The much-awaited five-match T20 International series between England and India is set to commence on Satuday (June 28) at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. This marquee contest brings together two of the world’s top-ranked sides, promising a display of high-quality cricket and intense rivalry throughout the summer.
ENG-W vs IND-W, T20I series: Preview
England, currently holding the second spot in the ICC Women’s T20I rankings, enter the series with undeniable momentum. Their recent form has been exceptional, highlighted by a dominant 3-0 whitewash of West Indies Women in both T20Is and ODIs during May and June. The team, under the leadership of the prolific Nat Sciver-Brunt, boasts significant depth in both their batting and bowling departments. Sciver-Brunt herself has been in stellar batting form, while aggressive opener Danni Wyatt is expected to provide explosive starts. On the bowling front, Charlie Dean’s consistent wicket-taking ability and Lauren Bell’s pace and swing will be crucial. The return of spin sensation Sophie Ecclestone further bolsters England’s already balanced attack, adding another layer of threat.
Across the field, the third-ranked India Women arrive in England on the back of a successful ODI Tri-Series in Sri Lanka, though their recent T20I results have been mixed, with three wins and two losses in their last five outings. India’s challenge will be spearheaded by the in-form Smriti Mandhana, who has been a revelation, accumulating 383 runs in her last ten T20I appearances. Jemimah Rodrigues offers vital middle-order stability, and the all-round capabilities of Deepti Sharma, a key bowler, will be essential. Attacking spinner Radha Yadav is also expected to play a significant role. The squad sees the return of opening batter Shafali Verma and introduces several promising new faces including Kranti Gaud, Nallapureddy Charani and Sayali Satghare. However, India will be without the services of pace bowlers Renuka Singh and Pooja Vastrakar, both sidelined due to injuries, which could test the depth of their fast-bowling resources.
ENG-W vs IND-W: Match Schedule and Timings
| Date | Match | Venue | IST | GMT | Local (UK) | EST (USA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28 | 1st T20I | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 9:30 AM |
| July 1 | 2nd T20I | County Ground, Bristol | 11:00 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
| July 4 | 3rd T20I | Kennington Oval, London | 11:05 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:35 PM | 1:35 PM |
| July 9 | 4th T20I | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 11:00 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
| July 12 | 5th T20I | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 11:05 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:35 PM | 1:35 PM |
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ENG-W vs IND-W: Squads
England Women: Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Amy Jones (wk), Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Issy Wong, Paige Scholfield, Tammy Beaumont, Em Arlott
India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Sayali Satghare, Kranti Goud
ENG-W vs IND-W: Broadcast and Live Streaming details
- India: Sony Sports 1, Sony LIV app and website
- Australia: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports and Foxtel Go
- UK: Sky Sports, NOW, Sky Go
- USA and Canada: Willow TV [Sign up here]
- South Africa: SuperSport
- Pakistan: Tapmad
Also READ: England’s best XI for the Women’s T20I series against India
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
