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Battle for Supremacy: England Women Host India in ODI Series Opener at The Rose Bowl
Fresh off a historic T20I series triumph, the confident India Women's team gears up to take on England Women in the first of a three-match ODI series today at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. Can Harmanpreet Kaur's squad carry their winning momentum into the 50-over format against a formidable English side?
The cricketing summer heats up as the England Women's team prepares to host their Indian counterparts in the first One Day International of a highly anticipated three-match series. The action unfolds today, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the picturesque Rose Bowl in Southampton, with play set to commence at 3:30 PM IST.
The series opener promises a compelling contest, particularly after India's recent historic achievement of clinching the five-match T20I series against England by a 3-2 margin on English soil. While the final T20I saw England snatch a five-wicket victory in Birmingham on July 12, the overall series triumph, spearheaded by the Player of the Series performance from Shree Charani, has undoubtedly injected a massive dose of confidence into the Indian camp.
The Rose Bowl, with its capacity of 6,500 (expandable to 20,000 with temporary seating), is renowned for its excellent facilities and is the home ground for Hampshire and Hampshire 2nd XI. Fans eager to catch the live action from India can tune into the Sony Sports Network for television broadcast or stream it live on SonyLIV.
Both squads boast a wealth of talent. Harmanpreet Kaur leads the Indian contingent, featuring experienced campaigners like Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma, alongside promising young stars such as Pratika Rawal and Kranti Goud. England, under the captaincy of Nat Sciver-Brunt, will rely on the prowess of players like Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones, and the ever-threatening Sophie Ecclestone.
Following today's encounter, the series moves to Lord's for the second ODI on July 19, and concludes at the Riverside Ground on July 22, with both matches also starting at 3:30 PM IST. This ODI series is a crucial next step for both teams as they continue their preparations and fine-tune their combinations for future international assignments.
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