England Women vs India Women, 2nd T220I, India Women tour of England 2026 Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM BST (Local) | 1:00 AM IST (May 31) Venue: County Ground, Bristol, England
England and India are set to renew their women’s T20I rivalry in a crucial second match of the three-match series. After India’s dominant performance in the first T20I, this encounter in Bristol will be all about England’s response and India’s chance to go 2–0 up heading into the decider in Taunton.
This series is acting as vital preparation for both sides ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup hosted in England later in 2026. For India, it’s a chance to build momentum and test their combinations against top-tier opposition. For England, playing at home, it’s about bouncing back, fine-tuning their lineup, and reasserting dominance on their own soil.
A win here would put India in a commanding position in the series and give them huge confidence before the World Cup. England, meanwhile, cannot afford to slip to 0–2 if they want to keep the series alive and maintain home advantage morale.
The County Ground, Bristol is known for a balanced but bowler-friendly surface, especially in T20s. Pacers get early movement with the new ball, and the fast outfield rewards batters who settle in quickly. The average first-innings score here is around 170, and the highest successful chase sits near 190+.
Historically, teams winning the toss have preferred to bowl first at this venue. In the last six women’s T20Is at Bristol, the 150-run mark has been crossed only once, and the highest chase is 148, indicating that bowling first can be a smart move.
Weather update: Bristol in late May is typically mild with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures are expected to hover around 18–20°C, with low chances of rain. Humidity should be moderate, making conditions ideal for a full 20-over contest without interruption.
IND W vs ENG W 2nd T20 Match Details
- Match: England Women vs India Women, 2nd T20I
- Date: 30 May 2026, Thursday.
- Time: 6:30 PM local time / 11:00 PM IST.
- Venue: County Ground, Chelmsford.
IND W vs ENG 2nd T20 Live Streaming:
- In India: Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 3 (India) The exclusive live streaming rights are held by the Fancode app and website. Fans can watch the match live by downloading the FanCode app on their mobile or streaming via their website.
- In the UK: The match will be available on TNT Sports 2 and also via bet365’s Sports Live Streaming service.
- Sony Liv app and website, FanCode app and website
How to Watch the Match for Free:
Sony Liv app and website streaming service in India has secured the rights to broadcast the India Women’s Tour of England and Women’s 2026, including the Eng W vs IND W T20 matches.
Live Score Info:
Live score coverage of the England Women vs India Women 2nd T20 match updates may be available below.
Live Score Link: England W vs IND W
Head-to-Head Summary
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Total T20I matches played: 12
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England Women wins: 7
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India Women wins: 5
In their last five meetings:
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1st T20I, 2026 (Chelmsford): India Women won by a substantial margin (dominant bowling + batting display)
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Series in 2022 (England): India won the 2nd T20I by 8 wickets (146/2 in 16.4 overs)
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There have been several close contests in the past, but India’s recent form in this touring series has been superior.
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England holds an edge overall at home, but India’s current momentum is strong.
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The 2025–26 encounters have seen India more clinical in both batting and bowling phases.
India’s recent performances in this tour show they’re the more cohesive unit right now, while England is still searching for consistency.
Team Analysis
England Women
Strengths:
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Strong home conditions and familiarity with Bristol pitches.
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Quality left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone, one of the best in the world.
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Experienced middle order with Amy Jones and Heather Knight.
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Pace attack with Lauren Bell and Issy Wong can exploit early movement.
Weaknesses:
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Top-order inconsistency; early wickets have hurt them.
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Lack of a dominant finisher in the death overs.
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Nat Sciver-Brunt’s absence due to a calf injury weakens their all-round depth.
Key Players:
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Sophie Ecclestone – Wicket-taking left-arm spinner, crucial in middle overs.
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Amy Jones – Experienced wicketkeeper-batter, can anchor or accelerate.
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Issy Wong – Express pace, dangerous with the new ball.
Recent Form:
England lost the 1st T20I convincingly and are under pressure to respond. Their batting has looked tentative against India’s disciplined bowling, especially Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma.
India Women
Strengths:
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Explosive top order with Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma.
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Strong all-rounders like Deepti Sharma and Jemimah Rodrigues.
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Consistent bowling attack with Renuka Singh and Radha Yadav.
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Captain Harmanpreet Kaur brings experience and big-match temperament.
Weaknesses:
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Middle-order depth can be tested if top order collapses early.
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Without Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam, seam-bowling all-round options are thinner.
Key Players:
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Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain) – Class opener, can dominate any bowling.
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Shafali Verma – Aggressive opener, capable of rapid starts.
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Deepti Sharma – All-rounder, key with both bat and ball.
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Richa Ghosh – Wicketkeeper-batter, explosive finisher.
Recent Form:
India won the 1st T20I dominantly, with both bat and ball rolling England. Their confidence is high, and they’ve shown the ability to adapt to English conditions better than expected.
Probable Playing XI
Probable XI (England Women):
Maia Bouchier, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophie Ecclestone, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight (c), Freya Kemp, Lauren Bell, Issy Wong, Charis Pavely, Tilly Corteen-Coleman
Probable XI (India Women):
Yastika Bhatia, Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana (vc), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy
(Squads confirmed for the T20I series include these core players; final XI may vary slightly based on toss and conditions).
India Women enter this match with stronger momentum, having dominated the 1st T20I and shown excellent adaptability to English conditions. Their batting depth, combined with a disciplined bowling attack, makes them slight favorites.
England has home advantage and quality spin in Ecclestone, but their top order needs to step up. If India’s openers get going early and the bowlers exploit the early movement at Bristol, India can seal the series here.
Prediction:
India Women to win the 2nd T20I, taking a 2–0 lead in the series, provided they maintain their current form and discipline. However, if England’s top order fires and Ecclestone restricts India’s middle order, a close contest is possible.