IND-W vs ENG-W Pitch Report: India Women will face England Women in a warm-up clash ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, Bengaluru, on 25 September 2025, at 09:30 IST.
With balanced conditions on offer, both teams will look to fine-tune their combinations before the mega event begins.
BCCI Centre of Excellence Pitch Report – IND-W vs ENG-W
The BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru has a unique surface mix. Depending on which track is used (Ground A, B, or C), teams can expect varied conditions.
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Ground A (Mumbai red soil): Offers pace and bounce, making life easier for stroke-makers. Pacers can extract carry early on.
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Ground B (Mandya local soil): Spin-friendly surface where slower bowlers dominate as the game progresses.
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Ground C (Black cotton soil): Abrasive, two-paced wicket that tests batting skills in the middle overs.
Batting Conditions
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A true bounce wicket in the power play allows openers like Smriti Mandhana and Amy Jones to play attacking shots.
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Once spinners settle in, batters will need to rotate strike and avoid collapses.
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A par score here would be in the range of 250–270 in ODIs.
Pace Bowling
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Seamers get early movement, especially under morning cloud cover.
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Bowlers like Kranti Goud and Lauren Bell could strike with the new ball.
Spin Bowling
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Spinners such as Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone will be crucial in the middle overs, especially on Ground B, where spin thrives.
Average 1st Innings Score (ODIs at Bengaluru)
~255 runs
Toss Prediction – IND-W vs ENG-W
Teams winning the toss are likely to bat first, especially on a fresh surface. Defending totals becomes easier as the pitch slows down in the second innings.
IND-W vs ENG-W Weather Forecast – Bengaluru (25 Sep, Morning)
The weather is expected to be cloudy with mild humidity, making it a good day for cricket with no rain interruptions expected.
Hourly Outlook (Local Time – Bengaluru):
| Time | Temp | Rain | Wind Speed | Wind Direction | Cloud Cover | Conditions |
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| 09:30 | 22°C | 0% | 10 km/h | SE | 55% | Cloudy, swing likely early |
| 12:30 | 25°C | 0% | 12 km/h | SE | 40% | Bright, batting-friendly |
| 15:30 | 26°C | 0% | 14 km/h | SE | 30% | Warm, ideal for spinners |
What Conditions Suggest – IND-W vs ENG-W
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If India Women bat first: With Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur in form, India could post 260–280, putting England under pressure.
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If England Women bat first: Expect Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amy Jones to anchor, with a realistic total around 240–260.
Key Factor: Spin will play a decisive role, and whichever team handles it better is likely to dominate.
