India Women vs England Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
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The rivalry between India Women and England Women’s National Cricket Team has evolved from tentative 1978 beginnings into one of women’s cricket’s fiercest battles. From Sandhya Agarwal’s record-breaking 190 to Harmanpreet’s explosive centuries and heart-stopping World Cup thrillers, every clash pulses with aggression, tactical brilliance, fan passion, and unforgettable drama that keeps fans hooked across generations.
India Women vs England Women: A Riveting Rivalry in Recent Matches
Tournament
Venue
Date
Toss
India Score
England Score
Result
Series
Player of the Match
ICC Women’s World Cup
Holkar Stadium, Indore
Oct 19, 2025
N/A
284/6 (50)
288/8 (50)
England won by 4 runs (a tense chase where India fell agonizingly short despite Mandhana’s 88 and Kaur’s 70)
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Nat Sciver-Brunt (ENG)
Bilateral ODI
Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Jul 22, 2025
N/A
318/5 (50)
305 (49.5)
India won by 13 runs (Kaur’s century and Goud’s 6-wicket haul turned the tide in a high-scoring thriller)
India Women tour of England 2025
Harmanpreet Kaur (IND)
Bilateral ODI
Lord’s, London
Jul 19, 2025
N/A
143/8 (29/29)
116/2 (21/24, T:115)
England won by 8 wkts (DLS) (Rain-interrupted, but Ecclestone’s spin masterclass dismantled India)
India Women tour of England 2025
Sophie Ecclestone (ENG)
Bilateral ODI
Rose Bowl, Southampton
Jul 16, 2025
N/A
262/6 (48.2, T:259)
258/6 (50)
India won by 4 wkts (A gritty chase highlighted by steady partnerships, clinching early series momentum)
India Women tour of England 2025
N/A
Bilateral T20I
N/A
Jul 12, 2025
N/A
N/A
N/A
England won by 5 wkts (A comeback win for England, keeping the series alive with clutch batting)
India Women tour of England 2025
N/A
Bilateral T20I
Old Trafford, Manchester
Jul 9, 2025
N/A
127/4 (17, T:127)
126/7 (20)
India won by 6 wkts (Dominant chase, with India’s bowlers restricting England to a low total)
India Women tour of England 2025
N/A
Bilateral T20I
The Oval, London
Jul 4, 2025
N/A
166/5 (20)
171/9 (20)
England won by 5 runs (Heart-stopping finish—India nearly pulled off the chase but collapsed late)
India Women tour of England 2025
N/A
Bilateral T20I
County Ground, Bristol
Jul 1, 2025
N/A
181/4 (20)
157/7 (20)
India won by 24 runs (Mandhana’s fireworks set up a comfortable defense)
India Women tour of England 2025
N/A
Bilateral T20I
Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Jun 28, 2025
N/A
210/5 (20)
113 (14.5)
India won by 97 runs (Mandhana’s blistering ton and Charani’s 4-fer demolished England)
India Women tour of England 2025
Smriti Mandhana (IND)
Bilateral T20I
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Dec 10, 2023
N/A
130/5 (19)
126 (20)
India won by 4 runs (A low-scoring nail-biter where England’s chase faltered in the death overs)
England Women in India T20I Series 2023/24
N/A
Bilateral T20I
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Dec 9, 2023
N/A
80 (16.2)
82/6 (11.2)
England won by 4 wkts (India’s batting implosion handed England a swift victory)
England Women in India T20I Series 2023/24
N/A
Bilateral T20I
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Dec 6, 2023
N/A
159/6 (20)
197/6 (20)
England won by 38 runs (Sciver-Brunt’s power-hitting overwhelmed India’s bowlers)
England Women in India T20I Series 2023/24
N/A
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
St George’s Park, Gqeberha
Feb 23, 2023
N/A
140 (18.4, T:152)
151/7 (20)
England won by 11 runs (Semi-final drama—India’s valiant effort fell short in a knockout blow)
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023
N/A
Bilateral ODI
Lord’s, London
Sep 24, 2022
N/A
169 (45.4)
153 (43.3)
India won by 16 runs (A fitting series finale with India’s spinners sealing a whitewash)
India Women tour of England 2022
N/A
Bilateral ODI
St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
Sep 21, 2022
N/A
333/5 (50)
245 (44.2)
India won by 88 runs (Dominant batting display led by Mandhana’s century)
India Women tour of England 2022
N/A
Head-to-Head Rivalry Breakdown
Format
Matches Played
India Wins
England Wins
Ties
Draws
No Results
Key Insight
Tests
15
3
11
0
1
0
England dominates the longer format, with India’s wins coming in home conditions; draws often due to weather.
