IND-W vs ENG-W Head-to-Head Record & Stats: On October 19, 2025, at 15:00 IST, India Women will play England Women in their 20th ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
The tournament has now entered its mid-season phase, and every match is crucial to shaping the semifinal race. After two consecutive defeats, the Indian women’s team is eager to bounce back. Meanwhile, the England women’s team is unbeaten and sits second in the points table.
The Indian women’s team has a historic record against England, having won four of their last five matches, and will now look to capitalise on this on their home turf. Meanwhile, the England women’s team, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, will look to maintain their winning streak and secure a place in the semifinals.
Before this match, let’s review the IND-W vs. ENG-W head-to-head record, recent results, and important statistics
IND-W vs ENG-W Head-to-Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | IND-W Won | ENG-W Won | No Result |
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| 79 | 36 | 41 | 02 |
England Women have a slight edge in overall head-to-head stats, but India Women have dominated recent encounters, winning 4 of the last 5 ODIs between the two sides.
India Women – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (IND-W – Opp) |
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| 12 Oct 25 | AUS-W | Lost | 3 wickets | 330/10 – 331/7 |
| 09 Oct 25 | SA-W | Lost | 3 wickets | 251/10 – 252/7 |
| 05 Oct 25 | PAK-W | Won | 88 runs | 247/10 – 159/10 |
| 30 Sep 25 | SL-W | Won | 59 runs (D/L) | 237/6 – 211/10 |
| 27 Sep 25 | NZ-W | Won | 4 wickets (D/L) | 232/8 – 237/6 |
Smriti Mandhana and Pratiksha Raval have been shining at the top of the order, while Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh have anchored the middle order.
The bowling unit, led by Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur, will be hoping for a better performance after their consistent performances in recent matches.
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England Women – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (ENG-W – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 25 | SL-W | Won | 89 runs | 253/9 – 164/10 |
| 07 Oct 25 | BAN-W | Won | 4 wickets | 182/6 – 178/10 |
| 03 Oct 25 | SA-W | Won | 10 wickets | 73/0 – 69/10 |
| 28 Sep 25 | AUS-W | Won | 4 wickets | 251/6 – 247/10 |
| 25 Sep 25 | IND-W | Won | 152 runs | 339/9 – 187/10 |
Heather Knight and Nat Sciver-Brunt form the backbone of England’s batting, while Sophie Ecclestone and Charlotte Dean have been impressive with the ball, maintaining consistent pressure in the middle overs.
India Women vs England Women Key Player Battles
1. Smriti Mandhana vs Sophie Ecclestone
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Mandhana’s elegant stroke play against spin will be tested by Ecclestone’s accuracy and subtle flight variations on the Indore surface.
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Ecclestone has dismissed Mandhana multiple times in ODIs — this contest could decide India’s top-order momentum.
2. Harmanpreet Kaur vs Nat Sciver-Brunt
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Two world-class all-rounders and captains go head-to-head; both can change the game with bat or ball.
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Sciver-Brunt’s clever seam movement can trouble Kaur early, but once set, Kaur’s power hitting can dominate the English attack.
3. Richa Ghosh vs Charlotte Dean
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Ghosh’s explosive finishing ability will be crucial against Dean’s disciplined off-spin in the middle and death overs.
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Dean’s ability to vary pace could restrict Ghosh’s boundary options, making this a battle of patience vs aggression.
4. Deepti Sharma vs Heather Knight
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Deepti’s controlled spin and line could test Knight’s composure in the middle overs.
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Knight’s ability to rotate strike efficiently will be key to preventing India’s spinners from tightening the grip.
5. Jemimah Rodrigues vs Sophie Ecclestone
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Rodrigues’s footwork and ability to find gaps will be vital against Ecclestone’s consistent spin attack.
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If Rodrigues handles Ecclestone well, it can relieve pressure on India’s middle order and set up a big total.
IND-W vs ENG-W Win Prediction
England Women have displayed remarkable consistency, but their record in Indian conditions remains a concern. India’s batters are familiar with the pitch, and their spinners could exploit the slow surface.
Expect a close, high-intensity battle — but with the home advantage and stronger middle order, India Women are slightly favoured to win this contest.
Prediction: India Women to win by a narrow margin in Indore.
