England Women and India Women will lock horns in the second game of the three-match ODI series at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
The stage is set for another high-profile encounter between England Women and India Women in the ongoing ODI series. The visitors have thrown the first punch and taken a lead with a four-wicket win in the first game at The Rose Bowl. They will be looking to make this tour more memorable with an ODI series win. The second game is scheduled to take place at the iconic stadium, Lord’s Cricket Ground, on Saturday at 3:30 PM. Nat Sciver-Brunt and her team need this win to level the series.
Toss Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Toss?
The surface at Lord’s is very even, which won’t have much effect on the toss. But for the second match, it can be a game-changer. It is because there is a strong prediction of rain during the game on Saturday. There is a slight chance of a delayed start or shortened game. In that case, the team that will bowl first can use the early conditions, and the bowlers will get a good amount of help. Hence, winning the toss and bowling first can be an added advantage.
Our Toss Prediction: England Women likely to win the toss & chose to bowl
Historical Toss Record (ENGW vs INDW)
| Match | Date | Venue | Toss | Toss Winner | Match Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 16 July 202 | Rose Bowl | ENG elected to bat | England Women | India Women |
| 3rd ODI | 24 Sep 2022 | Lord’s | ENG elected to bowl | England Women | India Women |
| 2nd ODI | 22 Sept 2022 | Hove | EMG elected to bowl | England Women | India Women |
Toss Stats by Captains
England Women Toss Record (Nat Sciver-Brunt):
- Matches: 19
- Tosses Won: 14
- Win %: 74
India Women Toss Record (Harmanpreet Kaur):
- Matches: 20
- Tosses Won: 08
- Win %: 40
The overall record and historical stats confirm that Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been unlucky in terms of winning the toss.
Pitch & Weather Report – Lord’s Cricket Stadium, London
- This is a must-win game for England Women. But the biggest concern is the weather, which predicts more than a 50 percent chance of rain during the game.
- Generally, the surface at Lord’s is pretty balanced, which produces an even battle between bat and ball.
- The average score here is around 230-235, and there is not much difference between batting first or bowling first.
- India Women have been in great form, while England Women are looking to bounce back. This pitch suits both sides with good pace and bounce, while the boundaries are short.
ENGW vs INDW – Head-to-Head Record (WODIs)
| Total Matches | ENGW Wins | INDW Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 40 | 35 | 2 |
Probable Playing XIs
England Women Playing XI:
Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver-Brunt ©, Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Davidson Richards, Amy Jones (WK), Tammy Beaumont,Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell
India Women Playing XI:
Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur ©,Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (WK), Jemimah Rodrigues, Amanjot Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav
Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
India Women have been in great form on this tour. They are getting contributions from almost everyone. With the consistent performance from the top and middle order, India Women will start this game as the favorite. Both teams have done well in their bowling departments, but the batting unit of India has outclassed the English batting unit.
Win Probability
| Team | Win Chance |
|---|---|
| England W | 40% |
| India W | 60% |
Players to Watch
Best Batters:
England Women: Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues
India Women: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophia Dunkley
Best Bowlers:
England Women: Sophie Ecclestone, Charlotte Dean
India Women: Shree Charani, Deepti Sharma
Final Prediction
Toss Winner: England Women (likely)
Match Winner Prediction: On the basis of the current form and momentum, India Women are best suited to win the second ODI.
England Women have home advantage on their side, but form wise they are struggling. But India Women have been clinical in both departments. Hence, the visitors have enough excellent opportunity to register a series win.
