England Women vs India Women Today's Match Prediction, 1st T20I - Who will win today’s match?
ENG W vs IND W, 1st T20I - Who will win today’s match? (Source: BCCI)
Published - 27 May 2026, 10:45 PM• Read time - 12 mins
India women will look to finalise their preparations ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 as they take on England women in the first T20I of the three-match series on Thursday, May 28, at County Ground, Chelmsford. The Women in Blue have a lot of questions to answer after being hammered 1-4 in their last T20I assignment against South Africa.
On the other hand, England are fresh from a 2-1 series victory against New Zealand in the absence of their captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, who’s ruled out of the upcoming rubber as well. The hosts lost their last series against the Women in Blue on home soil in 2025 and would be eyeing revenge in the upcoming rubber as both teams build up to the World Cup.
ENG-W vs IND-W Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Thursday, May 28 | England Women vs India Women | 1st T20I | County Ground, Chelmsford. | 6:30 PM |
Venue Statistics (WT20I)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 14 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 6 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 8 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 138 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 120 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 226/3 (20 ov) by Australia-W vs England-W, 2019 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 83/10 (19.3 ov) by New Zealand-W vs England-W, 2011 |
| Highest Score Chased | 154 [154/2 in 18.4 overs] by England-W vs India-W, 2021 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 144/5 by England-W vs West Indies-W, 2025 |
County Ground Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Good |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Decent |
| Movement | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Almost Throughout | With new ball | Middle Overs |
ENG-W vs IND-W Head-to-Head record (WT20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 35 |
| England Women | 24 |
| India Women | 11 |
England-W vs India-W Playing XI Prediction
England Women
Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Amy Jones (wk), Dani Gibson, Charlie Dean (capt), Sophie Ecclestone, Issy Wong, Lindsey Smith
India Women
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil/Bharti Fulmali, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, N Shree Charani
Players to watch out for:
Alice Capsey
Being promoted to open the innings for the first time in her career, Capsey gleefully accepted the responsibility, scoring a match-winning 74* (51) in the first T20I against New Zealand. She finished as England’s leading run scorer of the series with 99 runs from three innings. The 21-year-old will look to continue her rich form against India as well.
Deepti Sharma
The spin all-rounder was India’s leading wicket-taker of the previous series against South Africa, with seven scalps across five games. She starred with a five-wicket haul in the fourth match and eventually saved her team from a whitewash. Sharma will again hold the key for the Women in Blue in the upcoming fixture, having previously tasted success in England.
Today's Match Prediction: England Women to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
