As the countdown to the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup intensifies, the Indian women’s cricket team is set to face England in a high-stakes white-ball series comprising five T20Is and three ODIs. The tour, beginning June 28 and running through July 22, 2025, is being seen as a critical dress rehearsal for both sides ahead of the global tournament.
Key Highlights from the Series Announcement
- The series kicks off with the first T20I at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on June 28 at 7:00 PM IST
- All matches will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network and streamed on Sony LIV and FanCode in India
- India will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, while England’s squad will be captained by Nat Sciver-Brunt
- The tour includes iconic venues such as Lord’s, The Oval, and Old Trafford
Full Schedule and Match Timings (IST)
T20I Series
- 1st T20I: June 28 – Trent Bridge, Nottingham – 7:00 PM
- 2nd T20I: July 1 – County Ground, Bristol – 11:00 PM
- 3rd T20I: July 4 – The Oval, London – 11:05 PM
- 4th T20I: July 9 – Old Trafford, Manchester – 11:00 PM
- 5th T20I: July 12 – Edgbaston, Birmingham – 11:05 PM
ODI Series
- 1st ODI: July 16 – Rose Bowl, Southampton – 5:30 PM
- 2nd ODI: July 19 – Lord’s, London – 3:30 PM
- 3rd ODI: July 22 – Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street – 5:30 PM
Squads to Watch
India T20I Squad
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Kranti Goud, Sree Charani
England T20I Squad
Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones, Sophie Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Paige Scholfield, Em Arlott, Lauren Bell, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong
What’s at Stake
- The series serves as a key opportunity for both teams to finalize combinations and test bench strength ahead of the 2026 ODI World Cup
- India will look to improve its T20I record in England, having won only one series on English soil since 2006
- England, fresh off a 3-0 sweep against West Indies, will aim to maintain momentum and integrate returning players like Sophie Ecclestone
Where to Watch
- Television: Sony Sports Network
- Online Streaming: Sony LIV and FanCode apps and websites
Why This Series Matters
With the World Cup looming, this bilateral series is more than just a contest—it’s a proving ground. For India, it’s a chance to shake off recent inconsistencies and build a winning rhythm. For England, it’s about consolidating depth and leadership under pressure. For fans, it’s a summer of high-quality cricket under English skies.
Sources: India Today, Business Standard, Times of India, Indian Express, FanCode, Sony Sports Network, BCCI, ECB
