As the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 enters a critical phase, host India Women will face England Women at Holkar Stadium, Indore, on October 19. India come into the match after consecutive losses and a spirited but narrow defeat to Australia, aiming to regain momentum in front of home supporters. England, unbeaten so far but with poor recent records against India, will look to continue their winning streak and secure a semifinals berth in this must-win contest.
IND-W vs ENG-W Win Probability
IND-W vs ENG-W Batting Tips: ICC WWC 2025 20th Match
IND-W vs ENG-W, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, 20th Match Details
| Match | IND-W vs ENG-W, 20th Match |
| Date | Sunday, Oct 19, 2025 |
| Time | 03:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
IND-W vs ENG-W Today Match Prediction & Analysis (Who Will Win?)
India’s batting has exhibited flashes of brilliance, led by the prolific opening partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal. However, the middle order must convert starts into substantial innings, especially with experienced batters like Harleen Deol and Jemimah Rodrigues. Richa Ghosh’s explosive form provides depth in the lower middle order. Bowling remains a concern, but Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana offer genuine spin threats on the Indore track.
England Women, captained by Nat Sciver-Brunt, bring depth in batting and spin bowling. Though they struggled in their previous game, the team is resilient. Key bowlers Sophie Ecclestone and Linsey Smith will seek early breakthroughs to support their batters such as Heather Knight and Emma Lamb. The pitch suits stroke-makers but also rewards disciplined bowling. Given home advantage and conditions, India hold a slight edge in what is expected to be a competitive encounter.
India Women vs England Women Head to Head (ODIs)
| Total Match Played | 77 |
| IND-W Won | 36 |
| ENG-W Won | 41 |
| Draw/No Result | 0 |
IND-W vs ENG-W Teams Preview
India Women
India’s chances hinge on Mandhana and Rawal’s continued top-order partnership. The middle order of Deol, Rodrigues, and Sharma need to build on starts and play under pressure. The bowling duo of Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana will play a key role in exploiting spin-friendly conditions.
IND-W Probable Playing XI-
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani
Top Player to bat on- Smriti Mandhana & Richa Ghosh
England Women
England’s balanced side is led by Sciver-Brunt’s consistent batting. Alongside Heather Knight and Sophia Dunkley, they pose significant batting threats. Bowlers Sophie Ecclestone and Linsey Smith provide the spin artillery, supported by Charlotte Dean’s pace.
ENG-W Probable Playing XI-
Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (WK), Heather Knight, Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Sarah Glenn
Top Player to bat on- Nat Sciver-Brunt & Tammy Beaumont
IND-W vs ENG- W Weather & Pitch Report
Holkar Stadium in Indore is a batting paradise, characterized by consistent bounce and true pace, favoring stroke players. The pitch offers sharp turn for spinners as the innings progress, making scoring tricky in the later stages. Clear skies with mild temperatures are expected for the match day, providing perfect playing conditions.
IND-W vs ENG- W Dream11 Team
- Wicket-keeper: Amy Jones, Richa Ghosh
- Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Pratika Rawal, Tammy Beaumont
- All-rounders: Deepti Sharma, Heather Knight
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud
Pro Tip- Always double-check your Dream 11 team after the final XI announcement, about 30 minutes before the match (2:30 PM IST), to optimize your picks.
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