IND-W vs ENG-W One-off Test: Following the conclusion of the T20I series, the England Women’s cricket team is poised for a singular challenge in a one-off Test match against the India Women’s cricket team in Navi Mumbai starting from December 14, 2023.
IND-W vs ENG-W One-off Test: Overview
Notably, it has been over nine years since India last hosted a women’s Test match, with the previous instance occurring against South Africa in Mysuru during the 2014/15 season—a match India won convincingly by an innings and 34 runs. This upcoming Test at the Dr DY Patil Academy is set to be a historic event, rekindling the essence of women’s Test cricket in India.
Harmanpreet Kaur, a pivotal figure in the Mysuru Test nine years ago where she excelled with the ball (5/44, 4/41), is now slated to become India’s 12th Test women’s captain. This appointment marks a significant moment, making her the first woman to captain the Indian Test side since Mithali Raj in 2005.
Over the past nine years, India has participated in only two Test matches, both resulting in draws—one against England in Bristol in 2021 and the other against Australia at Carrara later the same year. Meanwhile, England, despite regularly hosting the Women’s Ashes, has not secured a Test victory since the 2013/14 season.
The historical encounters between these two teams span 14 matches, with only three games avoiding a draw. Memorable instances include England’s narrow two-run win in Jamshedpur in 1995 and India’s significant victories in Taunton in 2006 and Wormsley in 2014.
However, England faces a setback with the loss of leg-spinner Sarah Glenn, who is sidelined due to a fractured thumb. In response, they have enlisted finger-spinner Kirstie Gordon as her replacement, adding an interesting twist to the dynamics of the upcoming Test match.
Match Details
Teams: India Women and England Women
Venue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
Date: 14-17 December 2023
Time: 9:30 AM (IST)
IND-W vs ENG-W One-off Test Squads
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Shubha Satheesh, Harleen Deol, Saika Ishaque, Renuka Thakur, Titas Sadhu, Meghna Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Pooja Vastrakar.
England: Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Bess Heath (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt, Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Sophie Ecclestone, Emma Lamb, Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell, Kate Cross, Kirstie Gordon, Lauren Filer.
FAQs
Q. Where to watch India Women vs England Women series 2023?
A. The series between India Women and England Women will be live-streamed on the JioCinema app and website. The live telecast of the series will be available on Sports18 1 and Sports18 1 HD TV channels in India.
Q. Who won India vs England women’s T20?
A. England emerged victorious in the thrilling three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series, securing a 2-1 triumph.
Also read: IND vs SA 3rd T20I: Preview, Playing 11, Head-to-Head, Venue, FAQs
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