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EN-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction, 2nd T20I: Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report & Top Picks – India Women Tour of England 2025
India Women Eye Series Lead as England Aim to Bounce Back in Bristol
India Women will take on England Women in the second T20I of their five-match series on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the County Ground in Bristol. The match is set to begin at 11:00 PM IST, with India leading the series 1-0 following their emphatic victory in the opener at Trent Bridge.
Both teams will look to bring their best to this high-stakes fixture, as India aims to take a 2-0 lead, while England seeks redemption in front of a home crowd.
EN-W vs IN-W 2nd T20I Pitch and Weather Report
Cloudy Conditions and Bowler-Friendly Surface Expected
According to AccuWeather, the temperature in Bristol will hover around 26°C, gradually dropping as the evening progresses. Conditions are expected to remain cloudy with no chances of rain, ensuring a full 20-over contest.
The pitch at the County Ground is known for assisting bowlers. Pacers will likely extract swing and seam movement with the new ball, while spinners can dominate the middle overs. Historically, the venue has produced low to average scores in women’s T20Is, with the average first innings total being 144 runs.
🔗 Explore past match stats from India Women’s tour of England
Head-to-Head Record at County Ground, Bristol
Out of the six women’s T20I matches hosted at this venue, teams chasing have won three games, while teams batting first have secured victory in the remaining three. Hence, the toss might not play a massive role, though chasing could offer a slight edge under lights.
Top Fantasy Picks for EN-W vs IN-W Dream11 Teams
England Women: Key Players to Watch
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Nat Sciver-Brunt: The captain leads from the front, scoring 327 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 46.71. She top-scored in the first match and is pivotal to England’s batting hopes.
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Lauren Bell: England’s pace spearhead bagged 3 wickets for 27 runs in the first T20I. She now has 14 wickets in her last 8 games, making her a must-have bowler.
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Sophia Dunkley: The top-order batter has scored 239 runs in her previous 10 outings, maintaining a strike rate of 135.79. A reliable fantasy pick for top-order impact.
India Women: In-Form Stars
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Smriti Mandhana: The southpaw cracked her maiden T20I century in the opening game. She’s accumulated 495 runs in 10 matches, making her one of the most consistent batters in the format.
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Shree Charani: The debutant spinner impressed with 4 wickets for just 12 runs, dismantling England’s middle-order in the first T20I. She’s a high-value pick across contests.
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Jemimah Rodrigues: With 222 runs at a strike rate of 141.4 in her last 10 innings, Jemimah is a dynamic middle-order player capable of finishing innings strongly.
EN-W vs IN-W Dream11 Team Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Contest Type | Captain | Vice-Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | Shree Charani | Sophia Dunkley |
| Small League | Nat Sciver-Brunt | Deepti Sharma |
| Grand League | Smriti Mandhana | Lauren Bell |
🏆 Grand League Dream11 Team (High-Risk, High-Reward)
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Richa Ghosh | Wicketkeeper |
| Sophia Dunkley | Batter |
| Alice Capsey | Batter |
| Harleen Deol | Batter |
| Shafali Verma | Batter |
| Deepti Sharma (VC) | All-Rounder |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt (C) | All-Rounder |
| Sneh Rana | All-Rounder |
| Lauren Bell | Bowler |
| Nallapureddy Charani | Bowler |
| Sophie Ecclestone | Bowler |
✅ GL Strategy Notes:
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Captain: Nat Sciver-Brunt – Consistent performer with both bat and ball.
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Vice-Captain: Deepti Sharma – Can give points in all three departments.
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Differential Picks: Sneh Rana, Charani, Capsey — can provide edge over common teams.
🛡️ Small League Dream11 Team (Safe and Balanced)
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Richa Ghosh (VC) | Wicketkeeper |
| Sophia Dunkley | Batter |
| Smriti Mandhana (C) | Batter |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Batter |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | All-Rounder |
| Deepti Sharma | All-Rounder |
| Alice Capsey | All-Rounder |
| Sophie Ecclestone | Bowler |
| Lauren Bell | Bowler |
| Arundhati Reddy | Bowler |
| Radha Yadav | Bowler |
✅ SL Strategy Notes:
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Captain: Smriti Mandhana – Fresh off a century and in dream form.
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Vice-Captain: Richa Ghosh – Quick scoring, reliable wicketkeeper.
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Safe and consistent performers from both teams with balanced batting and bowling coverage.
🔄 Toss-based Tweaks:
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If Harmanpreet Kaur plays, you can replace Amanjot Kaur or Harleen Deol.
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Swap Reddy or Radha with Charani depending on confirmed lineup.
📝 Pro Tip:
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Use GL team in Mega Contests (grand leagues, 1000+ entries).
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Use SL team in Head-to-Head, 3- or 4-member contests for better win percentage.
Expert Fantasy Advice: Who Has the Upper Hand?
India Women enter this clash as clear favorites following their dominant win in Nottingham. With top-order firepower in Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, and a dependable bowling unit featuring Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani, the visitors are well-balanced.
England Women, however, are not to be counted out. They have match-winners in Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones, Danni Wyatt, and Alice Capsey, who are capable of turning games around. A collective batting performance will be key if they are to level the series.
🔗 Related Reading:
👉 Smriti Mandhana’s Record-Breaking Century in 1st T20I – Full Report
👉 England Women vs India Women – T20I Schedule and Stats (Cricbuzz)
