July 19, 2025: This afternoon, India Women will face England Women in the second ODI of their three-match series at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. After a thrilling win in the first ODI at Rose Bowl, India are looking to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
Match Recap:
In the opener, England set a competitive total of 258, powered by Sophia Dunkley’s valiant fifty. However, Deepti Sharma and Jemimah Rodrigues led India’s chase, sealing the victory with four wickets to spare.
Pitch Report – Lord’s Cricket Ground:
The pitch at Lord’s traditionally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers can exploit seam movement and the ground’s famous slope early on, while batters enjoy consistent bounce and pace once settled. As the game progresses, spinners might extract some turn from the surface, especially if the pitch dries out. Toss-winning captains generally prefer to bowl first, anticipating helpful conditions for bowlers initially.
Weather Outlook:
According to AccuWeather:
- Temperature: Around 23°C (RealFeel 22°C)
- Wind: South-West at 13-22 km/h
- Cloud Cover: 91%
- Rain Chance: 70%
The high probability of rain could disrupt the game, so both teams will have to be prepared for possible interruptions.