The stage is set for a thrilling finale as England Women take on India Women in the fifth and final T20I of the India Women’s tour of England 2025 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. India have already clinched the series with a commanding 3-1 lead, marking their first-ever T20I series win in England. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side will look to finish on a high and assert their dominance, while Tammy Beaumont’s England will be eager to salvage pride in front of their home crowd and end the series on a positive note.
Edgbaston is known for its batting-friendly surface, offering good bounce and pace that can help batters put up big scores. However, early assistance for seamers is not uncommon, especially if overcast conditions prevail. As the match progresses, spinners may also come into play, making team balance crucial for both sides.
England’s squad, led by Beaumont, features experienced campaigners like Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, and the world-class spinner Sophie Ecclestone. India, on the other hand, will rely on the explosive opening duo of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, with all-rounders Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana providing depth. Richa Ghosh’s form with the bat and gloves will be pivotal for the visitors.
With both teams boasting a blend of youth and experience, fans can expect a competitive contest. India will aim to cap off a historic tour with another win, while England will be desperate to strike back and give their supporters something to cheer about in the series decider.
England vs India Head-to-Head record in T20Is
Matches Played: 33 | England won: 22 | India won: 11 | No result: 0
EN-W vs IN-W 5th T20I: Match Details
- Date and Time: July 12, 11:05 pm IST/ 05:35 pm GMT/ 06:35 pm Local
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Edgbaston Pitch Report
The pitch at Edgbaston is traditionally known for being batting-friendly, offering good bounce and carry that allows batters to play their shots confidently. Early in the match, seamers may get some assistance due to the pitch’s natural freshness and possible overcast English conditions, which can help the ball move off the seam. As the game progresses, the surface tends to settle, making stroke play easier for batters. Spinners may come into play in the latter stages, especially if the pitch dries out, but overall, expect a surface that rewards positive intent from the batters while still offering something for disciplined bowlers.
Teams winning the toss often prefer to bat first and put runs on the board, but chasing is not out of question if conditions remain steady. Expect a competitive contest between bat and ball, with the pitch providing a fair balance for both departments.
EN-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Amy Jones, Richa Ghosh
- Batters: Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Sophia Dunkley, Shafali Verma,
- All-rounders: Deepti Sharma, Alice Capsey
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell
EN-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Smriti Mandhana (c), Sophia Dunkley (vc)
- Choice 2: Deepti Sharma (c), Sophie Ecclestone (vc)
EN-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction Backups
Sneh Rana, Harleen Deol, Paige Scholfield, Linsey Smith
EN-W vs IN-W Dream11 team for today’s match (July 12, 05:35 pm GMT):
Squads:
England Women: Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Tammy Beaumont (c), Amy Jones (wk), Paige Scholfield, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Issy Wong, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell, Em Arlott, Maia Bouchier, Linsey Smith
India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, Kranti Goud, Sayali Satghare, Yastika Bhatia, Harleen Deol
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