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India Women vs England Women, Match 20 Match Summary

IND-W vs ENG-W, 2025 - ODI Summary

India Women vs England Women Scorecard

Match Ended

Match 20, Holkar Stadium, Indore , Oct 19, 2025

India Women

284/6 (50.0/50)

England Women

288/8 (50.0/50)

England Women beat India Women by 4 runs

Player of the Match

Heather Knight

109(91)

ENG-W 288/8

Top Batsmen

Heather Knight

109 (91)

15x4s
1x6s
119.78SR

Amy Jones

56 (68)

8x4s
0x6s
82.35SR

Top Bowlers

Deepti Sharma

ECON 5.10

OVERS

51/4

R/W

Nallapureddy Charani

ECON 6.80

OVERS

68/2

R/W

IND-W 284/6

Top Batsmen

Smriti Mandhana

88 (94)

8x4s
0x6s
93.61SR

Harmanpreet Kaur

70 (70)

10x4s
0x6s
100SR

Top Bowlers

Nat Sciver

ECON 5.87

OVERS

47/2

R/W

Linsey Smith

ECON 4.00

OVERS

40/1

R/W

Right then, that’s all from this thrilling contest where England Women have sealed their semi-final spot, but things get a bit tough for India Women now with only one spot remaining. Next up, we head to the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, where Sri Lanka Women take on Bangladesh Women in a high-stakes clash on 20th October, Monday. The action kicks off at 3 pm IST (9.30 am GMT), but as always, you can join us early for all the pre-match build-up and insights. Until then, take care and goodbye!

Nat Sciver-Brunt, the victorious skipper of England Women, expressed her elation, stating that she was absolutely delighted with the team's performance. She revealed that the team had planned to take it one wicket at a time during the bowling innings and acknowledged that Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur's partnership was a crucial moment. However, England was confident that getting a wicket would turn the game in their favor, a strategy they had discussed before the match. Sciver-Brunt praised the team's execution, highlighting their brilliant plans. She also commended Linsey Smith, who delivered the last over, stating that she was always going to bowl it and did a superb job in killing the game. The England captain was impressed with the batter's innings, particularly her sweeps and reverse sweeps, which prevented India from getting into her rhythm. Sciver-Brunt concluded by expressing her team's focus on the remaining games, aiming to qualify for the knockout stages and continue their momentum.

Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of India Women, says that Smriti Mandhana's wicket was the turning point, but still they had enough batters and do not know how things went wrong. Adds that the mood is definitely a bit down in the dressing room after giving such a big effort, but just not crossing the line. Mentions they have played good cricket in the last three games, but they are just not able to go over the line, which is an area they need to work on. Says that they thought keeping England under 300 was good enough to chase it down, but it was not the case. Further adds that when she and Smriti were batting, it was looking good, but even after their dismissals, they still had others to do the job, but it did not go their way. Ends by saying that they definitely have the belief and are looking forward to the New Zealand game.

Heather Knight is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for her fantastic ton. Knight was really pleased with her performance, appreciating the conditions that were conducive to batting. She felt England needed 300 runs and was frustrated with how she got out but was celebrating her 300th cap, a big occasion. Knight mentioned she was a tiny bit slow at the start but had more boundary options and was free to play reverse sweeps. She was pleased with her match-defining innings, utilizing the gaps in the field to score boundaries square of the wicket.

Presentation Time...

England Women will be thrilled with the way they turned the game around after being on the back foot for most of the chase. Lauren Bell struck early, and Linsey Smith followed up with another wicket, but India Women dominated the middle overs, making it seem like the game might slip away. A crucial breakthrough came when Nat Sciver-Brunt dismissed Harmanpreet Kaur, giving England a lifeline. From there, they fought their way back, chipping away at the Indian batting line-up with regular wickets, as Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone each picked up two key scalps towards the end. Their fielding was outstanding, with sharp catching making all the difference in this nail-biting finish.

