Match: 20th Match (Day/Night), ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM IST
Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
Watch Live: JioHotstar (India), Star Sports (TV)
Toss: 2:30 PM IST
Match Format: 50 overs per side
Match Preview
India Women are in trouble. They need to win this match badly. After losing to South Africa and Australia, India are now in fourth place with just four points from four games.
This match is very important for India. If they lose, their next two games will be like knockout matches. India also haven’t won a single toss in this tournament. They will hope to change that today.
England Women are doing very well. They have won three matches and one game had no result. England are unbeaten and sit in third place. One more win and they will reach the semi-finals.
Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch:
The pitch at Holkar Stadium is good for batting. It is flat and easy to score runs on. Spinners will get some help later in the match. The ground has short boundaries, so we can expect many big hits. Teams usually like to chase here. Any score above 320 runs will be hard to chase.
Weather:
The weather will be warm and sunny today. Temperature will be around 29°C (85°F). There is no chance of rain. Perfect weather for cricket.
Confirmed Squads
India Women Squad (15 Players)
Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
Wicketkeepers: Uma Chetry, Richa Ghosh
Batters:
- Smriti Mandhana
- Pratika Rawal
- Harleen Deol
- Jemimah Rodrigues
All-Rounders:
- Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain)
- Amanjot Kaur
- Sneh Rana
- Deepti Sharma
Bowlers:
- Kranti Gaud
- Arundhati Reddy
- Renuka Singh
- Shree Charani
- Radha Yadav
England Women Squad (15 Players)
Captain: Nat Sciver-Brunt
Wicketkeeper: Amy Jones
Batters:
- Tammy Beaumont
- Sophia Dunkley
- Heather Knight
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge
All-Rounders:
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (Captain)
- Alice Capsey
- Charlie Dean
- Sarah Glenn
- Emma Lamb
Bowlers:
- Em Arlott
- Lauren Bell
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Lauren Filer
- Linsey Smith
Note: The final playing 11 will be announced at toss time (2:30 PM IST).
Players to Watch
| Role | India Women | England Women |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Batter | Smriti Mandhana – India’s best batter right now. Has scored 549 runs recently with an average of 54.9 | Tammy Beaumont – England’s experienced opener. Very important for giving good starts |
| Captain | Harmanpreet Kaur – She loves playing against England. Has scored 347 runs against them since 2022 World Cup with two centuries | Nat Sciver-Brunt – England’s captain and best player. Scored 434 runs at 54.25 average this season |
| All-Rounder | Deepti Sharma – Needs just one more wicket to reach 150 ODI wickets. Has gotten Sciver-Brunt out four times | Nat Sciver-Brunt – Can bat and bowl. England’s most important player |
| Spinner | Sneh Rana – India’s experienced spinner. Very important in middle overs | Sophie Ecclestone – World’s best left-arm spinner. Has dismissed Smriti Mandhana four times |
| Fast Bowler | Renuka Singh – India’s main fast bowler. Must take early wickets | Lauren Bell – England’s strike bowler. Can take important wickets |
Alt Text for Players to Watch Image: India and England women cricketers key players comparison table for World Cup 2025 match
Key Battle: India vs Left-Arm Spinners
India have a big problem in this World Cup. They have lost 15 wickets to left-arm spinners – more than any other team.
England have two good left-arm spinners: Sophie Ecclestone and Linsey Smith. If both play today, India’s batters will face a tough test.
What to Expect
India are struggling right now. Their bowlers can’t stop teams in the last 10 overs. Their middle-order batters are not scoring enough runs.
India’s experienced players like Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Deepti Sharma must play well today. If they fail, India will be in big trouble.
England are playing well but their batters are not very consistent. They depend too much on captain Nat Sciver-Brunt. If she fails, England can struggle.
For India, this match can change everything. Their batters need to score big. Their bowlers must stop England’s aggressive batting.
England want to keep winning and reach the semi-finals. They have less pressure because they are already in a good position. This means they can play freely.
The pitch is good for batting. Both teams can score more than 300 runs. Expect a high-scoring match with lots of boundaries.
Our Prediction
England are favorites to win this match. They are unbeaten in the tournament and playing with confidence. Their team is well-balanced with good batters and bowlers.
But India are playing at home in Indore. Their fans will support them loudly. India have match-winners like Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur. If these players perform well, India can win.
The toss will be very important. The team that bats second usually wins at this ground. India haven’t won a toss yet. Winning it today will give them a big advantage.
Our Pick: England Women have a 55% chance to win. India Women have a 45% chance. It will be a close match.
Key Factor: The toss. Winning the toss and choosing to chase will give a big advantage. Also, how India’s batters play against England’s left-arm spinners will decide the match.
Why This Match Matters
For India: They must win to stay in the tournament. A loss will make things very difficult.
For England: A win today means they reach the semi-finals. They can relax in their remaining matches.
This is a do-or-die match for India. England want to seal their semi-final spot. Don’t miss this exciting match at Holkar Stadium, Indore!
Match starts at 3:00 PM IST. Toss at 2:30 PM IST.