ODIs
80
36
42
0
0
2
Closely contested—India has won 45% of matches, but England pulls ahead in World Cups (8-4 H2H).
T20Is
35
11
24
0
0
0
England’s power-hitting gives them a 69% win rate; India’s recent 3-2 series win in 2025 shows growing parity.
Overall
130
50
77
0
1
2
England leads, but India’s win percentage has risen to 38.5% overall, fueled by stars like Mandhana and Sharma.
Top Run-Scorers in INDW vs ENGW ODIs
Rank
Player (Team)
Matches/Innings
Runs
Average
Strike Rate
Highest Score
Impact Highlights
1
Mithali Raj (IND)
54
2005
48.90
~70
98
Anchor in chases; multiple centuries turned losses into wins.
2
Charlotte Edwards (ENG)
39
1102
33.39
~65
109
Early dominance; led England to multiple series victories.
3
Harmanpreet Kaur (IND)
~30
~950
~40
~85
143*
Explosive middle-order; her 2025 century sealed a series win.
4
Smriti Mandhana (IND)
~25
~1030
51.50
81.68
91
Stylish opener; consistent vs England’s pace attack.
5
Nat Sciver-Brunt (ENG)
~20
626
41.73
82.69
82
All-round hero; match-winner in 2025 World Cup with 70 & wickets.
Top Wicket-Takers in INDW vs ENGW ODIs
Rank
Player (Team)
Matches/Innings
Wickets
Average
Economy
Best Figures
Impact Highlights
1
Jhulan Goswami (IND)
58
78
~20
~4.0
5/25
Pace legend; swung series India’s way with death-over yorkers.
2
Katherine Sciver-Brunt (ENG)
32
41
~22
~4.2
4/21
Veteran seamer; key in England’s home dominance.
3
Neetu David (IND)
27
32
~18
~3.5
5/32
Spin wizard; choked England in middle overs pre-2010.
4
Sophie Ecclestone (ENG)
~15
~25
19.89
~4.5
4/18
Left-arm spin star; dismantled India in 2025 bilaterals.
5
Deepti Sharma (IND)
~20
22
31.95
~4.8
4/51
Off-spin all-rounder; 2025 World Cup 4-fer nearly won it for India.
The Dawn of a Duel: First Encounters and the Birth of Rivalry (1978–1980s)
Everything kicked off on 1 January 1978 at Eden Gardens when India Women took on England Women in their first ever one day international during the World Cup. India managed just 63 before collapsing as England cruised to victory by nine wickets. England ruled those initial years with better skills and experience. The real spark came in the 1986 Test series in England. Sandhya Agarwal etched her name in history with a patient 190, the highest score by any Indian woman in Tests then. That knock shifted momentum and ignited passionate fan support back home while putting England under serious pressure. These early battles laid the foundation for one of cricket’s most intense rivalries.