Earlier in the game, England Women put up a strong total on the board, led by a brilliant century from Heather Knight in her 300th international appearance. She was well supported by Amy Jones, who notched up a fine half-century, and Nat Sciver-Brunt, who added a handy contribution in the middle order. However, given the platform they had heading into the final ten overs, England would’ve hoped to push well past the 300-mark. Instead, a late collapse saw them lose their last five wickets for just over 40 runs, stalling their momentum and finishing on 288/8. For India Women, the ever-reliable Deepti Sharma starred with the ball, claiming her best World Cup figures of 4/51 in this high-stakes encounter, while Sree Charani chipped in with a couple, and the remaining two wickets came via run-outs.

After that, Smriti Mandhana shifted gears beautifully, and with the ever-reliable Deepti Sharma for company, the pair built another crucial partnership to keep India in the chase. Just when things seemed to be under control, Smriti fell while attempting an ambitious shot, departing for a well-made 88 - a blow that brought the pressure right back on the hosts. Deepti, however, ensured that their stand didn’t go in vain, bringing up her own fifty and guiding India closer to the target. But her dismissal at a critical juncture, with the hosts still needing 27 runs, swung the momentum again, and despite their valiant effort, India fell agonizingly short by just 4 runs.

Chasing a daunting target, India got off to a rather slow start and lost Pratika Rawal early. Harleen Deol tried to inject some momentum with a few crisp shots but fell right at the end of the Powerplay. Smriti Mandhana took her time to settle in and soon found solid support from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who looked as determined as ever. The duo began rebuilding steadily before shifting gears once set, finding the boundaries with ease. Both registered splendid half-centuries and stitched together a crucial 125-run stand. However, Kaur’s dismissal for 70 left the hosts still needing over 100 runs, with Mandhana holding the fort at the other end.

ENGLAND WOMEN ADVANCE TO THE SEMI-FINALS! What an incredible heist they’ve pulled off here in Indore, handing India Women their third straight defeat of this World Cup. The hosts will be kicking themselves for letting this one slip away after being in control for large parts of the game. It’s heartbreak and disappointment in the Indian camp, but sheer elation and celebration in the English dugout!

Over 50 : 284/6

9 Runs

149.1
149.2
149.3
049.4
249.5
449.6

A. Kaur

18 (15)

S. Rana

10 (9)

L. Smith

10-0-40-1

49.6

Linsey Smith To Amanjot Kaur

FOUR! A boundary to end the contest but England Women have pulled off a miraculous victory from the jaws of defeat against India Women in Indore. Tossed up on off, Amanjot Kaur swings, gets an outside edge that flies behind backward point for four runs. England Women wins this by 4 runs.

49.5

Linsey Smith To Amanjot Kaur

Fuller on middle and leg, Amanjot Kaur sweeps this to deep mid-wicket and takes two. If Smith bowls a legal delivery, it is all over for India Women as they need 9 off the last delivery.

49.4

Linsey Smith To Amanjot Kaur

Another excellent fielding effort from Heather Knight this time and it is a dot from Smith. Full and wide of off, Amanjot Kaur drives this crisply to the left of cover for no run.

49.3

Linsey Smith To Sneh Rana

Short of a length on middle and off, Sneh Rana gets it away to deep square for one.

49.2

Linsey Smith To Amanjot Kaur

Low and full again, on middle and leg, Amanjot Kaur smashes this to long on for one.

49.1

Linsey Smith To Sneh Rana

Low full toss on middle and leg, Sneh Rana flicks this to deep mid-wicket for one.

Over 49 : 275/6

9 Runs

448.1
148.2
148.3
148.4
048.5
248.6

A. Kaur

11 (11)

S. Rana

8 (7)

L. Bell

9-0-52-1

48.6

Lauren Bell To Amanjot Kaur

This English side has saved around 15-20 runs in the field in the closing stages and that's why they find themselves in pole position. Good length wide of off, Amanjot Kaur smashes this off her back foot wide to the left of Nat Sciver-Brunt at cover. A brilliant diving effort to Nat's left from the English skipper keeps it down to 2.

