With the T20 Women’s World Cup around the corner, India are looking for one last attack against England
With the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England just weeks away, India Women are all set for a crucial final tune-up against England Women in a three-match T20I series. The tour, which is part of India’s preparations for the global event starting on June 12, offers the team an opportunity to test combinations, fine-tune the batting order and assess the depth of the squad in demanding English conditions.
India will enter the series with a balanced yet dynamic team led by Harmanpreet Kaur while Smriti Mandhana serves as vice-captain. The batting unit consists of Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh, while the middle order will rely heavily on the experience and all-round value of Deepti Sharma.
The bowling attack will once again be led by Renuka Singh, with new talents like Kranti Goud and Shree Charani adding depth and variety. Nandini Sharma, who earned her first call-up to India, will also be in the spotlight. Meanwhile, Radha Yadav and Yastika Bhatia will look to gain valuable match practice on their return.
INDIA SEARCH FOR A WAY TO RESTORE STRENGTH
India Women have had a mixed run in recent months. They started strongly in December 2025 with a dominant 5-0 T20I series win over Sri Lanka Women at home, shortly after their historic ODI World Cup triumph in November.
India then followed it up with an impressive 2-1 win in the T20I series against Australia Women, boosting confidence ahead of the World Cup. However, the momentum has declined after a disappointing 1-4 series defeat to South Africa Womenwhich revealed concerns about batting consistency and bowling depth.
ENGLAND RAISED BEFORE MS
England Women head into the T20 World Cup with strong momentum after securing a 2-1 T20I series win over New Zealand Women at home. England opened the series with a seven-wicket win in Derby before suffering a 14-run defeat in the second match.
They bounced back strongly in the decider at Hove, bowling New Zealand out for just 80 and chasing down the target with seven wickets in hand and 37 balls to spare. Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith impressed with six wickets at an economy rate of 4.16, helping her climb 38 places to second in the ICC Women’s T20I bowling rankings.
However, England have also been hit by injury concerns ahead of the World Cup. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of the T20I series against India Women due to a calf tear which cast doubt on her fitness.
Meanwhile, Danni Wyatt-Hodge returns to the squad after missing the New Zealand series following the birth of her first child and will be available for the final two matches against India.
When to watch England vs India Women’s T20I series
The England vs India Women T20I series matches will start at 11:00 PM IST, 6:30 PM Local Time and 5:30 PM GMT.
Where to watch England vs India Women T20I series
Sony Sports Network has the broadcast rights for the England vs India Women’s T20I series. Live streaming of the matches will be available on the Sony LIV app.
Teams for England vs India Women T20I Series
England: Amy Jones, Charlie Dean (captain), Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danni Gibson, Sophie Ecclestone, Issy Wong, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Tilly Corteen-Coleman
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (goalkeeper), Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia (goalkeeper), Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Patingilh, Krnuha Shřice Yadav
Schedule for England vs India Women T20I Series
- 1st T20I: England Women Vs. India Women – Thursday 28th May at County Ground, Chelmsford – 11pm IST
- 2nd T20I: England Women Vs. India Women – Saturday 30th May at County Ground, Bristol – 11:00 PM IST
- 3rd T20I: England Women vs India Women – Tuesday, June 2 at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton – 11:00 PM IST
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Issued by:
sabyasachi chowdhury
Published on:
28 May 2026 14:22 IST