The India Women's cricket team is set to clash with England Women in the first of five T20Is today, June 28, 2025, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The match marks the beginning of India's tour of England, which includes three ODIs following the T20I series. The T20I series is crucial for both teams as they prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the United Kingdom in 2026.

When and Where to Watch

The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 6:30 PM IST.

In India, the match will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the SonyLiv and Fancode app and website.

Probable XIs

Here are the predicted playing XIs for both teams:

• England Women: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Paige Scholfield, Amy Jones (wk), Alice Capsey, Em Arlott, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.
• India Women: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Amanjot Kaur, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Shree Charani.

Team News and Form

England Women are coming off a successful run, having whitewashed West Indies Women in both T20Is and ODIs in May 2025. India Women, on the other hand, secured an emphatic victory in the Sri Lanka Women's ODI Tri-Series in April and May.

Heather Knight will be missing the series for England due to a hamstring injury. Sophie Ecclestone returns to the side, while Sarah Glenn misses out. For India, Shafali Verma is making a comeback, and Sneh Rana returns to the T20I side for the first time since February 2023. Kranti Goud, Sree Charani, and Sayali Satghare are new additions to the Indian squad.

Key Players to Watch

• England: Nat Sciver-Brunt has been in excellent form with the bat and is expected to lead from the front. Charlie Dean's bowling has been sparkling, and she is anticipated to continue her form. Lauren Bell has been a standout performer for England in the first half of 2025, claiming 9 wickets. Sophia Dunkley has emerged as a dependable batter for England in white-ball cricket.
• India: Shafali Verma returns to the Indian setup after strong domestic performances. Smriti Mandhana, despite a below-par T20 season, has regained her form and will play a key role at the top of the order. Deepti Sharma's experienced bowling will be crucial, and Radha Yadav brings attacking spin options. Amanjot Kaur can be a great fantasy option thanks to her all-round skill set. Sneh Rana's spin options are always handy against England.

Pitch Report

The match will be played at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, a venue known for its flat batting decks and reliable bounce, which typically produces high-scoring T20 matches. The pitch is expected to offer some support to the new-ball bowlers during the powerplay, and spin is expected to come into play as the game progresses.

Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have faced each other in 30 T20Is, with England Women dominating with 22 wins compared to India Women's 8. On English soil, the teams have met 12 times, with India winning only four of those encounters. In their last five T20I encounters, England has a 4-1 advantage. However, India won their previous encounter against England Women by 5 wickets back in December 2023.