48.5

Lauren Bell To Amanjot Kaur

Looking to be innovative but ending up being silly. Slower one, wide of off, Amanjot Kaur looks to go for the reverse sweep and misses out completely. A dot.

48.4

Lauren Bell To Sneh Rana

No pace to play with for Rana. Back of a hand on middle and leg, Sneh Rana flicks this to deep square for one.

48.3

Lauren Bell To Amanjot Kaur

Back of the hand, slower one, around off. Amanjot Kaur looks to step out and swing but gets it edged onto her pads for one.

48.2

Lauren Bell To Sneh Rana

Good length around off, Sneh Rana punches this to cover for one.

48.1

Lauren Bell To Sneh Rana

FOUR! A perfect start for India Women as Sneh Rana finds the fence here. Low full toss on middle and off, Sneh Rana gets low and smashes this towards the right of deep mid-wicket for four runs. The fielder puts in a valiant diving effort but it goes in vain s the ball was hit hrd and in the gap.

Lauren Bell to bowl the 49th over.

Over 48 : 266/6

4 Runs

147.1
147.2
147.3
047.4
147.5
047.6

A. Kaur

8 (8)

S. Rana

2 (4)

L. Smith

9-0-31-1

47.6

Linsey Smith To Amanjot Kaur

A dot to end the over and it seems to be England Women's game to lose from here on. 23 needed off the last 2 overs. Floated on the pads, Amanjot Kaur goes for the sweep but misses out.

47.5

Linsey Smith To Sneh Rana

Low full toss on middle and leg, Sneh Rana rolls this to long on for one.

47.4

Linsey Smith To Sneh Rana

Seam up, straight one, around leg, Sneh Rana goes for the flick but misses.

47.3

Linsey Smith To Amanjot Kaur

Pushed through on leg, Amanjot Kaur flicks this away for one.

47.2

Linsey Smith To Sneh Rana

Tossed up on off, Sneh Rana drives this to long off and rotates again.

47.1

Linsey Smith To Amanjot Kaur

Tossed up on middle and leg, Amanjot Kaur rolls this to long on for one.

Over 47 : 262/6

5 Runs

446.1
046.2
146.3
046.4
W 46.5
046.6

S. Rana

0 (1)

A. Kaur

6 (5)

S. Ecclestone

10-0-58-1

46.6

Sophie Ecclestone To Sneh Rana

Tossed up on off, Sneh Rana drives this to cover for a dot.

