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India Women’s Cricket Team Begins England Tour with Big Hopes and Fresh Faces
India Women’s cricket team arrives in England for a packed white-ball series, aiming to test young talent and gain momentum in challenging conditions.

The Indian women’s cricket team has landed in the United Kingdom ahead of their much-anticipated white-ball series against England. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the squad in five T20Is and three ODIs, scheduled between June 28 and July 22, 2025.

The team received a warm welcome as the BCCI posted photos of their arrival. The official social media post read, “Mumbai 🇮🇳 ➡️ London 🇬🇧 Recalling UK memories and creating new ones ✨”, which added to the fans' excitement for the upcoming matches.

Match Venues and Timings Confirmed

The tour will feature matches at some of England’s most iconic grounds. Here's the full schedule:

T20I Series

  • 1st T20I: Saturday, June 28 – Nottingham – 7:00 PM IST

  • 2nd T20I: Tuesday, July 1 – Bristol – 11:00 PM IST

  • 3rd T20I: Friday, July 4 – The Oval – 11:05 PM IST

  • 4th T20I: Wednesday, July 9 – Manchester – 11:00 PM IST

  • 5th T20I: Saturday, July 12 – Birmingham – 11:05 PM IST

ODI Series

  • 1st ODI: Wednesday, July 16 – Southampton – 5:30 PM IST

  • 2nd ODI: Saturday, July 19 – Lord’s – 3:30 PM IST

  • 3rd ODI: Tuesday, July 22 – Chester-le-Street – 5:30 PM IST

Opportunity to Test Bench Strength

This tour is not just about winning matches—it’s also a great chance for India to test their squad depth. Playing in English conditions will help the team sharpen their game plans and gain more international exposure.

The Indian side will focus on playing fearless but smart cricket. Every match will be a chance to fine-tune combinations, especially with young players looking to prove themselves on the big stage.

T20I Squad Features Balanced Mix

India's T20I team includes both experienced and young talent. With Harmanpreet Kaur at the helm and Smriti Mandhana as her deputy, the team is expected to play aggressive cricket. Power-hitters like Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues will look to dominate in the shortest format.

India Women’s T20I Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper), Yastika Bhatia (Wicketkeeper), Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Shuchi Upadhyay, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare

ODI Squad Brings in Fresh Faces

The 50-over squad has a few changes, with young players like Pratika Rawal and Tejal Hasabnis earning call-ups. This lineup will help India build for the future while also aiming for strong performances in the present.

India Women’s ODI Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper), Yastika Bhatia (Wicketkeeper), Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Shuchi Upadhyay, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare

Eyes on Performance and Progress

The Indian women’s team will aim to start strong and maintain momentum throughout the tour. These matches not only provide a chance for victory but also a platform to prepare for bigger global events in future.

With a balanced squad, iconic venues, and plenty of expectations, the tour promises to deliver exciting cricket and memorable moments.