Published on: May 27, 2026 10:51 pm IST | Updated on: May 27, 2026 12:48 pm IST
The English lass are fresh from a 2-1 series victory over the Whiteferns at home. They next host the Indian women in a 3-match T20I series starting from Thursday, May 28. The first game of the series will be played at the County Ground in Chelmsford, whereas the second and third fixtures will be played in Bristol and Taunton, respectively. This is the final T20I assignment for both teams ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which kicks off on June 12 in England. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the 1st T20I of the India Women’s Tour of England 2026 at the County Ground, Chelmsford.
The English women should start as the favorites heading into this contest. They thumped New Zealand 2-1 despite missing some of their key players. The Indian women have been awful in recent times as they head into this series on the back of an away series defeat at the hands of South Africa by 4-1. They are definitely under pressure, which means the English women will have the win probability favoring them in this fixture. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 1st T20I of the India Women’s Tour of England 2026 at the County Ground, Chelmsford.
ENG-W: 61% win chance NZ-W: 39% win chance
Shafali Verma, the Indian opener, scores runs at a brisk pace and was one of the outstanding performers in the last series against the South Africa women. She will be a crucial bet at the top for the Indian women.
Alice Capsey finished the series against the New Zealand women as the highest run-getter for the team with 99 runs from 3 innings which included a match winning 74 in the opening game of the series. She will be a key figure at the top.
The Indian skipper has amassed 291 runs in her last 10 outings at a brilliant average of 48.5 and a strike rate of 138. She will be a crucial cog in the middle order.
Bouchier scored 62 runs in three innings in the recently concluded series against the New Zealand women. She will be an important in the middle-order.
Check out our prediction for the ENG-W vs IND-W 1st T20I of the India Tour of England 2026 at County Ground, Chelmsford.
The Indian women’s cricket team heads into the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup under considerable pressure. Their recent form has been worrying, with just one win in their last five matches and a heavy 4‑1 series defeat against South Africa. Consistency has been missing, and the batting unit in particular needs to step up if India are to make a serious impact on the global stage.
Despite these struggles, India can take some confidence from their recent head‑to‑head record against England, having won three of the last five meetings. However, England remain favorites, especially after their convincing 2‑1 series win over New Zealand despite missing key players. India’s challenge will be to sharpen their batting approach, tighten their bowling plans, and show resilience in crunch moments.
The first of the three games in this preparatory series will be played on Thursday, May 28, at the County Ground in Chelmsford. For India, this series is more than just a warm‑up; it’s a chance to rediscover rhythm, build confidence, and prove they can rise to the occasion when the World Cup spotlight shines.
The English women’s cricket team enter the upcoming series with confidence after a strong showing against New Zealand, where they secured a 2‑1 victory despite missing several key players. Leading the side in the absence of regular skipper Natalie Sciver‑Brunt, who is nursing a calf injury, Charlie Dean has impressed with her calm leadership and tactical awareness.
England’s batting unit showed resilience against the White Ferns, with contributions across the order ensuring they stayed competitive in every match. Their bowlers, too, maintained discipline, striking at crucial moments to tilt the series in their favor. This collective effort under Dean’s captaincy has given the squad belief that they can carry forward the same momentum.
As they prepare to face India, England will look to sharpen their consistency and capitalize on India’s recent struggles. With a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talents, the English women have the depth to dominate and set the tone ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup. Translating their New Zealand performance into this series could be the perfect launchpad for bigger challenges ahead. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 35 IND-W won: 11 ENG-W won: 24 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 RECENT form INDIA WOMEN: L L L W L RECENT form ENGLAND WOMEN: L W W L W
New Zealand and Indian women have locked horns 35 times in women’s T20I cricket. The English women have dominated this battle with relative ease winning 24 games, whereas the Indian women have won only 11 games.
How will the two teams, i.e., India Women and England Women, fare in the 1st T20I of the India Women’s Tour of England 2026? Let’s take a look.
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy/Nandani Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur
Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Amy Jones (WK), Charlotte Dean (C), Issy Wong, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 1st T20I of the India’s Women Tour of England 2026 between New Zealand Women and England Women at the County Ground, Chelmsford.
With Chelmsford offering true bounce and runs on the board often proving decisive, the toss winner is likely to bat first. Setting a competitive total around 160 could be crucial, as chasing under cool, slightly humid evening conditions may test batters against disciplined swing and spin.
The online live streaming of the 1st T20I of the India Women’s Tour of England 2026 will take place live on the Sony LIV app. The live TV coverage for this series will be available on the Sony Sports Network.
England enter as favorites after their strong showing against New Zealand, while India struggle for form with four defeats in their last five. With Charlie Dean’s confident leadership and home advantage, England hold the edge. Therefore, as per our prediction, England Women are expected to win the ENG-W vs IND-W, 1st T20I, of the India Women’s Tour of England 2026.
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