The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 19, 2025, is set to see India face England. The match is set to be held at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. India play after a week’s rest and will be keen to come good. On the other hand, England can assure a semi-final berth with a win.

India started their 2025 World Cup journey on a strong note. They picked two successive wins. However, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side has since then stumbled with back-to-back defeats.

England are unbeaten in this World Cup. They own three wins and saw one of their games having no result.

This is now a massive contest for both the sides as it will be a crucial fight in terms of race for the semis.

The Women’s ODI World Cup is an 8-team tournament with all sides playing against one another. The top 4 teams from this 8-team table will make it to the semis.

England are 4-time winners of the World Cup and 4-time runners-up. Meanwhile, India are two-time finalists.

India squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Uma Chetry.

England squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

Amy Jones (wk), Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Em Arlott, Sarah Glenn, Linsey Smith, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge.

In terms of the H2H record, the two teams have met 79 times. England lead the show 41-36 (two no-results). In World Cup history, England lead India 8-4.

India probable XI for the match against England

Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Amanjot Kaur/Kranti Gaud, Sree Charani, Renuka Thakur.

England probable XI for the match against India

Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.

The Women’s ODI World Cup Match No. 20 will start at 3:00pm IST on October 19 in Indore.

Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore & Key Details of the Stadium

The Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, is located in the  state of Madhya Pradesh in Central India. The stadium can host around 30000 people. In April 2006, the stadium hosted its first ODI match between India and England (men’s). Since then, the stadium has hosted both Test and T20I matches.

In 2011, the stadium also hosted its first Indian Premier League match.

The stadium hosted its first women’s international match when Australia and New Zealand Women squared up in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The New Zealand vs South Africa clash was the 2nd outing in this stadium. The India vs England game will now be the 3rd game in this stadium.

What is the Pitch like at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore?

One can expect a flat, true, and batsman-friendly surface here at the Holkar Cricket Stadium. The pitch here is of black-soil surface which can offer even bounce and minimal seam movement, making it a paradise for batters. Teams batting first will want to post a significant total. The surface rarely deteriorates here which will help shot making. Spinners may find some grip as the game progresses, but pacers will struggle without swing. Overall, this is a batting wicket.

Key Stats & Records at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

As mentioned, only two women’s cricket games across formats have been played here.

In the first match, Australia Women scored 326 runs in 49.3 overs. In response, New Zealand managed 237 runs in 43.2 overs. In the 2nd clash, NZ-W scored 231 before SA-W won the clash by six wickets (234/4).

The highest total at this venue in Men’s ODIs have been recorded by India, who scored 405/5. The Australian men’s team owns the lowest total here (217/10 versus India).

In Men’s ODI, India have won all of their 7 games played here at this venue.

10 of the 14 Men’s ODIs here have witnessed a score in excess of 260-plus. 300 have been breached thrice. Barring the 405/5, India also scored 399/5 and 385/9 here.

Virender Sehwag owns 220 ODI runs here from 2 matches. Current star batter Shubman Gill is next with 216 runs. S Sreesanth has 6 ODI wickets here with Ravindra Jadeja also picking 6.

As per ESPNcricinfothe average run rate for teams batting first here in Men’s ODIs read over 5.87 for sides batting first and 5.46 for teams batting 2nd.

IND vs ENG: Weather Forecast – Will Rain Play a Role?

According to the weather forecast, the match day looks stable with no significant rain predicted. However, it drizzled a little on Friday and Saturday. The weather in Indore is expected to be hot and humid.

India vs England: Pitch Advantage for Which Side?

All things considered, Indore is set to offer a good batting wicket. Both sides have solid batting names and one can expect a run-fest. England will probably be slight favourites given they have remained unbeaten this tournament. India will need to step up with the ball, in particular, to keep themselves in contention for a win.

FAQs – Pitch Report for Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

What is the pitch report for Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

One can expect a flat, true, and batsman-friendly surface here at the Holkar Cricket Stadium. The pitch here is of black-soil surface which can offer even bounce and minimal seam movement, making it a paradise for batters. Teams batting first will want to post a significant total. The surface rarely deteriorates here which will help shot making. Spinners may find some grip as the game progresses.

What is India and England’s H2H record in Women’s ODIs?

In terms of the H2H record, the two teams have met 79 times. England lead the show 41-36 (two no-results). In World Cup history, England lead India 8-4.