Full Commentary

50 OV

9 Runs

L. Smith to S. Rana A. Kaur

149.1
149.2
149.3
049.4
249.5
449.6

49 OV

9 Runs

L. Bell to S. Rana A. Kaur

448.1
148.2
148.3
148.4
048.5
248.6

48 OV

4 Runs

L. Smith to A. Kaur S. Rana

147.1
147.2
147.3
047.4
147.5
047.6

47 OV

5 Runs

S. Ecclestone to A. Kaur D. Sharma S. Rana

446.1
046.2
146.3
046.4
W 46.5
046.6

46 OV

4 Runs

Nat Sciver to D. Sharma R. Ghosh A. Kaur

145.1
145.2
145.3
W 45.4
045.5
145.6

45 OV

6 Runs

S. Ecclestone to R. Ghosh D. Sharma

144.1
044.2
144.3
244.4
144.5
144.6

44 OV

6 Runs

Nat Sciver to D. Sharma R. Ghosh

043.1
143.2
143.3
043.4
043.5
443.6

43 OV

6 Runs

S. Ecclestone to R. Ghosh D. Sharma

142.1
042.2
442.3
042.4
142.5
042.6

42 OV

2 Runs

L. Smith to D. Sharma S. Mandhana R. Ghosh

141.1
W 41.2
041.3
141.4
041.5
041.6

41 OV

6 Runs

L. Bell to S. Mandhana D. Sharma

040.1
140.2
440.3
040.4
040.5
140.6

40 OV

4 Runs

C. Dean to D. Sharma S. Mandhana

139.1
039.2
139.3
139.4
039.5
139.6

39 OV

5 Runs

L. Bell to D. Sharma S. Mandhana

038.1
038.2
038.3
438.4
138.5
038.6

38 OV

12 Runs

C. Dean to D. Sharma S. Mandhana

137.1
037.2
5 WD 37.3
437.3
037.4
137.5
137.6

37 OV

6 Runs

S. Ecclestone to S. Mandhana D. Sharma

236.1
136.2
136.3
036.4
136.5
136.6

36 OV

7 Runs

A. Capsey to S. Mandhana D. Sharma

135.1
235.2
135.3
135.4
135.5
135.6

35 OV

7 Runs

S. Ecclestone to S. Mandhana D. Sharma

134.1
034.2
034.3
234.4
034.5
434.6

34 OV

6 Runs

A. Capsey to D. Sharma S. Mandhana

133.1
133.2
133.3
133.4
133.5
133.6

33 OV

3 Runs

Nat Sciver to D. Sharma S. Mandhana

032.1
032.2
032.3
132.4
132.5
132.6

32 OV

7 Runs

A. Capsey to D. Sharma S. Mandhana

131.1
431.2
131.3
031.4
031.5
131.6

31 OV

7 Runs

Nat Sciver to H. Kaur D. Sharma S. Mandhana

430.1
W 30.2
130.3
130.4
030.5
130.6

30 OV

5 Runs

C. Dean to H. Kaur S. Mandhana

129.1
129.2
029.3
129.4
129.5
129.6

29 OV

9 Runs

Nat Sciver to H. Kaur

428.1
428.2
028.3
028.4
028.5
128.6

28 OV

9 Runs

C. Dean to H. Kaur S. Mandhana

127.1
127.2
227.3
027.4
127.5
427.6

27 OV

9 Runs

L. Bell to H. Kaur S. Mandhana

1 WD 26.1
1 WD 26.1
126.1
126.2
026.3
426.4
126.5
026.6

26 OV

6 Runs

C. Dean to S. Mandhana H. Kaur

025.1
025.2
025.3
125.4
125.5
425.6

25 OV

2 Runs

L. Bell to H. Kaur S. Mandhana

024.1
124.2
124.3
024.4
024.5
024.6

24 OV

3 Runs

C. Dean to H. Kaur S. Mandhana

023.1
223.2
023.3
123.4
023.5
023.6

23 OV

6 Runs

S. Ecclestone to S. Mandhana H. Kaur

122.1
122.2
122.3
022.4
122.5
222.6

22 OV

5 Runs

L. Smith to S. Mandhana H. Kaur

121.1
121.2
021.3
121.4
121.5
121.6

21 OV

5 Runs

S. Ecclestone to S. Mandhana H. Kaur

420.1
020.2
020.3
120.4
020.5
020.6

20 OV

5 Runs

L. Smith to S. Mandhana H. Kaur

119.1
019.2
119.3
119.4
119.5
119.6

19 OV

6 Runs

S. Ecclestone to H. Kaur S. Mandhana

018.1
118.2
018.3
018.4
418.5
118.6

18 OV

7 Runs

L. Smith to H. Kaur S. Mandhana

017.1
417.2
017.3
117.4
117.5
117.6

17 OV

6 Runs

