India Women’s tour of England 2025 kicks off with the opening match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on June 28. Both teams arrive with strong squads and high expectations, setting the stage for a thrilling contest. India, led by the experienced Harmanpreet Kaur, boasts a formidable batting lineup featuring Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Jemimah Rodrigues, while their all-round options like Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana provide balance and depth. Richa Ghosh’s explosive batting and wicketkeeping skills will be crucial in the middle order.

England, captained by Nat Sciver-Brunt, counters with a blend of youth and experience. The likes of Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge offer reliability at the top, while the spin duo of Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean can pose significant challenges for the Indian batters. Issy Wong’s pace and Amy Jones’ agility behind the stumps further strengthen the hosts’ lineup.

With both sides packed with match-winners and recent history favoring close encounters, fans can expect an intense battle as England and India begin their 2025 campaign at one of England’s iconic venues. The contest promises to be a showcase of skill, strategy, and nerves, setting the tone for the rest of the series.

England vs India Head-to-Head record in T20Is

Matches Played: 30 | England won: 22 | India won: 08 | No result: 0 

EN-W vs IN-W 1st T20I: Match Details

• Date and Time: June 28, 07:30 pm IST/ 01:30 pm GMT/ 02:30 pm Local
• Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Trent Bridge Pitch Report

Trent Bridge in Nottingham is known for its balanced pitch that typically offers something for both batters and bowlers. In white-ball cricket, the surface tends to be true and provides good bounce, allowing stroke-makers to play their shots with confidence. However, early on, seamers can extract some movement, especially under overcast conditions, making the first few overs crucial for both teams. As the match progresses, the pitch generally flattens out, favouring batters, but spinners can also find some assistance if they hit the right lengths. Expect a competitive contest where a score around 150-160 could be par, with conditions rewarding disciplined bowling and positive batting.

EN-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction Picks

• Wicketkeepers: Amy Jones, Richa Ghosh
• Batters: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma
• All-rounders: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Deepti Sharma, Alice Capsey
• Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone

EN-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain

• Choice 1: Amy Jones (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc)
• Choice 2: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Harmanpreet Kaur (vc)

Also READ: India’s best XI for the Women’s T20I series against England

EN-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction Backups

Sneh Rana, N Shree Charani, Paige Scholfield, Linsey Smith

EN-W vs IN-W Dream11 team for today’s match (June 28, 01:30 pm GMT):

Squads:

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, N Shree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Goud, Sayali Satghare

England: Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Paige Scholfield, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Issy Wong

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.