Record Category
Holder
Achievement
Match & Year
Interesting Fact / Impact on Rivalry
First Ever Match
England Women
Won by 9 wickets
1 Jan 1978, Kolkata ODI
India collapsed for just 63; England chased 64 in 30.2 overs – exposed the experience gap and sparked Indian determination
Highest Individual Score
Sandhya Agarwal (IND)
190
3rd Test, Worcester, July 1986
Broke the world record for highest score by an Indian woman in Tests; fans in India celebrated like a festival
Best Bowling Figures
Gillian McConway (ENG)
7/34
3rd Test, Worcester, July 1986
Destroyed Indian middle order after Agarwal’s epic knock; showed England’s spin still ruled
Highest Team Total (India)
India Women
323
1st Test, Collingham, June 1986
First time India crossed 300 against England; proved batting depth was growing fast
Most Dominant Early Win
England Women
By 9 wickets
1978 World Cup ODI, Kolkata
India all out for 63; England needed just 64 – highlighted why England were clear favourites then
Top Run Scorer of the Era
Sandhya Agarwal (IND)
190 standout innings
1986 Test series
Became the face of India’s fightback; inspired young girls across the country to pick up the bat
Record-Breaking Moment
Sandhya Agarwal (IND)
Highest women’s Test score by Indian
3rd Test, Worcester 1986
Newspapers called it “the dawn of Indian women’s cricket power”; England felt real pressure for the first time
Highest Successful Chase
England Women
65/1
1978 World Cup ODI, Kolkata
Completed in just 30.2 overs; set the tone that England were the team to beat in the early rivalry days
Rising Tides: India’s Fightback and Memorable World Cup Battles (2000s)
The 2000s marked India’s emergence as real contenders against England Women, shifting from underdogs to fighters who could challenge the established order. In the 2000 World Cup at Lincoln, India stunned England by defending 155/7 to win by 8 runs, with tight bowling restricting the chase. Mithali Raj’s arrival transformed the side; her epic 214* in the 2002 Taunton Test broke the world record for highest women’s Test score, helping India draw the series after early struggles. Jhulan Goswami’s pace added bite. World Cup clashes intensified: India beat England in group stages of 2005 (though lost the final to Australia), while England dominated 2009 encounters. These years built India’s confidence, fan frenzy grew, and tactical depth emerged with spin-pace balance.
Record Category
Holder
Achievement
Match & Year
Interesting Fact / Impact on Rivalry
World Record Highest Test Score
Mithali Raj (IND)
214*
2nd Test, Taunton, August 2002
19-year-old Mithali broke Karen Rolton’s record; 407-ball marathon with 19 fours inspired India’s fightback and made her a national icon
Key Partnership in Test
Mithali Raj & Jhulan Goswami
157 runs (7th wicket)
2nd Test, Taunton, August 2002
Rescued India from 297/6; showed emerging depth and resilience against England’s attack
Memorable World Cup Win (2000)
India Women
Won by 8 runs
10th Match, Lincoln, December 2000
Defended 155/7 as England fell short at 147; first major upset, boosted Indian morale and fan passion
Highest Individual ODI Score (Era Standout)
Mithali Raj (IND)
Consistent 50+ in big games
Multiple, incl. 2002-2005 series
Built reputation as anchor; her calm under pressure frustrated England bowlers repeatedly
Best Bowling Impact (Pace)
Jhulan Goswami (IND)
Key spells in Tests/ODIs
2002 Test series & 2005 WC
Swing and bounce troubled England top order; partnership with Nooshin Al Khadeer added variety
Dominant England Win (2009 WC)
England Women
Won by 9 wickets
7th Match, Group B, North Sydney, March 2009
Chased 169/1 in 38.4 overs; highlighted England’s experience gap but motivated India’s rebuild
India’s Fightback Series Moment
India Women
Drew Test series 0-0
India tour of England, 2002
Mithali’s double ton salvaged tour; fans celebrated as turning point after early losses
Top Run Scorer Highlight
Mithali Raj (IND)
214 standout in Tests
2002 Taunton Test
Became face of India’s rise; newspapers hailed it as dawn of competitive era against England
Pressure Chase Example
India Women
Chased in tight ODIs
2002 England tour of India matches
Close wins built belief; crowds erupted, showing growing domestic support and rivalry heat
Record-Breaking Tactical Shift
India Women spin-pace combo
Balanced attack emergence
2005-2009 World Cups & bilaterals
From England-dominant to even contests; Goswami’s wickets + Mithali’s batting forced England respect
High-Stakes Drama: World Cup Heartbreaks, Thrillers, and Record Performances (2017–2022)
This period delivered pure edge-of-the-seat cricket between India Women and England Women, packed with World Cup heartbreak and brilliance. The 2017 final at Lord’s stands tallest: England posted 228/7, but India’s chase collapsed from a promising position despite Punam Raut’s gritty 86 and Harmanpreet Kaur’s 51, falling short by 9 runs thanks to Anya Shrubsole’s devastating 6/46. Fans in India watched in stunned silence as victory slipped away. In 2022 World Cup group stage, England chased down India’s 134 with Heather Knight’s unbeaten 53 guiding them to a 4-wicket win after India’s batting folded. These clashes showcased rising intensity, tactical battles like spin vs pace, and emotional rollercoasters that deepened the rivalry.
