The rivalry between the India Women’s National Cricket Team and the England Women’s National Cricket Team is one of the most important competitions in women’s international cricket. Both teams have played a significant role in the development and popularity of women’s cricket worldwide.
Latest Matches
Tournament
Venue
Date
India Women
England Women
Result
Player of the Match
Test Match
Mumbai
2023
428 & 186
136 & 131
India won by 347 runs
Deepti Sharma
T20I Series
Wankhede
2023
172/6
160
India won by 12 runs
Smriti Mandhana
T20I Series
Mumbai
2023
166
170/5
England won by 5 wickets
Nat Sciver-Brunt
ODI Series
Canterbury
2022
169
170/2
England won by 8 wickets
Sophie Ecclestone
ODI Series
Canterbury
2022
279
245
India won by 34 runs
Harmanpreet Kaur
ODI Series
Lord’s
2022
333/5
245
India won by 88 runs
Smriti Mandhana
World Cup
Mount Maunganui
2022
134
136/2
England won by 4 wickets
Katherine Brunt
Head to Head Summary
Format
Matches
India Wins
England Wins
No Result
Test
15
3
2
10
ODI
76
31
42
3
T20I
30
9
21
0
Total
121
43
65
13
Biggest Wins
Team
Margin
Match Type
Year
India Women
Won by 347 runs
Test
2023
England Women
Won by 9 wickets
ODI
2017
India Women
Won by 88 runs
ODI
2022
England Women
Won by 8 wickets
ODI
2022
Standout Individual Performances
Player
Team
Performance
Match Type
Deepti Sharma
India
9 wickets
Test
Smriti Mandhana
India
127 runs
ODI
Nat Sciver-Brunt
England
148 runs
ODI
Sophie Ecclestone
England
6 wickets
ODI
Early Encounters (1970–1990)
England Women’s team was among the pioneers of international women’s cricket and dominated many early matches against India. These early encounters helped India gain valuable experience at the international level.
Year
Series
Venue
Winner
1976
Test Series
India
England
1982
ODI Series
England
England
1986
Test Match
India
England
1989
ODI Match
England
England
Growing Competitiveness (1991–2010)
During the 1990s and 2000s, India began improving its performance in women’s cricket. Matches between India and England became more competitive, with both teams producing strong performances.
Year
Series
Venue
Result
1999
ODI Series
England
England
2002
Test Series
India
Draw
2006
ODI Series
India
India
2010
T20 Match
England
England
Modern Era Battles (2011–2025)
In recent years, the rivalry between India Women and England Women has become even more exciting. Both teams feature talented players and regularly compete in international tournaments and bilateral series.
Year
Series
Venue
Winner
2017
World Event
England
England
2018
T20 Series
India
India
2021
Bilateral Series
England
England
2024
ODI Series
India
India
Memorable Matches
Several matches between these teams have become historic due to remarkable performances and thrilling finishes.
Year
Event
Format
Highlight
2017
Major Final
ODI
ENG Win
2018
T20 Match
T20
IND Win
2021
ODI Game
ODI
Close Match
2023
Bilateral Match
T20
IND Win
Conclusion
The timeline between the India Women’s National Cricket Team and the England Women’s National Cricket Team reflects decades of growth in women’s cricket. From early matches dominated by England to modern contests where both teams compete strongly, the rivalry continues to evolve and inspire cricket fans worldwide.