Cricket enthusiasts are in for an exciting showdown as the Indian women’s cricket team gears up to face England in a thrilling three-match T20 series at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, commencing on Wednesday. Here’s all you need to know about the schedule, live streaming options, and the squads involved in this highly anticipated encounter.
Schedule and Match Timings (IST):
- December 6, Wednesday: India vs England 1st T20 – 7:00 PM
- December 9, Saturday: India vs England 2nd T20 – 7:00 PM
- December 10, Sunday: India vs England 3rd T20 – 7:00 PM
Live Streaming and Telecast Details:
For cricket fans in India, live streaming of the India vs England Women’s T20 2023 series will be available on JioCinema and the FanCode platform. Those who prefer the traditional telecast can catch the action on Sports18 1 and Sports18 1 HD TV channels.
Historical Context and Team Dynamics:
England’s women’s cricket team holds a historical advantage in the T20 format against India, winning 20 out of the 27 matches played between the two sides. However, the Indian women’s team, boosted by the advantage of playing in home conditions, has emerged victorious in four out of their last 10 encounters.
Harmanpreet Kaur, leading the Indian T20 team, will have the experienced Smriti Mandhana as her deputy. The team’s batting order will feature key players such as Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues. On the English side, Heather Knight will captain the team, supported by players like Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones, and Sophie Ecclestone.
The T20 series will be India’s first assignment since clinching the gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games in September. The last T20 encounter between India and England occurred during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 group stage in February, with England securing a victory by 11 runs.
Following the T20 series, India and England will shift their focus to a one-off Test scheduled to take place from December 14 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Indian Women’s Cricket Squad for England T20 2023 Series:
- Harmanpreet Kaur (captain)
- Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain)
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Shafali Verma
- Deepti Sharma
- Yastika Bhatia (wicket-keeper)
- Richa Ghosh (wicket-keeper)
- Amanjot Kaur
- Shreyanka Patil
- Mannat Kashyap
- Saika Ishaque
- Renuka Singh Thakur
- Titas Sadhu
- Pooja Vastrakar
- Kanika Ahuja
- Minnu Mani
As the cricketing world awaits this clash of titans, fans can brace themselves for an enthralling display of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship in the India vs England Women’s T20 2023 series.
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