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India Poised to Seal T20I Series as England Name ODI Squad

England’s 15-player ODI squad includes the returning Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone and Bouchier ahead of the 50-over series opener on July 16.

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Sophia Dunkley’s brilliant 75 of 53 balls helped England eke out a narrow win in the third T20I and keep the series alive. (Reuters)
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Overview

  • India lead the five-match T20I series 2-1 and can clinch the white-ball contest with a win in the fourth match at Old Trafford on July 9.
  • Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and opener Shafali Verma are under pressure to convert starts into big scores and secure India’s series victory.
  • Sophia Dunkley’s unbeaten 75 in the third T20I steered England to a narrow five-run win and kept the hosts alive in the series.
  • The England Cricket Board confirmed a 15-member ODI squad for the three-match series against India, reinstating captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone and batter Maia Bouchier.
  • Head coach Charlotte Edwards sees these fixtures as key preparation for the ICC Women’s World Cup and is balancing player workload across formats.