In the lead-up to the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, several warm-up matches produced big narratives. England posted a commanding win over India, while Shafali Verma lit up her India A fixture. In Colombo, rain forced washouts on key matches. Here’s a breakdown of what went down — with stats, insights, and what it tells us for the tournament ahead.
🏏 England Rout India in Bengaluru Warm-Up
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Final Score: England 340/9 (Sciver-Brunt 120, Lamb 84) defeated India 187 (Rodrigues 66, Chetry 45) by 153 runs.
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India were without key players Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, and their batting collapsed in their absence. Arundhati Reddy couldn’t bat due to a leg injury.
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Nat Sciver-Brunt carried England with a fluent century; Emma Lamb supported with 84. Their 173-run partnership for the 4th wicket was the backbone of the innings.
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On the Indian side, Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored with 66 off 68. Uma Chetry impressed with 45, especially given she is a reserve wicketkeeper stepping in. The middle order (Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana) managed just 43 combined.
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Kranti Goud was the standout bowler for India, picking 3 wickets for 31.
Insight & Implication: England’s depth shows — even when wickets fell early, their middle order stood strong. India, on the other hand, must address the fragility when senior players are unavailable — their bench strength will be tested in the World Cup.
🌟 Shafali Verma’s Fireworks in India A vs New Zealand
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In a rain-affected game, New Zealand Women posted 273/9, buoyed by Izzy Gaze’s unbeaten 101 at No.7.
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India A’s chase was revised to 225 in 40 overs via DLS. Shafali Verma took charge with an aggressive 70 off just 49 balls (11 fours + 1 six).
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Mamatha (India A) remained unbeaten on 56* and anchored the finish with Minnu Mani.
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Earlier, Sayali Satghare (reserve seamer) grabbed 3 important wickets.
Why it matters: Shafali’s knock sends a statement — even though she’s not in the main squad, she’s clearly match-ready and dangerous. India’s depth in batting—especially in younger ranks—will be crucial.
🌧 Rain Washes Out Colombo Fixtures
Two matches scheduled in Colombo — Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Women and South Africa vs Bangladesh Women — were abandoned due to rain.
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Sri Lanka were at 33/1 in 7.3 overs when play was called off.
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In the South Africa vs Bangladesh match, South Africa 45/3 in 9 overs was the state when the weather intervened.
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Bangladesh’s Marufa Akter dismissed Laura Wolvaardt and Annerie Dercksen, while Nahida Akter picked up Marizanne Kapp — signs that Bangladesh’s bowling attack has teeth.
📌 Key Takeaways & What to Watch
| Topic | Insight |
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| England's dominance | They’ve shown world-class depth; even in warm-ups, their batting is formidable. |
| Indian middle order concerns | Dependence on top order is risky; bench strength must deliver. |
| Shafali’s case | She’s auditioning for a return — performances like these catch selectors’ eyes. |
| Rain’s impact | Weather may disrupt momentum; teams must stay flexible. |
| Bowling strength | Bangladesh and India both showed promise in their bowling units. Women’s ODI World Cup warm-up England vs India women Sri Lanka vs Pakistan women rain Shafali Verma 70 India A Nat Sciver-Brunt century India women batting collapse Bangladesh women vs South Africa women washout DLS method women’s match Kranti Goud 3/31 Uma Chetry 45 innings India A vs New Zealand women Women’s cricket live score 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup preview |
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