Record Category
Holder
Achievement
Match & Year
Interesting Fact / Impact on Rivalry
Most Heartbreaking Final Loss
India Women
Lost by 9 runs
Final, Lord’s, July 23, 2017
Chased 229 but collapsed late; Anya Shrubsole’s 6/46 sealed England’s title – millions in India felt the pain, fueling future fire
Key Chase Contribution (India)
Punam Raut (IND)
86
2017 World Cup Final
Steady anchor with Harmanpreet; partnership built hope, but run-out and collapse crushed dreams
Standout All-Round Impact
Harmanpreet Kaur (IND)
51 runs + bowling
2017 World Cup Final
Followed her epic 171* semi-final vs Aus; her aggression frustrated England but couldn’t finish
Best Bowling in Final
Anya Shrubsole (ENG)
6/46
2017 World Cup Final
Heroic spell dismantled India; hailed as one of women’s cricket’s greatest performances ever
Pressure Moment Collapse
India Women
From 191/4 to 219 all out
2017 World Cup Final
Late wickets by Shrubsole turned thriller into heartbreak; exposed finishing nerves under Lord’s pressure
2022 World Cup Upset Win (ENG)
England Women
Won by 4 wickets
15th Match, Mount Maunganui, March 16, 2022
Chased 135 after India bundled for 134; Heather Knight’s 53* anchored calm chase amid rain interruptions
Record Milestone in 2022
Jhulan Goswami (IND)
Reached 250 ODI wickets
2022 World Cup vs England
Historic moment as she dismissed Tammy Beaumont; fans celebrated her legacy even in defeat
Highest Individual Score (Era Highlight)
Heather Knight (ENG)
53*
2022 World Cup vs India
Unbeaten knock steadied England chase; showcased captain’s composure against Indian pace-spin attack
Tactical Battle Highlight
Sophie Ecclestone (ENG) & Charlie Dean
Key wickets in collapse
2022 World Cup vs India
Spin duo exploited India’s middle-order fragility; turned low total into defendable pressure cooker
Emotional Fan Moment
India Women supporters
Near-miss in 2017 final
Lord’s, July 23, 2017
Packed stadium and TV audiences erupted in hope then despair; rivalry gained massive global attention
Best Partnership (India)
Punam Raut & Harmanpreet Kaur
95 runs (3rd wicket)
2017 World Cup Final
Revived innings from 43/2; fans believed title was possible until late drama unfolded
Dominant Bowling Spell (ENG)
Anya Shrubsole (ENG)
Match-winning haul
2017 World Cup Final
Her swing and accuracy under lights became legendary; shifted momentum irreversibly
Record-Breaking Pressure Win
England Women
Defended low total effectively
2022 World Cup group match
Bowled India out cheaply then chased calmly; proved England’s depth and mental strength in crunch games
Recent Fire and Future Flames: The 2025 World Cup Classic and Ongoing Battles (2025–Present)
The rivalry burned hotter than ever in 2025, headlined by the epic ICC Women’s World Cup clash at Indore on October 19. England posted 288/8 with Heather Knight’s masterful 109 anchoring the innings, while Deepti Sharma’s 4/51 kept India in hunt. India’s chase reached thrilling heights—Smriti Mandhana’s 88, Harmanpreet Kaur’s 70, Deepti Sharma’s 50—but a late slump saw them fall agonizingly short by 4 runs at 284/6. England secured semi-final spot amid tense final overs drama. Earlier bilateral series saw India edge T20 dominance but split ODIs. This period showcased aggressive batting, clutch bowling, and massive crowd energy, signaling the rivalry’s peak intensity with future clashes promising more fireworks.
