Match Preview
ENG-W vs IND-W: The first match of the three-match ODI series between England Women and India Women is all set to begin on Sunday, 18 September 2022. England has already clinched the T20 series by 2-1. This match will be played as a part of the ICC Championship.
England Women are carrying on the winning momentum from the T20 series. However, India will look to bounce back. They gave a tough fight to England. They even registered a comfortable win in the second T20 but lost nerves in the series decider. This series is significant for the Indian side as their legendary pacer, Jhulan Goswami, is retiring after the ODI series. This series will mark the end of her legendary international career.
Match Details for ENG-W vs IND-W
Series: India Women tour of England 2022
Date: 18th September 2022 (Sunday)
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: County Ground, Hove
Live Streaming: Sony Sports, Sonyliv
Pitch Report for ENG-W vs IND-W
The pitch of County Ground at Hove has assisted batters in the past. A similar trend is expected to play out for this match as well. Spinners will have a ball in the later half of the game. The surface is unlikely to change much throughout the match. However, rain showers are predicted by the weather department. Small disruptions can take place. The captain who wins the toss could choose to bat first.
Probable Playing XI
England Women
Tammy Beaumont, Emma Lamb, Sophia Dunkley, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Wyatt, Amy Jones(captain/wicket-keeper), Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Issy Wong, Freya Davies
India Women
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Sabbhineni Meghana, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harmanpreet Kaur(captain), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh(wicket-keeper), Vastrakar, Jhulan Goswami, Sneh Rana, Renuka Thakur
Match Predictions for ENG-W vs IND-W
England and India have a fierce batting lineup. India’s side has not shown its full potential yet. Smriti looked in good form, but Shafali and others under-performed. England on the other hand has displayed a collective team effort in the T20s. They are missing their captain, Heather Knight, who is on a break. Amy Jones has been doing a good job in her absence. Still, they look like a good and balanced side overall. India’s women need to perform as a unit in all departments to defeat England. They need to win this series as they plan to give a perfect farewell to the veteran pacer, Jhulan Goswami. All things considered, England women have an edge over India Women and they are the likely winners of this match.