S. Ecclestone to S. Mandhana H. Kaur

116.1
416.2
016.3
016.4
116.5
016.6

16 OV

5 Runs

C. Dean to S. Mandhana H. Kaur

215.1
115.2
115.3
015.4
115.5
015.6

15 OV

5 Runs

S. Ecclestone to S. Mandhana H. Kaur

014.1
014.2
114.3
014.4
014.5
414.6

14 OV

11 Runs

C. Dean to S. Mandhana H. Kaur

113.1
113.2
013.3
413.4
413.5
113.6

13 OV

7 Runs

Nat Sciver to S. Mandhana H. Kaur

012.1
112.2
212.3
012.4
012.5
412.6

12 OV

4 Runs

C. Dean to H. Kaur

411.1
011.2
011.3
011.4
011.5
011.6

11 OV

6 Runs

Nat Sciver to S. Mandhana H. Kaur

010.1
010.2
110.3
010.4
410.5
110.6

10 OV

8 Runs

C. Dean to H. Deol

49.1
09.2
49.3
09.4
09.5
W 9.6

9 OV

5 Runs

Nat Sciver to H. Deol

08.1
48.2
08.3
08.4
08.5
18.6

8 OV

2 Runs

L. Smith to S. Mandhana H. Deol

17.1
07.2
07.3
07.4
07.5
17.6

7 OV

9 Runs

L. Bell to S. Mandhana H. Deol

16.1
06.2
06.3
46.4
06.5
46.6

6 OV

1 Runs

L. Smith to S. Mandhana H. Deol

05.1
05.2
05.3
05.4
15.5
05.6

5 OV

1 Runs

L. Bell to S. Mandhana H. Deol

14.1
04.2
04.3
04.4
04.5
04.6

4 OV

3 Runs

L. Smith to S. Mandhana H. Deol

03.1
03.2
13.3
03.4
03.5
23.6

3 OV

7 Runs

L. Bell to S. Mandhana P. Rawal

1 WD 2.1
12.1
02.2
02.3
02.4
1 WD 2.5
42.5
W 2.6

2 OV

2 Runs

L. Smith to P. Rawal S. Mandhana

01.1
01.2
11.3
11.4
01.5
01.6

1 OV

4 Runs

L. Bell to P. Rawal S. Mandhana

00.1
00.2
00.3
10.4
20.5
1 WD 0.6
00.6

Match Info

Venue Holkar Stadium, Indore
Weather Clear
Toss England Women won the toss and elected to bat
Result England Women beat India Women by 4 runs
Player of the Match Heather Knight
Umpire Jacqueline Williams (WI), Kim Cotton (NZ) and Shathira Jakir (BAN)
Referee Trudy Anderson (NZ)

Match Notes

Innings Break: England Women 288/8 in 50.0 overs
Power play 3 (41-50): England Women 288/8 (74 runs, 5 wickets)
C Dean dropped on 4 by K Gaud in 47.5 overs
England Women 250/4 in 44.4 overs
H Knight 3rd ODI hundred: 101 runs in 86 balls (14x4) (1x6)
H Knight dropped on 91 by D Sharma in 42.1 overs
3rd wkt Partnership: 100 off 98 balls between H Knight (64) and N Sciver-Brunt (36)
England Women 200/2 in 37.3 overs
Power play 2 (11-40): England Women 214/3 (170 runs, 3 wickets)
Referral 2 (36.4): IND-W against N Sciver-Brunt (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND-W: 0, ENG-W: 2)
H Knight ODI fifty: 50 runs in 54 balls (7x4) (0x6)
Drinks: England Women 156/2 in 32.0 overs
3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 62 balls between H Knight (28) and N Sciver-Brunt (23)
England Women 151/2 in 31.3 overs
England Women 102/2 in 21.4 overs
A Jones 15th ODI fifty: 53 runs in 62 balls (8x4) (0x6)
Drinks: England Women 69/0 in 15.0 overs
1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 67 balls between T Beaumont (15) and A Jones (29)
England Women 50/0 in 10.6 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): England Women 44/0
Referral 1 (8.4): IND-W against A Jones (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND-W: 1, ENG-W: 2)