Samira Vishwas
Tezzbuzz|16-07-2025
ENGW vs INDW 1st ODI Playing 11: Nat Sciver-Brunt-led England Women will square off against Harmanpreet Kaur-led India in the first ODI match played on July 16 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.
India secured a 3-2 win in the five-match T20I series and will be aiming for a win in the first match of the ODI series. Meanwhile, England women will be aiming to bounce back aiming for a series win at home soil.
Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues are expected to make a key role in this game.
England team has been struggling for consistency since their humiliating defeat in the Ashes earlier this year. With the return of Nat Sciver-Brunt, the team will be confident facing the Women in Blues at Southampton.
The ODI series will serve as a preparations for the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 later this year. England Women won the toss and opted to bat first.
England Women Playing 11: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones(w), Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Sophia Dunkley, Alice Davidson Richards, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell
India Women Playing 11: Pratika Rawal, Smritit Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (W), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, Kranti Goud