England Women will host India Women in the opening ODI of their three-match series on Wednesday, July 16, at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. Both teams enter the contest with impressive recent form, making this a high-stakes series opener. England, fresh off a ODI series sweep against West Indieswill look to capitalize on home advantage and a well-settled squad. India, meanwhile, rides a winning wave with growing squad depth, a “happy headache” for captain Harmanpreet Kaur as emerging stars push for starting spots.

England’s line-up, anchored by experienced players, will challenge India’s bowlers, while India has the form and depth to exploit any lapses with both bat and ball. The first ODI promises a compelling battle as both sides aim to set the tone for the series and test combinations ahead of future world events.

ENG-W vs IND-W Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 76 | ENG-W won: 40 | IND-W won: 34 | No result: 2

ODI Stats and Records at The Rose Bowl Stadium

• Total matches: 36
• Matches won batting first: 17
• Matches won bowling first: 17
• Average 1st innings scores: 239
• Average 2nd innings scores: 208
• Highest total recorded: 373/3 (50 OV) by eng vs pak
• Lowest total recorded: 65/10 (24 OV) by USA vs aus
• Highest score chased: 329/3 (49.5 Ov) by IRE vs ENG
• Lowest score defended: 224/8 (50 Ov) by IND vs AFG

The Rose Bowl Stadium Pitch Report:

The pitch at The Rose Bowl in Southampton for the first ODI between England Women and India Women is expected to offer a good balance between bat and ball. Historically, the ground provides a consistent bounce with minimal unevenness, allowing batters to play their strokes confidently. Early in the match, seam bowlers might extract some movement under overcast conditions, making the initial overs challenging for batters. However, as the innings progresses, the surface tends to settle, favouring stroke play and enabling batters to build innings. Spinners may also play a role in the middle overs due to the pitch easing out but are unlikely to dominate. Overall, teams batting first should aim for a competitive total in the 250-270 run range to put pressure on the opposition.

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