India Women started the ODI series in style with a  4-wicket win over England Women in the first ODI at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. In chasing 259, the visitors achieved the victory in 48.2 courtesy of a calm and clinical run chase by Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Amanjot Kaur. Earlier Sophia Dunkley (83) and Alice Davidson-Richards (53) had powered England to 258/6 after the top order collapsedearly. Even with the imposing total, England's bowlers could not resist India's gradual middle-order rebuild and late acceleration. India takes a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series with this victory, going into the next match with momentum in their favor.

England Women Innings: 258/6 in 50 Overs

England made a slow start after losing both openers cheaply inside the first four overs but recovered well through their middle order. Emma Lamb (39 off 50) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (41 off 52) steadied the innings. The game’s biggest partnership came between Sophia Dunkley and Alice Davidson-Richards, who added 106 runs for the 5th wicket. Dunkley, top-scoring with a brilliant 83 from 92 balls, was assisted by Richards' 53 from 73 balls. With their partnership, England finished with a solid total of 258/6. Late runs from Sophie Ecclestone (23* off 19) provided a further boost.

For India, Sneh Rana bowled superbly, finishing with 2/31 from 10 overs, and Kranti Goud (2/55) provided early breakthroughs. Amanjot Kaur and Shree Charani chipped in with a wicket apiece.

India Women Innings: 262/6 in 48.2 Overs

India's pursuit began with early hiccups, losing Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal within 18 overs. Despite this, they built a crucial partnership. Harleen Deol (27) carried the innings along before Harmanpreet Kaur departed for 17. A fifth-wicket stand of 90 between Jemimah Rodrigues (48 off 54) and Deepti Sharma, who anchored the chase with a calm 62 off 64 balls. The finishing touches were provided by Amanjot Kaur, who hit 20 off 14* to seal the win in 48.2 overs.

England’s bowlers tried to apply pressure, with Charlie Dean picking up 2 wickets, while Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, and Sophie Ecclestone took one each.

ENG W vs IND W, 1st ODI: Key Moments

• Kranti Goud’s double strike in the powerplay dismissed Beaumont and Amy Jones cheaply, pushing England to 20/2.
  
• Dunkley–Richards stand saved England from 97/4, providing them with a solid foundation for a convincing finish.
  
• Sneh Rana's 10-0-31-2 controlled the middle overs by getting key batters out.
  
• Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana's spirited opening stand provided the foundation for India.
  
• Jemimah–Deepti 90-run partnership steadied India after a middle-order wobble.

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ENG W vs IND W, 1st ODI: Match Scorecard

England Women Innings – 258/6 (50 Overs)

India Women Innings – 262/6 (48.2 Overs)