The second T20I of the India Women Tour of England 2026 takes place at the County Ground, Bristol, where England Women will look to bounce back while India Women aim to strengthen their grip on the series.
Both teams have a mix of international players with experience and young talent. England will be relying upon their advantage at home and a strong bowling technique, whereas India’s strong batting lineup and a heightened bowling depth make an impressive adversary. With momentum of the series in the balance, fans will be expecting a thrilling match.
England Women vs India Women 2nd T20I Winning Percentage
Series: India Women Tour of England 2026
Date: Today
Time: 2:30 PM Local | 1:30 PM GMT | 6:30 AM PT | 9:30 AM ET
Venue: County Ground, Bristol
Format: Women’s T20 International
England Women Winning Chances: 40%
India Women Winning Chances: 60%
Prediction: India Women are favourites to win today’s 2nd T20I.
Team Performance
England Women Overview
England Women enter this game with a balanced team and proven T20 players. Under the guidance under the direction of Charlotte Dean, England Women have a batsman that can generate a large number of runs.
With veterans such as Heather Knight, Sophia Dunkley and Danni Wyatt-Hodge ensures stability at the top along with Alice Capsey and Freya Kemp as well as offering depth.
England’s bowling is particularly risky in the home environment. Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell and Issy Wong could benefit from those conditions that exist in Bristol.
India Women Overview
India Women boast a high-quality team, led by the highest female player in women’s Cricket, Smriti Mandhana.
India’s batting is robust, including Shafali Verma Richa Ghosh Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur.
The bowling line-up has been improved, thanks to Renuka Singh Thakur Deepti Sharma Shreyanka Patil and Radha Yadav delivering a great mixture of spin and speed.
Pitch Report
The County Ground in Bristol is generally regarded as a batting-friendly place to play T20 cricket. The surface usually provides an excellent bounce and good carry, which allows batters to shoot their shots in a relaxed manner.
Fast bowlers might receive some assistance in the first overs, especially in clouds English conditions. But as the game gets more intense, batting becomes less difficult and high scoring games are frequent.
Pitch Characteristics
- Batting-friendly wicket
- Good speed and bounce
- New-ball aid for seamers
- Spinners may play a key role in middle overs
- Chasing is generally the preferred method of transport
Average First Innings Score: 170-185
England Women vs India Women Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
It is a battle between England Women as well as India Women has grown increasingly competitive in the last 10 years.
Head-to-Head Statistics
- Matches Played: 30+
- England Women Wins: Slight Advantage
- India Women Wins: Competitive Record
- No Result: Few Matches
England has historically had the upper hand However; India has widened the gap considerably in recent years.
England Women vs India Women Last 5 T20I Encounters
Recent matches with England Women as well as India Women have produced a number of close-fought matches. India Women have had the best record recently having won three of the five T20Is in the last five with a convincing victory in the first game in the current series.
Last 5 T20I Results Summary
What This Means for the 2nd T20I
India Women continue to build momentum in Bristol after taking the opener T20I in the series by 38 runs, at Chelmsford. India Women have also taken 3 of their previous five T20Is against England Women and highlight their recent successes in this rivalry.
England Women have, however, proved difficult to beat at home and has a team capable of regaining their confidence after defeats. The hosts are hoping to even the series and India Women will aim to maintain their dominance in recent games and gain a significant advantage.
The latest head-tohead trends slightly prefers India Women, but Bristol’s conditions and England’s advantage at home will ensure another close-fought match.
Recent Form Advantage
India Women
- The first T20I of the current series.
- Have won 3 of the last five T20Is played in the series against England Women.
- A formidable batting team with a strong batting line-up led by Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Harmanpreet Kaur.
This latest record boosts India’s chances of winning, but England Women are the slight favourites because of their familiarity with the surroundings at County Ground, Bristol.
Key Match-Ups to Watch – 2nd T20I
Key Players to Watch
England Women
Sophia Dunkley
A top-order batter who is aggressive and capable of stealing the game away in the powerplay.
Sophie Ecclestone
One of the top spinners in the world of cricket, and a regular wicket-taker.
Heather Knight
Experiments and has confidence in a variety of pressure situations.
Lauren Bell
It is highly effective when used when using a new ball.
India Women
Smriti Mandhana
India’s captain, and one of the most dangerous players in women’s cricket.
Harmanpreet Kaur
An established match-winner with a wealth of T20 experience.
Deepti Sharma
It helps balance the ball and bat.
Richa Ghosh
A fast finisher that is capable of speeding up quickly.
England Women vs India Women 2nd T20I Match Prediction
Scenario 1
Toss Prediction
England Women are the first to win at the toss, and they bowl in first.
India Women Score
155-170
Match Prediction
England Women win the 2nd T20I.
Scenario 2
Toss Prediction
India Women take by tossing and then bowls first.
England Women Score
150-165
Match Prediction
India Women win the 2nd T20I.
Toss Factor 60% of games that were won by the chasing team at Bristol from 2022.
Today’s Betting Tips
- The Toss Prediction for the Game: Bowl first after winning the toss.
- Top Batter: Smriti Mandhana / Sophia Dunkley
- Top Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone / Deepti Sharma
- Best Value Pick: Richa Ghosh
- Safe Cricket Prediction Both teams will score more than 140 runs.
Expert Analysis
England Women will reap the advantages of their home-base in Bristol. Their seamers and batters with experience have always performed well. However, India Women possess arguably the most explosive batting line-up as well as bowling ability to challenge the opposition.
The battle against India’s speedy bowling team as well as England’s rough top order could decide the outcome. If Smriti Mandhana, or Shafali Verma have a strong start, India could gain the advantage. On the other hand early wickets by Lauren Bell and Sophie Ecclestone could swing the game in the direction of England.
Today’s Game Predictions:If India bat first and score 170+, England’s record of in chasing 170+ against IND is a single win over the the last six attempts. In the event that England begin bowling and then take wickets with PP, the game will tilts.
Today Match Prediction
India Women are favourites to win the 2nd T20I against England Women and take a commanding lead in the series. Their recent head-to-head success, current momentum, and depth across both batting and bowling departments make them the stronger team on paper despite playing away from home.
Prediction: India Women to Win the 2nd T20I