England Women vs India Women, 1st Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | India Women tour of England, 2025

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15 July 2025 | 10:20AM
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The much-anticipated India Women’s tour of England 2025 begins with a high-stakes clash at The Rose Bowl as ENG-W vs IND-W Live Score headlines the first match of the series. With both teams stacked with talent and form, this opening encounter promises to set the tone for the rest of the tour. England Women, playing in home conditions, enter the series with a formidable lineup featuring power-packed batters and world-class bowlers. The team has enjoyed recent success in limited-overs cricket and will be confident about defending their turf.


India Women, on the other hand, bring a balanced squad full of youth and experience. Their batting unit is aggressive and technically sound, while their spin and seam combinations offer variety in all phases of the game. The contest is expected to be evenly matched, with several exciting individual battles to watch—particularly in the middle overs and death bowling phases. As the curtain rises on this series, ENG-W vs IND-W will offer fans a showcase of top-tier women’s cricket, with both sides keen to claim early momentum.

England Women vs India Women, 1st Match Details

Series

India Women tour of England, 2025

Match

England Women vs India Women

Date & Time

16 July 2025, 05:30 PM

Venue

The Rose Bowl

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England Women vs India Women, 1st Match Weather Condition

10:00 am

Cloud

0%

Humidity

88%

Wind

13.7 km/h

12.3

o

Clear

The Rose Bowl

The Rose Bowl Pitch Report

Pitch Condition

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Batting Condition

Average

Pace Bowling

Average

Spin Bowling

Average

Pace vs Spin on Venue

(Last 10 match)

The surface at The Rose Bowl often provides good assistance to both batters and bowlers. Early on, the pitch offers some movement and bounce, especially under overcast conditions, making life tricky for the top order. Seamers will enjoy bowling with the new ball, while the spinners could come into play during the middle overs as the surface tends to dry up slightly. That said, it is also a venue where batters can score freely once they get in. The outfield is fast and boundaries are reachable with timing. A total in the range of 150–165 can be considered par in a T20 clash here. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first might be a popular choice, especially with dew playing a potential role later in the game.

England Women Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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India Women Recent form

Last 5 Matches

WWLWW

Venue Scoring Pattern

Avg 1st Innings

282

X

279

Avg 2st Innings

Highest Total

282-7 by AUSW vs ENGW

X

279-7 by ENGW vs AUSW

Lowest Total

Highest Chased

X

282-7 by AUSW vs ENGW

Lowest Defended

Matches Won
Batting First

0

0%
|
100%
Bowling First

1

England Women vs India Women, 1st Match Squad

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England Women Probable XI :

Emma Lamb, Sophia Dunkley, Maia Bouchier, Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones, Alice Capsey, Natalie Sciver, Lauren Bell, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Kate Cross

India Women Probable XI :

Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, Yastika Bhatia, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy

Conclusion

With the series opener at stake, both England and India will want to start strong. England Women will aim to capitalize on home advantage and continue their strong run in white-ball cricket, while India Women are here to make a statement and break the home team’s momentum. This match will test game awareness, depth in the line-up, and fielding precision. As the tour begins, all eyes will be on how each team handles pressure and conditions. The battle between pace and spin, top-order aggression, and death-over tactics will define the outcome. Expect a thrilling and strategic contest as ENG-W vs IND-W Live Score delivers a spectacle to kick off the series.