The Indian women’s cricket team, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, is set to face England Women in a warm-up match today at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru, part of preparations for the upcoming ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.
India’s Form
India enters the contest with mixed momentum. While the team recently secured back-to-back ODI and T20I series wins against England (2-1 each), they also endured a 1-2 ODI series defeat to Australia at home, highlighting key areas to improve. The warm-up is seen as an opportunity to test combinations and build rhythm before the global tournament kicks off.
Squads in Focus
- India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Renuka Singh Thakur, and others will be central to India’s strategy.
- England Women: Led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, the squad features stalwarts like Heather Knight, Sophie Ecclestone, Tammy Beaumont, and Amy Jones.
What’s at Stake
The clash provides both sides a chance to assess form, adapt to conditions, and fine-tune their playing XIs before the high-pressure tournament. For India, consistency in batting and sharper bowling execution will be key focus areas.
