The finalists of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 are all set to confront each other in yet another epic clash. The Indian eves will face England in the 2nd semi-final of the Women’s World T20 on Friday early morning at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium in Antigua. India will be looking to erase the memories of a heart-breaking World Cup final defeat last year. To their credit, the 'Women in Blue' have been able to build on that momentum and a fantastic run in the ongoing World T20 is a testimony to that.
India beat two formidable teams in their group—the 'White Ferns' from New Zealand by 34 runs and the 'Southern Stars' from Australia by 48 runs—maintaining an all-win record at the league stage.
However, England are a quality side in the shortest format and the scars of the summit clash loss at Lord's can play on the minds of Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur, the two pillars of the women's side.
India played all their group league matches at the same venue Providence in Guyana—and will now play a day/night game at a different venue.
India vs England Women's World T20 Semi-Final: India women's team have won the toss and elected to bat first.
Here're the Playing XIs
India Women: Taniya Bhatia(w), Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Veda Krishnamurthy, Dayalan Hemalatha, Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Anuja Patil, Poonam Yadav
England Women: Danielle Wyatt, Tammy Beaumont, Amy Ellen Jones(w), Natalie Sciver, Heather Knight(c), Lauren Winfield, Sophia Dunkley Brown, Anya Shrubsole, Danielle Hazell, Sophie Ecclestone, Kirstie Gordon