England Women vs India Women: Fourth T20I Preview and Key Players
Match Overview
The fourth T20I match between England Women and India Women is set to take place at Old Trafford, Manchester, on July 9, 2025, starting at 11:00 PM IST.
England Women’s Recent Performance
After a thrilling victory by 5 runs in the third T20I, England Women have kept their hopes alive in the series. With Nat Sciver-Brunt sidelined due to a groin injury, Tammy Beaumont will step in as captain. In the last match, England scored 171 runs for 9 wickets, thanks to solid contributions from openers Sophia Dunkley and Danni Wyatt-Hodge. They successfully limited India to 166 runs in their innings, setting the stage for a competitive finish to the series.
India Women’s Challenge
India Women missed a crucial opportunity to clinch the series in the third match. Key players like Smriti Mandhana, Shefali Verma, Arundhati Reddy, and Deepti Sharma showcased their skills, but they will need to elevate their game in the upcoming match. With the series still within reach, Harmanpreet Kaur's team is determined to secure a win in the fourth T20I.
Pitch Conditions
Old Trafford's pitch is known for being favorable to batsmen, and this trend is expected to continue. Historically, it has not provided much assistance to bowlers, with the highest T20 score recorded at the venue being 231 runs by Lancashire against Yorkshire.
Head-to-Head Record
| ENG-W vs IND-W head-to-head | |
| Matches Played | 33 |
| Won by England Women | 23 |
| Won by India Women | 10 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
Predicted Lineups
England Women: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont (c), Paige Scholfield, Amy Jones (wk), Alice Capsey, Issy Wong, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell.
India Women: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Amanjot Kaur, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Shree Charani.
Key Players to Watch
Top Wicketkeeper
- Richa Ghosh | IND-W: With 1036 runs in 54 T20I innings, Richa is known for her aggressive batting style. She scored an impressive 32 runs off 20 balls in the previous match and is expected to make a significant impact.
Top Batters
- Sophia Dunkley | ENG-W: Dunkley is in excellent form, having scored 75 runs in the last match. With 1177 runs in 58 T20I innings, she is a valuable asset for any fantasy team.
- Smriti Mandhana | IND-W: A key player for India, Mandhana scored her first T20I century in the series and followed it up with a half-century. She is poised to deliver another strong performance.
Top All-Rounders
- Deepti Sharma | IND-W: A crucial all-rounder, Deepti has scored 1093 runs and taken 144 wickets in T20Is, making her an essential pick for fantasy teams.
- Amanjot Kaur | IND-W: Kaur has shown her prowess with both bat and ball, scoring 162 runs and taking 6 wickets in her T20I career so far.
Top Bowlers
- Lauren Bell | ENG-W: A consistent wicket-taker, Bell has claimed 6 wickets in the series and has a total of 50 wickets in T20Is.
- Nallapureddy Charani | IND-W: The young spinner has made a mark with her impressive bowling, taking four wickets in her debut match and continuing to perform well in subsequent games.