The 1st T20I of the India Women's tour of England 2026 will see England Women's Cricket Team face India Women's Cricket Team at the County Ground, Chelmsford. This is the opening match of the series, so both teams will look to start strong and gain early momentum, even for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which is just after this series.
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ENG-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - India Women Tour of England 2026, 1st T20I

England Women will aim to use home conditions to their advantage, while India Women will be eager to fight back after mixed recent form. India will depend on key players like Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma, while England will rely on bowlers like Lauren Bell, who can play an important role in the ENG-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction. With both teams having strong squads, fans can expect an exciting match. This article will focus on the ENG-W vs IND-W Dream11 team prediction and key match details.
England Women vs India Women Match Details
| Series | India Women Tour of England 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | England Women vs India Women, 1st T20I |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | County Ground |
| City | Chelmsford |
| Match Start Time | 11:00 PM IST, 28th May 2026 |
| Scorecard | ENG-W vs IND-W Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | SonyLiv |
ENG-W vs IND-W Dream11 Team Today Stats
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| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Sophia Dunkley | England Women | 22 Runs |
| Dani Gibson | England Women | 3 Wickets |
| Bharti Fulmali | India Women | 40 Runs |
| Renuka Singh | India Women | 2 Wickets |
ENG-W vs IND-W Toss Prediction
According to the ENG-W vs IND-W Toss Prediction, the toss is likely to be won by the Indian Women's skipper, Harmanpreet Kaur, who will be looking to choose to bowl first.
Record of Chasing Teams at County Ground, Chelmsford
The County Ground, Chelmsford, one of the top cricket stadiums in England, has a very good record of chasing in WT20Is, where 61.53% of the matches have been won by the chasing teams at this venue.
| Chasing Record | Winning% |
|---|---|
| Very Good | 61.53% |
ENG-W vs IND-W Playing 11 (Probable)
| England Women Playing XI | India Women Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Sophia Dunkley | Smriti Mandhana |
| Alice Capsey | Shafali Verma |
| Maia Bouchier | Jemimah Rodrigues |
| Heather Knight | Harmanpreet Kaur (c) |
| Freya Kemp | Richa Ghosh (wk) |
| Danielle Gibson | Bharti Fulmali |
| Amy Jones (wk) | Deepti Sharma |
| Charlotte Dean (c) | Arundhati Reddy |
| Sophie Ecclestone | Shree Charani |
| Linsey Smith | Kranti Gaud |
| Lauren Bell | Renuka Singh |
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ENG-W vs IND-W Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Sophia Dunkley and Shafali Verma |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Lauren Bell and Renuka Singh |
ENG-W vs IND-W Captain & Vice Captain Choices
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| Captain | Smriti Mandhana and Alice Capsey |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Lauren Bell and Harmanpreet Kaur |
Top Picks for ENG-W vs IND-W Captain Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | India Women | Batter |
| Lauren Bell | England Women | Bowler |
Budget Picks for ENG-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shafali Verma | India Women | All Rounder |
| Sophie Ecclestone | England Women | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: R Ghosh
- Batter: S Mandhana (c), A Capsey, H Kaur, J Rodrigues
- All-rounder: D Gibson, D Sharma, S Verma
- Bowlers: L Bell (vc), S Ecclestone, R Singh Thakur
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: R Ghosh, A Jones
- Batter: S Mandhana, A Capsey (c), H Kaur (vc)
- All-rounder: D Sharma, S Verma
- Bowlers: L Bell, S Ecclestone, A Reddy, K Gaud
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the ENG-W vs IND-W match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
ENG-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20I) Players to Avoid
As per the ENG-W vs IND-W Dream11 prediction today match and the recent form, Charlotte and Shreyanka Patil are the players to avoid in your Dream11 team.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Charlotte Dean | 8 Cr |
| Shreyanka Patil | 8 Cr |
ENG-W vs IND-W Weather & Pitch Report at County Ground, Chelmsford
The weather in Chelmsford will be around 26°C with mostly cloudy skies, but no rain is expected. The pitch is flat, which makes it very good for batting, where batters will enjoy playing their shots as the ball comes nicely onto the bat. The average first innings score is around 175 runs, so a high-scoring match is likely.
| Temperature | 26°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Flat Pitch |
| Best Suited To | Batters |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 175 Runs |
ENG-W vs IND-W H2H Records
If we look at the ENG-W vs IND-W H2H Records, the England Women's Cricket Team has dominated the head-to-head record with 22 wins while the India Women's Cricket Team have won 11 matches so far. There have been no matches that ended without a result between the two teams.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| England Women (ENG-W) | 22 |
| India Women (IND-W) | 11 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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