England A Women will take on India A Women in the first One-Day match of the India A Women Tour of England 2026 at the County Ground, Hove, on June 28, 2026 (Sunday). The match is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST.
Both teams come into the One Dayers after an exciting T20 leg. England A Women have won the 3-match series 2-1 after India won the series opener. The series features several experienced international players along with some of the brightest young talents from both countries, making this an exciting contest.
England A Women will look to use home conditions to their advantage, while India A Women will be eager to continue their strong performances on the tour. With quality players on both sides, fans can expect a closely fought 50-over match.
Squads:
England A Women’s Cricket Team
Kira Chathli (C, WK), Grace Ballinger, Jodi Grewcock, Ella McCaughan, Flo Miller, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Charley Phillips, Grace Potts, Grace Scrivens, Chloe Skelton, Sophia Smale, Alexa Stonehouse
India A Women’s Cricket Team
Harleen Deol (C), Pratika Rawal (VC), Priya Punia, Tanisha Singh, G Kamalini (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Tejal Hasabnis, Niki Prasad, Prema Rawat, Tanuja Kanwer, Vaishnavi Sharma, Shabnam Shakil, Sayali Satghare, Jintimani Kalita, Saima Thakor
Players to watch out:
Harleen Deol
India A captain Harleen Deol will be one of the biggest players to watch. She has become an important batter in India’s ODI side after making the No. 3 position her own. In 38 Women’s ODIs, Harleen has scored 1,064 runs at an average of 32.24, including one century and four half-centuries, with a highest score of 115. She has also taken 14 catches and can contribute with the ball whenever required. Her ability to play long innings and accelerate later makes her India’s biggest batting strength.
Vaishnavi Sharma
Young left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma has quickly made a name for herself. She recently impressed during the T20 matches against England A, where she picked up important wickets with her disciplined bowling. She has already represented India in one Women’s ODI and five T20Is, while also gaining experience in the Women’s Premier League. Her calm approach, accurate bowling and ability to trouble batters in the middle overs make her one of India’s key bowlers for this match. If the pitch starts helping spin later, she will play a major role.
Kira Chathli
England A captain Kira Chathli comes into the match after playing an excellent knock of 53 runs in the recent T20 series against India A. The wicketkeeper-batter has been one of the consistent performers in English domestic cricket. In Women’s List A cricket, Chathli has played 69 matches, scoring 1,330 runs at an average of 22.16, including 10 half-centuries, with the highest score of 88*. Behind the stumps, she has taken 49 catches and completed 8 stumpings.
Grace Ballinger
Left-arm seamer Grace Ballinger has been one of England’s most dependable domestic bowlers over the last few seasons. She is known for swinging the new ball and maintaining tight lines. In Women’s List A cricket, Ballinger has played 54 matches, taking 71 wickets at an average of 27.04, with best figures of 5/29 and an economy rate of 4.75. She has also scored 193 runs with the bat. Her recent performances include spells of 3/49 and 2/26, showing she is in good rhythm heading into this series.
Pitch:
The County Ground at Hove usually starts as a good surface for fast bowlers. As the match goes on, the pitch becomes much better for batting. The bounce remains true, allowing batters to play their shots freely once they get settled. The fast outfield also helps boundaries come quickly. Spinners may also get a little help during the second innings if the surface starts to wear.
Weather:
The weather forecast looks good for cricket. Temperatures are expected to range between 12°C and 20°C, with intervals of clouds and sunshine. There is only a 13% chance of rain, so a full match is expected. Overall, the conditions should be ideal for an entertaining 50-over contest.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Kira Chathli, Harleen Deol, Charis Pavely, Pratika Rawal, Grace Scrivens, Davina Perrin, Sayali Satghare, Grace Ballinger, Vaishnavi Sharma, Alexa Stonehouse, Shabnam Shakil
Match Details:
Date – June 28, 2026
Time – 3:30 PM IST
Venue – County Ground, Hove
Live Streaming – The match will be streamed live on the BCCI official website, ECB official website, and the ECB YouTube Channel.
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