including best figures of 4/31 on debut against Bangladesh. Though still early in her career, Amanjot has impressed with key performances against teams like South Africa and Sri Lanka and was exceptional in the T20I leg of this series. She will want to continue her reign in both the departments in the ODI setup as well for India going ahead.

Bowlers:

Lauren Bell

Lauren Bell since her international debut in 2022 has become a key part of England’s bowling attack across all formats. In ODIs, Bell has played 21 matches, taken 36 wickets at an impressive average of 25.52, and recorded a maiden five-wicket haul of 5/37 against New Zealand in July 2024. She is known for her accuracy, ability to swing the ball both ways, and effectiveness in delivering early breakthroughs, making her one of England’s most promising bowlers.

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Sophie Ecclestone

Sophie Ecclestone is England’s star left-arm spinner and has taken over 300 international wickets, with a standout ODI economy of just 3.69 and best figures of 6/36 in a World Cup semi-final. Known for her accuracy, bounce, and wicket-taking ability, Sophie has picked up 120 wickets in 71 innings with the ball and she remains a key match-winner for England. Despite a recent drip in form, Ecclestone has made a notable comeback and continues to be a dominant force.

Sneh Rana

Sneh Rana is an experienced Indian all-rounder, known for her right-arm off-spin and lower-order batting. She has played 32 ODIs, scoring 216 runs with the highest score of 53* and an average of 12, and has taken 44 wickets at an average of 27.47, including best figures of 5/43. After making her ODI debut in 2014, Rana overcame a long injury setback and made a strong comeback to the national team in 2021. She is valued for her ability to contribute in both departments, often stepping up with crucial wickets or handy runs under pressure.

N Sree Charani

N Sree Charani is a young Indian all-rounder, known for her left-arm spin and left-handed batting. She made her ODI debut in April 2025 and impressed in her T20I debut in this series opener by taking 4 wickets, including big names like Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone. Charani has quickly emerged as a promising talent and was the leading wicket taker in the T20I series with 10 wickets and was absolutely exceptional with the ball. It will be interesting to see Charani operate in the One Dayers too.

The Southampton pitch at The Rose Bowl is generally batting-friendly with good bounce and carry. It offers some early assistance to seamers but becomes easier for batters as the game progresses. Spinners can get some turn, making it a balanced surface that often favors teams chasing.

This Fantasy XI is formed with a sharp focus on form, career stats, and the unique challenge posed by Rose Bowl in Southampton, England. Make sure to lock in your teams before 5:30 PM IST and stay tuned for the first blockbuster encounter between two of women’s cricket’s modern heavyweights in ODIs.

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