The India Women's cricket team is set to face England Women in a five-match T20I series, with the first match scheduled for today, June 28, 2025, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 6:30 PM IST.
For viewers in India, the live telecast of the match will be available on the Sony Sports Network. Live streaming will also be available on the SonyLiv and FanCode app and website.
This series holds significant importance as it provides both teams with ideal preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will be held in the UK next year. The Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will aim to adapt to the English conditions.
India has included some new faces in their squad, with Kranti Goud, Sree Charani, and Sayali Satghare receiving their maiden T20I call-ups. Shafali Verma makes a return to the team. Sneh Rana is also back in the T20I side for the first time since February 2023. However, the team will be without Renuka Singh and Pooja Vastrakar due to injuries.
England, captained by Nat Sciver-Brunt, enters the series with confidence after a 3-0 victory against the West Indies. Sophie Ecclestone's return strengthens their squad.
The series schedule is as follows: * 1st T20I: June 28, 2025, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, 7:00 PM IST * 2nd T20I: July 1, 2025, at County Ground, Bristol, 11:00 PM IST * 3rd T20I: July 4, 2025, at The Oval, London, 11:05 PM IST * 4th T20I: July 9, 2025, at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, 11:00 PM IST * 5th T20I: July 12, 2025, at Edgbaston, Birmingham, 11:05 PM IST
Following the T20I series, the two teams will also compete in a three-match ODI series: * 1st ODI: July 16, 2025, at The Rose Bowl, Southampton * 2nd ODI: July 19, 2025, at Lord's, London * 3rd ODI: July 22, 2025, at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
England has a dominant record against India in T20Is, with 22 wins out of 30 matches, while India has won 8. India will be looking to improve their record and secure their first-ever bilateral T20 series win against England. Key players such as Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma will be crucial to India's chances.