Right then, after that fiery T20 series, here comes the ODI opener. India Women vs England Women. Southampton. July 16. No hype needed — just good old cricket, and both teams have something to prove.India won the T20Is, which, let’s be honest, not many expected. But they played like they meant it. England now? They'll want to show who's boss in ODIs. Here’s a starexch tailored prediction with pitch insights, team form, and predictions and fantasy tips.
Match Details? Real Quick:
1st ODI – India Women touring England
Venue: Rose Bowl, Southampton
Time: 5:30 PM IST
Date: 16th July
What’s the Vibe?
India are buzzing. They looked sharper, hungrier. Smriti’s in touch, Harman's calm, and Deepti's just doing Deepti things. They’ll want to carry that over.
England isn't bad — not at all. You’ve got Beaumont, Ecclestone, Nat Sciver... top-tier players. Just need to click. Maybe they were caught off guard in the T20s. That won't happen again, surely.
That Pitch…
Early on, it moves a bit. The new ball can talk for 6–7 overs. But then it settles. Not too easy, not too hard. Spinners might get something later.
Batting first? Could be 245–260 range.
Chasing? Depends how the top 3 go.
Weather? Slightly cloudy. Could get annoying if rain shows up, but mostly okay.
Starexch Prediction
If India bat first:
They might hit 250 or more. England will need to hustle hard. India’s spinners could squeeze the chase.
If England bat first:
220-ish maybe. But India’s batting is solid. They could chase that down without too much panic.
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Who Could Pop Off?
India: Smriti’s flow is back. Jemimah looks busy at the crease. Deepti = underrated MVP.
England: Nat can win games solo. Tammy’s due. Sophie Ecclestone is always a threat.
Final Say
Nothing’s guaranteed, obviously. But this Indian side? Confident. Settled. England’s still dangerous though, especially at home.Should be a fun one. Follow starexch for reactions, updates, and whatever else this series throws our way.
