The India Women’s cricket team is riding some serious momentum into the 2nd T20I in Bristol against England, and Cricmatch365 is here to provide you with everything you need to know! After an impressive victory in the series opener, things are looking even better for India now that skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has returned.
Can England bounce back, or will India extend their winning run in the UK?
Let’s take a look at the relevant information, team news, pitch conditions, and what we think will happen in this Cricmatch365 preview. Smriti Mandhana’s Heroics & Shree Charani’s Dream Debut Related Post: Smriti Mandhana’s Top 5 T20I Performances India opened the series with a resounding 97-run victory at the 1st T20I at Trent Bridge. The match belonged to Smriti Mandhana, who blazed a scintillating 112* off 66 deliveries with world-class timing and aggressive attacking strokeplay. It should also be noted that Shree Charani made her debut at age 20 and picked up 4 wickets—and with pure pace, she blew England’s middle order away!
Key Takeaways from the 1st T20I:
India: 186/3 in 20 overs England: 89 all out in 17.4 overs Player of the Match: Smriti Mandhana (112*) England has plenty to fix, while India will head to Bristol full of confidence! The Return of Harmanpreet Kaur for India: Implications for the Team. The top news amongst the Indian camp appears to be that Captain Harmanpreet Kaur returns to the side after missing the opener with a “slight injury scare.” She brings some important elements to the table, including
Middle-order stability
Capacity to finish a match (which is so far rare for an Indian team)
Calm head in stressful moments
With Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Harmanpreet Kaur, the batting lineup for India has a much more solidified core, making it more dangerous for the opposition than ever before.
The opposite cannot be said for England, who will need more reliability from its top order. It all starts with the most experienced batter, Nat Sciver-Brunt, leading the charge if England hopes to make a run of dent. Sophie Ecclestone remains a large piece with the ball in hand.
Pitch report, weather & match details—County Ground, Bristol
Match Info Details
Date: July 1st, 2025
Venue: County Ground, Bristol
Time: 7:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM BST
Broadcast: Sony Sports Network, Fancode App
Pitch Conditions:
Batting-friendly surface
Short boundaries on both sides
Slight movement for pacers in early overs
Weather:
Clear skies
No rain interruptions expected
Humidity may affect bowling late in the game.
India vs. England Women T20 Head-to-Head and Predictions
Here’s a look at the T20I record between the two teams ahead of this series:
Team Wins Losses Win %
India 8 17 32%
England 17 8 68%
Prediction by Cricmatch365:
With the form, momentum, and captain returning, India Women will be the favorites to go 2-0 up. England needs a massive turnaround; they are lacking confidence, especially in their batting.
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Final Words: Is India on their way to dominate once again?
With Smriti on fire and Harmanpreet Kaur returning as captain, this Indian women’s team is in a dominant position to go 2-0 up in Bristol. England will fight back, especially being at home. This is going to be a match filled with spirit, emotion, and perhaps another exemplary performance from Team India.
