England Women are all set to clash with India Women in the first ODI of a three-match series at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. A recent T20I series concluded as India took a lead 3-2 to register their first series triumph in England.
In the last ODI match on June 7, England Women played against the West Indies Women and won the match by 9 wickets after winning the toss and registered a clean sweep with 3-0. England returns under the captaincy of Nat Sciver-Brunt with the likes of Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Bell.
On the other hand, India Women thrashed Sri Lanka Women on May 11 in the final match of a One-off tournament. In that match, India won the toss and won the match by 97 runs. Harmanpreet Kaur’s team will return with star players like Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues.
Toss Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Toss?
Winning the toss will be a critical factor at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. The pitch offers the most support to the batters who come and hit boundaries from the initial time. The batting first and bowling first teams each won 17 matches out of 36, with the average 1st innings score being 239.
Our Toss Prediction: India Women are likely to win the toss & decide to bowl
India Women Won the Toss & Opt to Bowl
Historical Toss Record (ENG W vs IND W)
| Match | Date | Venue | Toss Winner | Toss Decision | Match Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Sep 24, 2022 | Lord’s | England Women | Elected to bat | India Women |
| 2nd ODI | Sep 21, 2022 | Canterbury | England Women | Elected to bat | India Women |
| 3rd ODI | Sep 18, 2022 | Hove | India Women | Elected to field | India Women |
| 4th ODI | Mar 16, 2022 | Mount Maunganui | England Women | Elected to field | England Women |
| 5th ODI | Jul 3, 2021 | Worcester | India Women | Elected to field | India Women |
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Pitch & Weather Report –
- The toss-winning skipper is likely to prefer to field first to have a target in mind while chasing in the second innings.
- The pitch at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, is generally favourable for batters.
- The maximum activity is seen during the death overs, with a relatively dull start during the powerplay overs.
- The weather will persist with clouds and minimal rain conditions at The Rose Bowl, with wind flow in the same direction from 13 to 14 km/h.
ENG W vs IND W – Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)
| Total Matches | England Women Wins | India Women Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 40 | 34 | 2 |
Probable Playing XIs
England Women Playing XI: Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Maia Bouchier, Nat Sciver-Brunt (Captain), Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (Wicketkeeper), Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Emma Lamb, Kate Cross, and Lauren Bell.
India Women Playing XI: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Amanjot Kaur, and Sayali Satghare
Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
England Women and India Women will get into the opening ODI match, which is going to be a spectacle to witness. Both sides will gear up to practise for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. India Women look fierce after the recent T20I series win 3-2, while England Women bounced back in the last match, winning the match by 5 wickets. Overall, the tactical advantage mainly goes in favour of India, while England is also competitive in their home conditions.
Win Probability
| Team | Win Chance |
|---|---|
| England Women | 60% |
| India Women | 40% |
Players to Watch
Best Batters:
England Women: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey
India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol
Best Bowlers:
England Women: Lauren Bell, Sophie Ecclestone
India Women: Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana
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Final Prediction
- Toss Winner: India (likely)
- Match Winner Prediction: India to win the opening match.
India Women will come back with a two-match winning streak in ODIs as they recently beat South Africa Women and Sri Lanka Women in the One-off tournament. On the other hand, England Women defeated West Indies Women in a bilateral series, winning all three ODIs. Given these outcomes, a fierce match is on the horizon.
