The gripping India Women’s tour of England 2025 is moving towards its climax as England Women (ENG-W) lock horns with India Women (IND-W) in the fourth T20I at the iconic Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday, July 09. After three matches full of twists and turns, the visitors lead the five-match series 2-1. The hosts, however, revived their campaign with a crucial five-run win in the third game at the Kennington Oval, keeping the series alive and their hopes of a comeback intact.
Match Details
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Fixture: England Women vs India Women, 4th T20I, India Women tour of England 2025
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Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
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Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 11:00 pm IST
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Live Broadcast & Streaming: Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV app/website
Teams Overview
England Women will feel the relief of finally getting a win on the board after losing the opening two games. Tammy Beaumont’s side showed great composure in defending a modest total in the third T20I, and they will now aim to level the series 2-2 and push it to a thrilling decider.
Meanwhile, India Women, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, have impressed on this tour with both bat and ball. The visitors will be eager to bounce back from the narrow loss and wrap up the series in Manchester itself. They have found new match-winners, with the likes of Smriti Mandhana and Shree Charani stepping up at the right time.
Key Players to Watch
Smriti Mandhana remains the biggest batting threat for England. The stylish left-hander has been in sublime touch, scoring her maiden T20I century in the series opener and adding a crucial 56 in the third match. With the series on the line, India will look to her once again for a solid start.
In the bowling department, the visitors have unearthed a gem in Shree Charani. The left-arm spinner is the leading wicket-taker in the series with eight wickets in three games. Her ability to break partnerships in the middle overs will be vital for India.
For England, the return to form of the experienced Tammy Beaumont as captain and the consistent performances of Danielle Wyatt-Hodge and Sophie Ecclestone with the ball could tilt the scales in their favour if they deliver under pressure.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, England Women have dominated this rivalry. Out of 33 T20Is played between the two sides, England have won 23 while India have managed to win only 10. The first fixture between these two teams dates back to August 5, 2006, showing how far their contest has come. Their most recent meeting was on July 4, 2025, where England Women managed to keep the series alive.
Probable Playing XI
England Women (ENG-W):
Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Tammy Beaumont (c), Amy Jones (w), Paige Scholfield, Sophie Ecclestone, Issy Wong, Charlotte Dean, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell.
India Women (IND-W):
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh (w), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani.
Pitch Report
Old Trafford’s surface is expected to provide something for everyone. The fresh pitch is likely to aid the pacers with early movement, while spinners could come into play as the game progresses. Traditionally, teams have found chasing slightly easier here, given the dew factor and pitch conditions. The toss could therefore play a key role, with the team winning it likely to opt to bowl first.
Possible Match Scenarios
Scenario 1:
If England Women win the toss and bowl first, India Women could put up a competitive score of around 150-160, with Smriti Mandhana likely to anchor the innings. England’s deep batting line-up may then chase it down successfully, banking on a solid start and lower-order finishing.
Scenario 2:
If India Women bowl first after winning the toss, England might struggle to cross 140-150 against India’s in-form spin attack led by Shree Charani. In that case, India Women will back their batters to chase down the target comfortably, possibly clinching the series 3-1.
Today’s Match Prediction
Given the conditions and recent momentum, the team bowling first holds a slight edge at Old Trafford. If India win the toss and bowl first, they look favourites to secure the series with another win. But if England repeat their heroics from the third game and bowl first, they could force a decider by levelling the series.
Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match.
With two quality sides, form players, and a lively Manchester pitch, fans can expect a cracking contest as the series moves towards its business end!
