INDW vs ENGW 1st ODI Match Prediction

INDW vs ENGW Team Previews

India Women

Indian women looked an altogether different side in the ODIs as compared to the T20s primarily because of two reasons. One, the presence of Mithali Raj imparted experience and stability to the middle order which glued the together the batting lineup. Second, the spinners had plenty to overs to weave and web around Kiwi batsmen who aren't really known to play spin well.

Indian women will once again rely heavily on their spinners in a bid to stop fearsome English batting lineup from running away with the game. With Mithali Raj, Smriti Mandhana, and Jemimah Rodriques in superb form, Indian top-order looks well-settled. However, vice-captain Harmanpreet is set to miss out due to ankle injury leaving Indian middle-order in a state of concern.

All in all, with a fragile middle-order, the top-order and the spinners will have to do the bulk of the damage for Indians to have a say against strong English lineup. They have a solid team on paper and with the home advantage, they certainly are not to be taken lightly.

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England Women

While most women team across the globe are applying permutations and combinations to get their combination right for the ICC Women's World Cup, England are likely to field their first XI in the opening match of the series.

England have a powerful batting lineup which is experienced in playing at almost all conditions and have plenty of runs behind them. With Sarah Taylor back in the squad and Heather Knight & Tammy Beaumont in superb form, this English lineup is nothing short of formidable.

Spin duties will be shouldered by Sophie Eccelstone, Heather Knight, and Alex Hartley who all have done reasonably well of late. Anya Shrubsole will be hoping to put yet another brilliant performance as she did against the same opponents in the World Cup final. Overall, England have a superb team, but adapting to conditions could be a challenge and if they can do that, they'll be a tough side to contend with.