ENG-W vs IND-W 2nd T20I Prediction (Source: @BCCI/x.com)
T20 thrills are soaring high as England Women are all set to cross swords against India Women in the second T20I of the five-match T20I series on July 1. The County Ground, Bristol, is set to host the thrilling clash live from 11:00 PM (IST).
England Women
The first match of the five-match T20I series didn’t unfold unexpectedly for England Women as they faced a heartbreaking defeat in the clash. While batting first, the English batters struggled initially, but Lauren Bell secured three crucial scalps and India Women put on a massive total of 210 runs.
While chasing the total, their struggle worsened as they lost 2 wickets in the first two overs. Skipper Nat Sciver Brunt stepped in and played a crucial knock of 66 runs in 42 balls. But the rest of the batting lineup faltered against Team India’s bowling attack and faced a massive 97-run defeat.
India Women
In Smriti Mandhana’s captaincy, the Indian Women’s side gave a dreamy start to their campaign. After Shafali Verma walked away for 20 runs, Smriti Mandhana smashed a thrilling ton and played a knock of 112 runs. Adding to this, Harleen Deol’s quick-fire knock of 43 runs in 23 balls helped the visitors to put on a massive total.
While defending the total, the Indian bowlers shattered England’s batting lineup. Shree Charani led the way with a stunning 4-wicket haul, and Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav secured 2 wickets each. With that, they restricted the host to just 113 runs and scripted a huge 97-run victory.
ENG-W vs IND-W Head-to-Head In T20Is
| Categories | England Women | India Women |
| Matches Played | 31 | 31 |
| Matches Won | 22 | 9 |
| Matches Lost | 9 | 22 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Tied | 0 | 0 |
How County Ground, Bristol Pitch Behave?
The pitch at the County Ground in Bristol is well-known for being a batter's paradise, providing a steady pace and bounce that encourages confident stroke play. In the early stages, fast bowlers might get a bit of help with some seam movement and a touch of swing, particularly with the new ball. But as the game goes on, the surface tends to smooth out, making it easier for batters to settle in and build their innings. Bowlers will need to make the most of those initial conditions, as the pitch is likely to become more and more friendly for batting as the match progresses.
Players To Watch Out For In ENG-W vs IND-W 2nd T20I
England Women
Nat Sciver Brunt
Even in tough situations in the last clash, England captain Nat Sciver Brunt scored a thrilling fifty and played a knock of 66 runs in 42 balls with a strike rate of 157.14.
Sophie Ecclestone
Known for exceptional all-round abilities, Sophie Ecclestone is a massive strength in the squad. Despite scoring just 1 run and securing 1 wicket, she can change the game on their favor with her brilliance.
Lauren Bell
In a pressure moment during the last game, Lauren Bell stepped up with a brilliant spell. While conceding 27 runs, she secured 3 scalps with an economy rate of 6.80. She can be a game-changer.
India Women
Smriti Mandhana
In the last match, Smriti Mandhana put on a batting show on the field. After a stunning century, she played a knock of 112 runs in just 62 balls with a whopping strike rate of 180.65. She will be a key part of India’s batting order.
Deepti Sharma
Deepti Sharma unleashed her all-round performance in the last match. After being unbeaten in just 7 runs, she secured 2 crucial wickets while conceding 32 runs in 3 overs. Her all-round abilities can be a plus for the side.
Shree Charani
Only in her debut game in the last match, Shree Charani stunned the world with her brilliance. While conceding just 12 runs, she secured a thrilling four-wicket haul and shattered the opponent’s lineup. She will try hard to continue her dominating form.
Today’s Match Prediction: ENG-W vs IND-W 2nd T20I
England Women: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell
India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani
ENG-W vs IND-W 2nd T20I: Predicted Score
Predicted first innings score: 180-190
Predicted second innings score: 200-210
Predicted Result: Considering the conditions, the chasing side is set to have an edge in the match.
