India and England are set for a high-stakes clash in the third T20I of the India women’s tour of England 2025, taking place at the Kennington Oval in London on July 4. With India leading the five-match series 2-0, this match presents a golden opportunity the Women in Blue, a win would not only clinch the series with two games to spare but also underscore India’s growing dominance in the T20 format against a traditionally strong England side.
For England, it’s a must-win encounter to keep the series alive and prevent the remaining matches from becoming dead rubbers. The stakes are clear India can seal the series and make a statement on English soil, while England will be fighting to restore pride and momentum in front of their home crowd. Expect both teams to bring their best, with India’s balanced squad and England’s depth setting the stage for a fiercely contested battle.
England vs India Head-to-Head record in T20Is:
Matches Played: 32 | England won: 22 | India won: 10 | No result: 0
EN-W vs IN-W 3rd T20I: Match Details:
- Date and Time: July 4, 11:05 pm IST/ 05:35 pm GMT/ 06:35 pm Local
- Venue: Kennington Oval, London.
Kennington Oval Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Kennington Oval for the third T20I between England and India is expected to be a balanced surface offering something for both batters and bowlers. Traditionally, the Oval’s pitch tends to be true and consistent, allowing batters to play their shots freely, especially in the powerplay overs. However, there is usually some assistance for spinners as the game progresses, with the surface offering turn and grip in the middle overs. Seam bowlers may also find some early movement with the new ball, given the English conditions. Overall, teams winning the toss might prefer to bat first to set a target, but chasing is equally viable if wickets are preserved and the spinners are handled well. This pitch demands smart shot selection and tactical bowling to succeed.
EN-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Amy Jones, Richa Ghosh
- Batters: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma
- All-rounders: Alice Capsey, Deepti Sharma
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, N Shree Charani
EN-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
- Choice 1: Smriti Mandhana (c), Danni Wyatt-Hodge (vc)
- Choice 2: N Shree Charani (c), Sophie Ecclestone (vc)
EN-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Sneh Rana, Harleen Deol, Paige Scholfield, Linsey Smith
EN-W vs IN-W Dream11 team for today’s match (July 4, 05:35 pm GMT):
Squads:
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, N Shree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Goud, Sayali Satghare
England: Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Paige Scholfield, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Issy Wong
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
