India Women will face England Women in the 20th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, on October 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time. This encounter holds critical significance as India aim to keep their semi-final hopes alive after two consecutive losses, while England, currently third on the points table, looks to maintain their strong form and secure a top-four finish.
India’s squad, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain, features key players like Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, and Renuka Singh Thakur. The team will look to leverage home conditions and their recent successes to bounce back effectively.
England, captained by Nat Sciver-Brunt with experienced players like Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, and Sophie Ecclestone, presents a strong challenge. Their spin attack led by Ecclestone will be crucial on the Indore track, while their batting lineup aims to build a commanding total or chase proficiently.
IND-W vs ENG-W, Women’s World Cup 2025: Match Details
- Date and Time: October 19; 03:00 pm IST/ 09:30 am GMT
- Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
IND-W vs ENG-W, Head-to-Head Record:
Matches Played: 79 | England won: 41 | India won: 36 | No results: 2
Holkar Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The Holkar Cricket Stadium pitch is known for its flat, batting-friendly surface with even bounce and minimal seam movement, making it ideal for stroke play. Previous matches at this venue have seen balanced contests, with batters enjoying shorter boundaries and a fast outfield. The pitch tends to slow down in the middle overs, aiding spinners, while fast bowlers need to rely on tight lines, lengths, and surprises such as bouncers to trouble batters. Dew in the evening can also influence the effectiveness of spin bowling during this game.
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Squads:
India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Uma Chetry (wk), Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud.
England Women: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones(w), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Em Arlott, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge
IND-W vs ENG-W, Women’s World Cup 2025: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- England Women wins the toss and bowls first
- India Women’s powerplay score: 60-70
- India Women’s total score: 310-220
Case 2:
- India Women wins the toss and bowls first
- England Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
- England Women’s total score: 290-300
Match result: Team bowling first to win the game.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
