India Women’s cricket team holds a 1-0 lead in the ongoing three-match ODI series against England Women, following a solid four-wicket win in the first match. The second ODI is scheduled to take place on July 19 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
Series Overview: ODIs Follow Thrilling T20 Battles
The One Day International series is part of India Women’s ongoing tour of England, which also included a five-match T20I series. The T20I leg ended with a close 3-2 series win for India, showcasing strong performances across departments. Now, attention shifts to the 50-over format where India aims to continue its dominance.
Second ODI at Lord’s: All Eyes on the Big Clash
The second ODI, to be played at Lord’s on Friday, July 19, is expected to draw significant attention. With India leading the series, a win will seal the ODI series in their favor. However, England will be desperate to bounce back and level the series before the final game.
Leadership and Key Players
India Women are being led by experienced captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who has consistently been a pillar of strength in both formats.
England Women are captained by bowling all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt, who will be eager to guide her team to a comeback on home soil.
Both teams feature a mix of youth and experience, making the remaining matches thrilling contests for fans.
Schedule of the ODI Series
1st ODI: India won by 4 wickets
2nd ODI: July 19, 2025 – Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
3rd ODI: July 22, 2025 – Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
India’s Tour of England: Recap and Outlook
During this tour, India and England have faced off in eight matches across both formats (5 T20Is and 3 ODIs). While India edged the T20I series 3-2, they now aim to wrap up the ODI leg with another series victory.
The tour is part of the teams’ preparations for future ICC events, and each game serves as a key opportunity to test combinations and form.
What’s at Stake
A win in the second ODI will give India an unassailable lead and back-to-back series wins on English soil, which would be a massive confidence booster. For England, the goal is clear: win at Lord’s to keep the series alive for the final showdown at Chester-le-Street.
