The twentieth clash of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 promises a captivating contest as India Women lock horns with England Women on October 19th at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. The match begins at 3:00 PM (IST), setting the stage for an enthralling face-off between two of the most accomplished sides in women’s cricket.
India began their campaign in dominant fashion, opening with a commanding 59-run (DLS) victory over Sri Lanka after amassing 271 and bowling the opposition out for 211. They carried that momentum into their second fixture against Pakistan, where a composed batting performance set up a total of 247, paving the way for a resounding 88-run win. However, their recent fortunes have faltered — losing both of their previous matches in close finishes, first by 3 wickets against South Africa, and again by 3 wickets against Australia. The hosts will be desperate to bounce back and reclaim their early momentum.
England, on the other hand, made a stunning start to their campaign, dismantling South Africa for just 69 before cruising to a 10-wicket victory. Their second fixture tested their resilience; reduced to 103/6 while chasing 178 against Bangladesh, Heather Knight’s calm leadership guided them to a four-wicket win. Against Sri Lanka, England’s batting unit once again clicked, posting 254 and sealing a comfortable 89-run triumph. However, they stumbled against Pakistan before rain intervened, resulting in a no result — a lucky escape that kept their campaign steady.
Squads:
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kranti Goud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Uma Chetry (WK), Sneh Rana
England Women’s Cricket Team
Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Tammy Beaumont, Em Arlott, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Players to watch out:
Harmanpreet Kaur
The 36-year-old Indian skipper has endured a lean patch so far, registering scores of 21, 19, 9, and 22. While she has shown glimpses of form, the lack of conversion into big innings has hurt India’s middle order. With time running out for the hosts, all eyes will be on Kaur to deliver a captain’s knock. Overall, she has featured in 156 ODIs, scoring 4220 runs with a best of 171*, alongside 31 wickets with a best of 2/16.
Deepti Sharma
The 28-year-old allrounder continues to be India’s most reliable asset. With scores of 53, 25, 4, and 1 and bowling figures of 3/54, 3/45, 1/54, and 2/52, Deepti has contributed consistently with both bat and ball. Her overall record — 116 ODIs, 2607 runs (best 188), and 149 wickets (best 6/20) — reflects her immense value to the side.
Alice Capsey
The 21-year-old allrounder has struggled for rhythm, registering scores of 20, 0, and 16 with the bat, though her bowling returns of 2/31 and 1/15 underline her potential impact. In 30 ODIs, Capsey has accumulated 379 runs (best 44) and claimed 15 wickets (best 3/22) — a young player capable of changing games when she fires.
Heather Knight
The 34-year-old captain has led from the front, showcasing her composure and experience. With scores of 79, 29, and 18*, she has been England’s stabilizing force in pressure situations. Overall, Knight has played 153 ODIs, amassing 4163 runs (best 106) and taking 56 wickets (best 5/26), making her one of the most complete leaders in the game.
Pitch:
The Holkar Cricket Stadium is known for producing high-scoring encounters, with the pitch offering true bounce early on before assisting spinners as the match progresses. Captains winning the toss generally prefer to bat first, taking advantage of early conditions. The average first-innings score hovers around 280, and on average, nine wickets fall per innings, promising an exciting balance between bat and ball.
Weather:
Indore is expected to experience partly sunny and humid weather on match day, with temperatures reaching 31°C. The chance of rain remains low at 5%, but humidity could rise to 56% during the evening. Gentle winds around 10 kph may aid seamers early, while spinners could find grip later in the day.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Richa Ghosh, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, N Sree Charani, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Linsey Smith, Sophie Ecclestone
Match Details:
Date – October 19, 2025
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
Broadcast – Live streaming on JioHotstar; Telecast on Star Sports Network
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