ENG-W vs IND-W 1st T20I, Cricket Tips: India Women are gearing up for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 next month. The mega event will be held in England from June 12 onward. But before that, the Women in Blue will face England Women in three T20Is and one Test. The action starts with the first T20I on Thursday.
This contest will begin at 11 PM IST at County Ground. England are without captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and star batter Danny Wyatt Hodge. Charlie Dean has been given the captaincy role for the team. For India, they have a pretty squad, and they will be keen to get used to these conditions and start well.
ENG-W vs IND-W: Match Details
Date: May 28, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 11:00 PM IST
Venue: County Ground, Chelmsford
ENG-W vs IND-W: Live Streaming Details
In India, the live action will be televised on the Sony Sports Networks. Fans can also watch the game through the Sony LIV and FanCode app or website.
ENG-W vs IND-W: Head-to-Head in T20I
Total Matches: 35
England Women: 24
India Women: 11
Drawn: 00
ENG-W vs IND-W: Ground Pitch Report
County Ground offers bowling-friendly conditions. It has grass covering, which will produce seam and swing for the fast bowlers. The batting conditions are expected to get better with the time. As a result, teams are expected to bat second in this game.
ENG-W vs IND-W: Possible XIs
England Women: Amy Jones (wk), Alice Capsey, Sophia Dunkley, Heather Knight, Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Lauren Bell, Charlie Dean (C), Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith
India Women: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud
ENG-W vs IND-W: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Shafali Verma has been brilliant in this format in the last year or so. She is a destructive batter who can take the game away. Amy Jones has been consistent with the bat, and she is in good form.
Probable Best Bowler
Renuka Thakur will get good help from the wicket, and she will be the one to watch out for. Lauren Bell has been exceptional with the new ball and will be a big threat.
Today Match Prediction: India Women have an inexperienced bowling unit for these conditions. England Women have a home conditions on their side and we predict them to win the first game.
Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
