ENG-W vs IND-W, 1st ODI: Dream11 Picks, Predicted XIs for England Women vs India Women
India’s historic multi-format tour of England continues as the ENG-W vs IND-W, 1st ODI gets underway on Wednesday at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. Following their first-ever T20I series win on English soil, Harmanpreet Kaur’s team will look to carry forward the momentum in the 50-over format.
Meanwhile, the hosts England Women, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, will be determined to bounce back and reassert their dominance in ODIs, especially at home. With a fully stacked squad, including the return of top-tier players like Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Bell, England presents a formidable challenge for the Indian side.
In this article, we cover Dream11 fantasy tips, predicted playing XIs, match details, player insights, and full squads to help you make informed choices.
📍 Match Details
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Match: England Women vs India Women, 1st ODI
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Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2025
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Time: 3:30 PM IST / 11:00 AM local time
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Venue: The Rose Bowl (Ageas Bowl), Southampton
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Format: One Day International (50 overs)
🌤️ Pitch & Conditions
The pitch at The Rose Bowl generally assists batters initially but offers something for seamers as the game progresses. Spinners could come into play later in the match. Teams winning the toss might prefer to bat first, build a target, and then apply pressure with the ball under lights.
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Average First Innings Score: 230-250
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Weather Forecast: Mild, partly cloudy with no major threat of rain.
🔥 Head-to-Head Stats
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Total ODIs Played: 77
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India Women Wins: 32
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England Women Wins: 45
England have historically dominated the ODI format but India’s recent T20 success could shake things up in this opening ODI clash.
🧠 Dream11 Fantasy Tips
✅ Top Picks (Batters):
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Smriti Mandhana (IND): Consistent opener and a proven performer in English conditions.
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Tammy Beaumont (ENG): England’s rock at the top. Her experience and form make her a must-pick.
✅ Top Picks (All-rounders):
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Nat Sciver-Brunt (ENG): Captain and match-winner; bowls and bats with equal skill.
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Deepti Sharma (IND): Utility player for India; reliable both with bat and ball.
✅ Top Picks (Bowlers):
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Sophie Ecclestone (ENG): No.1 ranked ODI bowler in the world.
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Radha Yadav (IND): Left-arm spinner who can choke runs in the middle overs.
✅ Wicketkeeper Pick:
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Amy Jones (ENG): Handy with the bat and agile behind the stumps.
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Richa Ghosh (IND): Aggressive middle-order batter and quick hands behind the stumps.
🏏 Predicted XIs
England Women:
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Tammy Beaumont
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Amy Jones (wk)
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Alice Capsey
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Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain)
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Sophia Dunkley
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Charlie Dean
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Alice Davidson-Richards
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Sophie Ecclestone
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Linsey Smith
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Lauren Bell
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Lauren Filer
India Women:
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Pratika Rawal
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Smriti Mandhana
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Harleen Deol
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Harmanpreet Kaur (captain)
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Jemimah Rodrigues
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Richa Ghosh (wk)
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Amanjot Kaur
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Deepti Sharma
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Radha Yadav
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Arundhati Reddy
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N Shree Charani
📋 Full Squads
England Women’s Squad:
Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Alice Davidson-Richards, Charlie Dean, Emma Lamb, Em Arlott, Lauren Bell, Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Linsey Smith.
India Women’s Squad:
Smriti Mandhana, Yastika Bhatia, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh, Tejal Hasabnis, Pratika Rawal, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Sayali Satghare, Deepti Sharma, Kranti Goud, Arundhati Reddy, N Shree Charani, Radha Yadav.
📊 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices for Dream11
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Captain: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Smriti Mandhana
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Vice-Captain: Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone
🎯 Final Thoughts
The ENG-W vs IND-W, 1st ODI is expected to be an exciting contest, especially with both teams undergoing transitions and experimenting with young talents. For fantasy cricket players, a balanced squad with a strong mix of top-order batters and proven all-rounders could be the key to scoring big.
Keep an eye on the toss and final XIs before locking your Dream11 teams!
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