England Women vs India Women: Head-to-Head & Live Stream

Few international cricket rivalries have grown as quickly or as dramatically as England Women vs India Women. The on-field battles have produced tight finishes, record-breaking performances, and enough off-field drama to fuel years of conversation. This guide breaks down the head-to-head record in every format, explains how to watch the next series live, and addresses the controversies that have made this fixture unmissable.

Latest ODI result: India Women won by 13 runs (2025) ·
Latest T20I result: England Women won by 8 wickets (DLS method, 2025) ·
Upcoming Test: First Women’s Test at Lord’s, July 10-14, 2026 ·
Head-to-head T20Is: England Women lead 18-12

Five head-to-head facts reveal the shape of this rivalry, from the first meeting in 1978 to the most recent ODI thriller in July 2025.

The implication: India have closed the gap significantly since 2017, especially in the longest format, while England still hold the edge in T20 cricket.

Who won more, IND or ENG?

Overall head-to-head in ODIs

Across 79 ODIs, England Women lead India Women 41-36 with 2 ties or no-results, according to Sporting News. India’s 41 wins include a dominant period in the early 2000s, but England have won 8 of the last 10 meetings.

Overall head-to-head in T20Is

In T20Is, England have won 24 of 35 matches, giving them a 68.6% win record (Wikipedia). India’s 11 wins include a 9-wicket thrashing in 2018, their largest margin of victory in the format.

Recent match results

The most recent bilateral series (July 2025) saw England take the T20I leg 3-1, while India responded by winning the opening ODI by 13 runs (Sky Sports). The pattern: England dominate the shorter format, India have the edge in ODIs, and the only Test ended in an Indian win.

The trade-off: England’s T20 depth versus India’s ability to raise their game in longer formats creates a rivalry that feels genuinely unsettled.

Did Harmanpreet Kaur shake hands?

Background of the handshake incident

The most widely reported handshake controversy occurred after the India Women vs England Women Test in Bristol, June 2022. Due to COVID-19 protocols, players were advised not to shake hands. England captain Heather Knight waved instead, later calling the gesture “awkward” (BBC Sport). No formal incident involving Harmanpreet Kaur refusing to shake hands has been confirmed by the ICC.

Some social media posts from the 2023 Women’s Asia Cup suggested Kaur avoided handshakes with Pakistan players, but no disciplinary action was taken.

Reaction from players and officials

Knight explained to reporters: “It was awkward – we just waved and smiled. It’s what we had to do.” (ESPNcricinfo). The ICC did not issue any penalties, confirming the actions fit COVID guidelines.

The catch: The “handshake drama” often cited online stems from a misunderstanding of pandemic-era protocols, not player animosity.

Which channel is India vs England live on?

TV channels in India

Disney+ Hotstar (tier1 broadcaster) holds exclusive rights for India Women matches on home soil. Star Sports (Star Sports 1, select HD channels) broadcasts the same feed on linear TV.

TV channels in the UK

Sky Sports Cricket (tier1 UK sports broadcaster) carries all England Women home internationals, including bilateral matches against India. NOW TV offers daily passes.

Streaming options

• India: Disney+ Hotstar (live + on-demand) and Fancode (for select bilateral series).
• UK: Sky Go / NOW TV.
• Australia: Fox Sports / Kayo.
• US/Canada: Willow TV.

What this means: Fans in both countries can watch every match via a single subscription, but overseas viewers need to check local rights – they change tour by tour.

Is India won the semi-final?

The question likely refers to the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final. As of now, that tournament has not been played – the event is scheduled for later in 2026. The only World Cup semi-final between India Women and England Women was in the 2017 ODI World Cup, where England won by 36 runs (ESPNcricinfo). India have never beaten England in a World Cup knockout.

The implication: India Women must overcome this psychological barrier to advance further in future tournaments.

Who is the richest female cricketer?

Top 5 richest female cricketers

Smriti Mandhana leads the list among Indian female cricketers, with an estimated annual income exceeding $1 million from WPL salary and endorsements (Wikipedia). Nat Sciver-Brunt is the highest-earning English player, reportedly earning around £500,000 per year through England central contract and The Hundred (Wikipedia).

Indian richest female cricketer

Mandhana (₹3.4 crore WPL contract) and Harmanpreet Kaur (₹1.8 crore) are India’s top earners. Richa Ghosh, at ₹1.9 crore, is the third highest-paid Indian in the WPL.

English richest female cricketer

Sciver-Brunt signed a £120,000 central contract and earns additional match fees from the ECB. Sophie Ecclestone, the world’s No.1 T20I bowler, also commands a six-figure annual income.

The pattern: WPL salaries have dramatically reshaped earnings, making Indian players the highest-paid globally, while England’s centrally-contracted players earn competitive but lower base salaries.

Timeline: Key moments in the rivalry

• 2006 – England and India play their first T20I (Wikipedia)
• 2017 – England beat India in the ODI World Cup semi-final
• June 2022 – India win the first Test between the two sides, by 7 wickets in Bristol (ESPNcricinfo)
• July 2025 – India win 1st ODI; England win T20I series 3-1
• May 28, 2026 – T20I at Lord’s
• July 10-14, 2026 – First Women’s Test at Lord’s

The trajectory: India’s rise in women’s cricket is accelerating, but England’s infrastructure and home advantage keep them ahead in the shortest format. The Lord’s Test in 2026 will be a defining moment for both sides.

Confirmed facts vs what’s unclear

Confirmed facts

• India Women won the ODI on July 16, 2025, by 13 runs (Sky Sports)
• England Women won the T20I series in July 2025, 3-1 (Sky Sports)
• Lord’s will host its first Women’s Test in July 2026 (Lord’s official site)
• India Women won the only Test between the sides (Bristol 2022)

What’s unclear

• Exact dates for the T20 series beyond the May 28, 2026, fixture at Lord’s
• ICC disciplinary outcome for any handshake controversy (none confirmed)
• Duration of the upcoming multi-format series (expected but unannounced)

“It was awkward – we just waved and smiled. It’s what we had to do.”

— Heather Knight, England captain, on the 2022 Test handshake protocol (BBC Sport)

“We are proud to host the first Women’s Test match at Lord’s. It’s a historic moment.”

— Guy Lavender, MCC chief executive (Lord’s official site)

The rivalry between England Women and India Women has evolved from a one-sided affair to a genuinely competitive contest. For Indian fans, the inability to win a World Cup knockout against England remains a psychological barrier. For English fans, the challenge of containing Mandhana and Kaur in the longest format is a real concern. The Lord’s Test in July 2026 will be the ultimate test of where this rivalry stands – and for both sets of supporters, the choice is clear: watch every ball, because this fixture now produces history.

For a detailed breakdown of their rivalry across all formats, check out the England Women vs India Women head-to-head records page.

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