India Women vs England Women T20I 2025: Full Match Report, Scorecard, Streaming Info, and Pitch Analysis from Trent Bridge

June 28, 2025
|In Sports
|By Ajay Yadav

Match Summary

In a high-octane opening T20I between India Women and England Women at Trent Bridge, England Women clinched a thrilling 6-run victory, powered by a gritty half-century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge and an impressive bowling effort from Sophie Ecclestone. The Indian side, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, fought valiantly but fell short in the final overs despite a fighting effort from Harleen Deol and Richa Ghosh.

Date: June 28, 2025
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Match: 1st T20I – India Women vs England Women
Series: India Women Tour of England 2025

Full Scorecard

England Women Innings: 164/6 in 20 overs

  • Danni Wyatt-Hodge: 63 (44)

  • Heather Knight (C): 28 (22)

  • Amy Jones: 21 (14)

  • Nat Sciver-Brunt: 18 (15)

  • Shreyanka Patil: 2/27 (4)

  • Renuka Singh: 1/29 (4)

  • Radha Yadav: 1/31 (3)

India Women Innings: 158/7 in 20 overs

  • Harleen Deol: 47 (34)

  • Richa Ghosh: 35 (21)

  • Harmanpreet Kaur: 24 (19)

  • Sophie Ecclestone: 3/24 (4)

  • Sarah Glenn: 2/28 (4)

  • Lauren Bell: 1/26 (3)

Result: England Women won by 6 runs
Player of the Match: Danni Wyatt-Hodge

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Where to Watch IND-W vs ENG-W Live

In India:

  • Live Telecast: Sports18

  • Live Streaming: JioCinema App

In the UK:

  • Live Telecast: Sky Sports Cricket

  • Live Streaming: Sky Go, NOW TV

Other Countries:

  • Available on ICC.tv in selected regions

Team Squads

India Women Playing XI:

  1. Shafali Verma

  2. Smriti Mandhana

  3. Harleen Deol

  4. Harmanpreet Kaur (C)

  5. Richa Ghosh (wk)

  6. Jemimah Rodrigues

  7. Deepti Sharma

  8. Shreyanka Patil

  9. Radha Yadav

  10. Renuka Singh

  11. Pooja Vastrakar

England Women Playing XI:

  1. Danni Wyatt-Hodge

  2. Maia Bouchier

  3. Heather Knight (C)

  4. Nat Sciver-Brunt

  5. Amy Jones (wk)

  6. Alice Capsey

  7. Sophie Ecclestone

  8. Sarah Glenn

  9. Lauren Bell

  10. Charlie Dean

  11. Issy Wong

Pitch Report: Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Trent Bridge is traditionally known as a batting-friendly pitch with true bounce and shorter square boundaries. The pitch used for the match offered consistent pace early in the game, favoring stroke-play. As the match progressed, the surface slowed down slightly, bringing spinners into play. Ecclestone and Glenn capitalized on this and turned the game in England’s favor.

Average 1st innings score in T20Is: ~170
Winning record while chasing: ~45%

Key Moments

  • Danni Wyatt-Hodge led from the front with a classy 63, anchoring England’s innings.

  • A 61-run partnership between Harleen Deol and Richa Ghosh gave India a fighting chance.

  • Sophie Ecclestone’s spell dismantled India’s middle-order, securing the win for England.

Post-Match Reactions

Harmanpreet Kaur:
“We fought hard till the end. Credit to Harleen and Richa for their effort. A few lapses cost us. We’ll regroup for the next match.”

Heather Knight:
“Danni gave us a perfect start and Sophie was outstanding. This win gives us good momentum moving forward.”

Series Schedule

  • 2nd T20I: July 1, 2025 – Headingley, Leeds

  • 3rd T20I: July 4, 2025 – The Rose Bowl, Southampton

This T20I series will be followed by a 3-match ODI series as both teams prepare for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Players to Watch

India:

  • Harleen Deol – emerging as a reliable middle-order anchor

  • Renuka Singh – lethal with the new ball

England:

  • Danni Wyatt-Hodge – consistent and aggressive opener

  • Sophie Ecclestone – world’s top T20 spinner continues to dominate

Conclusion

The opening match of the India vs England Women’s T20I series delivered excitement and top-class performances. With England drawing first blood, India will look to level the series in Leeds. Fans can expect more close finishes and memorable cricket in this much-anticipated bilateral clash.