The ODI leg of the England tour of the Indian women’s team has gotten off to a great start. After winning the T20 series 2-1, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team continued their impressive form with a stunning win in the first ODI at Southampton. Now, getting back into the rhythm, India will take on the Lord’s for the second ODI on July 19 and will look to seal the series with one match to spare.
The match will begin at 3:30 PM IST at one of the most iconic venues in world cricket – Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. The Lord’s ground, a historically balanced surface, can be tricky initially with the new ball, especially under overcast skies. And with both teams having excellent fast bowlers and a couple of in-form spinners, another tight contest is expected.
Match Details: ENG-W vs IND-W
- Match: England Women vs India Women, 2nd ODI
- Date: July 19, 2025 (Saturday)
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
- Broadcast: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
- Live Streaming: FanCode
Pitch and Weather Report – Lord’s Conditions
Lord’s tends to favor both pacers and spinners, especially early in the day when it’s overcast and the slope helps the ball move. Batting gets easier as the game progresses, so bowling first is often better. In recent WODIs at this ground, first innings scores have been around 230-250. A score above 250 is considered a solid score.
Weather Forecast: The game will be played in cloudy conditions, with a 20-30% chance of light rain. The temperature will be between 20-25°C, and the humidity will be around 65-70%. The fast bowlers might get some movement early on due to the conditions.
Recent head-to-head: England Women vs India Women
Head-to-head in ODIs:
Matches played: 77
England Wins: 40
India Wins: 35
No Results: 2
India, especially in recent years, has been steadily reducing the gap in the head-to-head count. They have now won 4 consecutive ODIs against England.
Probable Playing XI
India Women (IND-W):
Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Shri Charani, Kranti Gaur
England Women (ENG-W):
Tammy Beaumont, Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), Sophia Dunkley, Maia Bouchier, Amy Jones (wicketkeeper), Alice Davidson-Richards, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Lauren Bell
Players to watch out for: ENG-W vs IND-W
India Women
Smriti Mandhana: She continues to be India’s most reliable opener. With over 850 runs in ODIs against England, Mandhana is not only performing consistently but also scoring runs at a fast pace. If India bat first, she will be crucial.
Deepti Sharma: The Indian all-rounder performed brilliantly in the first match, scoring an unbeaten 62. With 17 wickets and 356 runs against England in her ODI career, Deepti’s versatility makes her a top Dream11 pick.
Sneh Rana: Took two big wickets in the first match and has been India’s best spinner recently. She has a good record against England and loves bowling in English conditions.
England Women
Nat Sciver-Brunt: The England captain remains their biggest hope with both bat and ball. She has scored 469 runs and taken 5 wickets in ODIs against India. She is a must-have player for any fantasy team.
Sophie Ecclestone: One of the best spinners in the world, Ecclestone has taken 23 wickets in 13 ODIs against India. Her ability to control the game in the middle overs is extremely important.
Amy Jones: Despite a poor showing in the first ODI, she has been in great form for the past year and has scored 438 runs in the last 10 innings. If she stays in form, she can change the course of the game in the middle order.
Dream11 Teams & Fantasy Team Suggestions
Grand Leauge Team
Small Leauge Team
Best picks for captaincy:
Smriti Mandhana (safe choice in Sri Lanka)
Nate Sciver-Brunt (ideal for Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka)
Deepti Sharma (all-rounder)
Sophie Ecclestone (wicket-taking option)
Best options for GL:
Charlie Dean (good record against India)
Harleen Deol (part-time batter, picked less)
Lauren Bell (effective with the new ball)
Sree Charani (potential breakout option)
Suggested Dream11 Team (small leagues):
Wicketkeeper: Amy Jones
Batters: Smriti Mandhana (captain), Sophia Dunkley, Jemimah Rodrigues, Tammy Beaumont
All-rounders: Deepti Sharma (vice-captain), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amanjot Kaur
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Kranti Gaur
Suggested Dream11 Team (Grand League):
Wicketkeepers: Amy Jones, Richa Ghosh
Batters: Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain), Harmanpreet Kaur, Sophia Dunkley
All-rounders: Deepti Sharma, Nat Sciver-Brunt (Captain)
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Sneh Rana, Shree Charan
Who will win?
India has the upper hand in this match. Their batsmen are in their best form, the all-rounders are contributing in both ways, and the bowling attack is also in form. On the other hand, England is still reeling from their disappointing batting and is yet to find their rhythm.
However, playing at Lord’s is always a good match for England, given their home advantage, and they will try their best to bounce back to keep the series alive. If their batting returns to form and the bowlers are able to take advantage of the early movement, they can beat India.
Still, going by the current form and team balance, the Indian women’s team looks like a strong contender to win the series 2-0.
Final Words:
The Indian women’s team has been good in white-ball cricket for some time now, and this match is a good opportunity to make it even better. England has the quality, but they need a strong performance from the entire team to counter India’s depth. With the skies being partly cloudy, swing bowling could prove to be a good option in the beginning, so both teams would prefer to bowl after winning the toss. In any case, a good and tight contest is expected at the home of cricket.
Stay tuned, and good luck to your Dream11 teams!
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