Record Category
Holder
Achievement
Match & Year
Interesting Fact / Impact on Rivalry
Most Thrilling World Cup Thriller
England Women
Won by 4 runs
20th Match, ICC Women’s World Cup, Indore, October 19, 2025
High-scoring nail-biter; England defended 289 despite India’s strong chase – fans called it a classic, deepening emotional stakes
Highest Individual Score (ENG)
Heather Knight (ENG)
109 (91 balls)
World Cup 20th Match, Indore, Oct 19, 2025
Century on big stage steered England to 288/8; Player of the Match – her calm under pressure frustrated India’s bowlers
Key All-Round Contribution (IND)
Deepti Sharma (IND)
50 runs + 4/51
World Cup 20th Match, Indore, Oct 19, 2025
Brilliant double impact; restricted England late but couldn’t finish chase – highlighted her growing rivalry stature
Heartbreaking Chase Collapse
India Women
284/6 chasing 289
World Cup 20th Match, Indore, Oct 19, 2025
Needed 66 off 66 but lost momentum in death overs; late wickets by Sciver-Brunt turned hope to despair for packed Indore crowd
Standout Batting (IND)
Smriti Mandhana (IND)
88
World Cup 20th Match, Indore, Oct 19, 2025
Elegant knock set platform; partnership with Harmanpreet tilted game India’s way before dramatic twist
Captain’s Knock (IND)
Harmanpreet Kaur (IND)
70
World Cup 20th Match, Indore, Oct 19, 2025
Aggressive intent revived chase; her fire embodied India’s fighting spirit against England dominance
Best Bowling in Thriller (ENG)
Nat Sciver-Brunt (ENG)
2/47
World Cup 20th Match, Indore, Oct 19, 2025
Crucial wickets in middle overs; helped England claw back after India’s momentum – tactical masterclass
Pressure Moment Highlight
England bowlers
Final over defense
World Cup 20th Match, Indore, Oct 19, 2025
Held nerve as India needed runs off last balls; victory sealed semi-final berth – massive crowd roar turned silent
Series Momentum Shift
India Women
Won T20 series elements
India tour of England 2025 (various)
Strong T20 showings contrasted ODI struggles; built confidence for World Cup but England struck back big
Record-Breaking Tension Win
England Women
Defended 288/8 successfully
World Cup 20th Match, Indore, Oct 19, 2025
Narrowest margin drama; qualified for semis – proved England’s resilience while fueling India’s hunger for revenge
Fan Emotion Peak
Indian supporters
Near-miss heartbreak
World Cup 20th Match, Indore, Oct 19, 2025
Home crowd erupted then stunned; social media buzz exploded – rivalry reached fever pitch globally
Tactical Battle Highlight
Spinners vs batters
Deepti vs Knight
World Cup 20th Match, Indore, Oct 19, 2025
Spin duels decided phases; Deepti’s wickets vs Knight’s century – classic spin-pace vs aggression clash
Ongoing Future Flame
Emerging talents
Close contests continue
2025 bilateral + World Cup
Post-World Cup battles loom; India’s depth vs England’s experience sets stage for epic next chapters
Conclusion
India Women vs England Women’s National Cricket Team remains a captivating saga of growth, grit, and glory. As new talents rise and formats intensify, this rivalry promises more epic showdowns, record-shattering moments, and emotional highs. Whatever the scoreboard says next, their battles will continue inspiring millions and defining the future of women’s cricket worldwide.
