Spectators and cricket enthusiasts are in for a riveting sports event as the India women’s cricket team is set to face their English counterparts in a series of multi-format games. The excitement is set to unfurl starting from December 6 and will continue the sporting action up till December 17.
Lovers of the game can look forward to a dynamic clash between the two formidable women’s cricket teams who will compete in both T20 internationals (T20Is) and a one-off Test match. With the matches scheduled to take place entirely in the cities of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, fans are ensured a thrilling cricket bonanza this winter.
The fast-paced action will commence with a trio of T20I matches sprawling from December 6 to December 10. All matches in this shortest form of the game will be hosted at the renowned Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The first face-off of the series will take place on December 6 and will be followed by subsequent encounters on consecutive days, December 9 and 10.
Following the T20Is, attention will shift to the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, where both teams will engage in a four-day Test match. This encounter, scheduled from December 14 to December 17, promises to be as enthralling as the shorter format, with both teams determined to showcase their cricketing prowess in the longer version of the game.
The historical narrative between these two cricketing giants shows that they are no strangers to one another on the field. They have confronted each other in 27 T20Is, with England Women currently holding a dominant 20-7 lead against India. Impressively, India Women have not yet managed to best England in a series comprising two or more T20Is. However, when it comes to Test matches, the stats tilt slightly in favor of India Women, who lead the win count with 2-1 out of 14 matches played, with the majority resulting in draws.
For fans eager to follow every pitch and run, live coverage of the series will be broadcast on Sports18. Additionally, online streaming will also be available through Jio Cinema and the FanCode app and website, ensuring no one misses out on the action.
The India women’s squad is looking strong under the leadership of captain Harmanpreet Kaur, with Smriti Mandhana serving as the vice-captain. The team boasts an array of talent with players like Jemimah Rodrigues, electric opener Shafali Verma, and all-rounder Deepti Sharma. Wicketkeeper-batters Yastika Bhatia and Richa Ghosh are set to provide stability behind the stumps, while new talents like Amanjot Kaur and Shreyanka Patil hope to make a mark. The bowling department features the likes of Renuka Singh Thakur and young sensation Titas Sadhu, with Pooja Vastrakar and Kanika Ahuja rounding out the formidable side.
This series, not only promises to be a gripping contest between bat and ball but also an opportunity to witness the evolving narrative of women’s cricket. As these two teams confront one another on Indian soil, each will be eager to etch a new chapter in their storied rivalry, igniting the passion of cricket enthusiasts and empowering the surge of women’s sports globally.