India In Southampton, we will walk firmly on their side in Bowl in Southampton, recently picket England Tightly Five-Match T20I series 3-2,
India’s eye continued dominance in front of home ODI World Cup 2025
As the ODI series closes on Wednesday (June 16), the visitors will see the confidence to take the 50 -over format, which takes additional importance with the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup hosted in India later this year. This year with a near-demerit record, seven wins in eight matches, India has shown rising maturity and depth in its squad. He filed against the widespread clean sweep West indies And IrelandAnd also lifted the ODI Tri-Series Trophy in May, where his only fault was Sri Lanka,
On the other hand, India is expected to continue investing in its emerging core, such as bent over experienced names. Smriti Mandana And Harmanpreet Kaur To anchor the innings. With choice of Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastekar And Renuka Singh While providing balance in departments, blue women appear both confident and systematic. As the two sides are ready for a high -quality series opener in Southampton, ODE leg is not only ready to decide the rights of the banging, but also shapes the form and mindset of two serious contenders for the upcoming World Cup.
Bounce back with full force under England Nut Skylar-Bunt
Meanwhile, England are entering this series with a point. After being out in T20Is, the hosts now move their attention to a format in which they traditionally relax more, especially in home conditions. Earlier this year, after 3–0 darbing by Australia, England’s side rebound well under the guidance of the newly appointed head coach. Charlotte EdwardsWinning a loud series against the West Indies.
With the World Cup on the horizon, England will be desperate to use this ODI series to brighten their plans and strengthen the coordination of the team. Captain return Nut Skiver KaraWhich would be a major boost due to a waist injury to the back end of the T20i series. His all-round capabilities provide England with a dynamic appearance in both departments. It will be an in-form pair along with its resurrection Amy Jones And Tammy BeomonT, who has been in excellent touch this year, scored 359 and 283 runs in five innings respectively. His experience at the top will be important in combating India’s diverse bowling attack.
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Top 5 major battles to look out in Eng vs Ind Women ODI series
1. Smriti Mandana vs Sophie Aclestone
This is the final clash between India’s in-form world number 1 ODI batsman, Smriti Mandana (ODI over 45 average, with 11 OD century), and England’s World No. 1 ODI bowler, Sophie Eclestone (average of 19.87 with 120 wickets). Eclestone’s left -handed spin has harassed Mandana in the past, which recently included a Test match dismissal and close encounters in T20I, where Eklestone’s tight lines banned Mandan’s scoring. Mandana’s ability to combat the control and variations of eclestone, especially in mid-overs, would be important for India’s run-scoring. This direct duality will be an attractive performance of top level skills and strategic intelligence.
2. Natalie Skyver-Brant vs. Deepti Sharma
This is a heavy battle between two elite all -rounders. Nut Skiver KaraEngland captain is a dynamic middle-order batsman, with an ODI of 46.26 and a consistent wicket with a medium speed. Deepti SharmaIn India’s veteran off-spinner, an impressive ODI bowling of 27.29 with more than 135 wickets is an average, and is a reliable lower-order batter. In his head-to-one ODI encounters, Deepti has successfully dismissed the skiver-arm on several occasions, showing the ability to outfox the lead player of England. The result of their direct confrontation, whether it is the power of a skiver-arm or Deepti’s gile, can greatly affect the speed of the game.
3. Sophia Dunkle vs Arundhati Reddy
It has England’s attackers opener Sophia dunkleWho prefers to score quickly (a major player in an ODI strike rate and England’s aggressive approach), against the medium-teej bowler of India’s right hand Arundhati ReddyReddy has recently shown good form, including 3 wickets in T20I against England, during an average 11 OD wickets of 30.64. His ability to bowl continuously in the powerplay and middle over, with subtle changes of speed, will be important. The fight would be whether the aggressive start of Dunkley can deny Reddy’s early movement and accuracy, possibly leading to an exciting face-off at the top of the innings.
4. Harmanpreet Kaur vs Kate Cross
Captain of india Harmanpreet Kaur Middle over is known for its explosive hitting, with a one -day strike rate of 75.26 and six centuries. She likes to take at speed. Opposing it will be the coherent seam bowler of England, Kate CrossWhich depends on the serpent line, length and subtle variations. Cross, inspiring Excel and false shots under pressure under pressure, on an average an average of 101 OD wickets. The competition rotates with the aggressive intentions of Harmanpreet, in which to clean the disciplined approach of Cross vs. Cross to include ropes and eventually dismiss India’s power-hitter, it will become an important stage for both teams.
5. Gemimah Rodrigues vs Charlie Dean
This is a compelling battle between India’s elegant middle-order batsman, Gemimah rhodrigs (Average of 60.00 in Odis so far in 2025), and England’s promising young off-spinner, Charlie Dean (Who has taken 72 wickets in 42 Odis at 21.29). The strength of Rodrigues lies in its excellent time and the ability to play the spin effectively, it is important to rotate the strike and maintain speed. On the other hand, dean provides control and a habit of taking important wickets in the middle overs, which recently rejected Indian batsmen in the recent T20, including Rodrigues. Rodrigues’ capacity to deny Dean’s spin and keep scoreboard tick will be important for the progress of India’s innings.
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