A blockbuster encounter awaits as India women lock horns with England women in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Holker cricket Stadium in indore, the match carries immense significance for the both teams, india seek to regain momentum after a string of inconsistent performances, semifinal hopes , while England aim to maintain their unbeaten streak and make through semifinal.
Team Preview
The India women started their campaign with back to back wins against Sri Lanka and pakistan while suffered two consecutive defeat against South Africa and Australia, saw weakness in bowling and in middle order failed to convert starts in big innings in Last match after steady Start by top order which cause loss.
On the other hand England is unbeaten so far , will look to carry a momentum and booked place in semifinal , while England began their campaign with convening 10 wickets win over south africa, we also saw collapsed against Pakistan and Bangladesh, England deep batting still trying to find rhythm .
Women’s World Cup Head to Head Records
Total matches played: 12
England won: 8
India won: 4
No Results:0
Pitch Report
The pitch at Holkar Stadium is balanced Pitch, with new ball seamers get early movement while Once a batter set ,they can play strike easily , previous match at this venue have been high scoring contest expected again same kind of surface.
Probable playing XIs
India
Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur
England
Amy Jones (wk), Tammy Beaumont, Nat Sciver Brunt (c), Heather Knight, Sophie Dunkley, Emma Lamb , Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith
Players to watch out
Smriti Mandhana: she is back in form in recent match against Australia made quick 80 runs off 66 balls after 3 low scores in this tournament, she will play vital role and set tone for the team.
Kranti Gaud: she will play important role in most win encounter, ability to Swing with new ball and break partnerships in middle overs.
Nats Sciver Brunt: England one of the finest allrounder ability to anchor the innings and taking wickets will be play vital role.
Sophie Ecclestone: one of finest spin bowler in women’s cricket, with variations trouble any batter specially in India spin friendly wicket, ability to take wickets and put pressure on opposition in middle overs makes her important for the team.
Prediction
England is slightly favourites because of consistency through the tournament, while India will look to bounce back, have to execute their plans, match depends on how India bowlers and middle order performed.