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After a thrilling T20I series that saw India Women clinch the title against England, both teams now shift focus to the ODI series, starting July 16 at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. The home side will look to square off things while the visitors will look to carry forward the momentum.
ENG-W vs IND-W ODI series preview
India will enter the ODI series with momentum after a historic T20I series win. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the team boasts a solid batting order and versatile all-rounders. Young talents add energy, while experienced bowlers provide control. India will look to adapt quickly to English conditions and continue their impressive run in the 50-over format. England, led by Nat Sciver Brunt, are determined to bounce back on home soil after the T20I setback. With match-winners like Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone, England’s squad is both experienced and dynamic. Their bowlers will aim to exploit home conditions, while the batting lineup seeks consistency. England will be eager to square off things in the longer format.
India’s best XI for the ODI series against England:
1. Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain)
- Role: Opening Batter
- Strength: Elegant strokeplay and consistency
- Expectation: Smriti will be key to giving India strong starts, using her timing and ability to find gaps early. Her experience in English conditions will help stabilize the innings and set a solid foundation.
2. Pratika Rawal
- Role: Opening Batter
- Strength: Right-handed aggression and impressive domestic and international form
- Expectation: Pratika Rawal brings a fearless attitude at the top of the order. Known for her ability to attack from the outset and build meaningful partnerships, she has quickly become a vital opener for India.
3. Jemimah Rodrigues
- Role: Top-order Batter
- Strength: Smart shot selection and quick running between wickets
- Expectation: Jemimah will focus on rotating the strike and building partnerships, helping maintain momentum in the middle overs.
4. Harmanpreet Kaur (captain)
- Role: Middle-order Batter and Leader
- Strength: Strong finishing skills and calm under pressure
- Expectation: Harmanpreet’s leadership and ability to play crucial innings will be vital in guiding India through tight moments and accelerating when needed.
5. Harleen Deol
- Role: Middle-order Batter
- Strength: Adaptability and athletic fielding
- Expectation: Harleen will provide flexibility, able to either consolidate or attack depending on the match situation.
6. Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper)
- Role: Wicketkeeper-Batter
- Strength: Quick scoring and sharp glovework
- Expectation: Richa is expected to finish innings strongly and maintain sharpness behind the stumps, especially against England’s spinners.
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- Role: All-rounder (off-spin)
- Strength: Control with the ball and steady batting
- Expectation: Deepti will aim to control the middle overs with her spin and contribute useful runs lower down the order.
8. Sneh Rana
- Role: All-rounder (off-spin)
- Strength: Tight bowling and handy batting
- Expectation: Sneh will support the spin attack and add depth to the batting lineup, especially in pressure situations.
9. Amanjot Kaur
- Role: Seam Bowler and Lower-order Batter
- Strength: Medium pace and useful hitting
- Expectation: Amanjot will look to break partnerships with the ball and provide quick runs toward the end of the innings.
10. Shuchi Upadhyay
- Role: Fast Bowler
- Strength: Swing bowling and accuracy
- Expectation: Shuchi’s job is to make early inroads with the new ball and maintain tight lines to build pressure.
11. Sree Charani
- Role: Fast Bowler
- Strength: Pace and bounce
- Expectation: Sree will focus on consistent pace and hitting the right areas to trouble England’s batters throughout the innings.
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