Lord’s Pitch Report for ENG-W vs IND-W 2nd ODI: After a thrilling four-wicket victory in the first ODI, India Women will look to clinch the series as they face England Women in the second match of the three-game series at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
India has momentum on their side with four consecutive ODI wins against England. Deepti Sharma was the standout in the opener, guiding the chase with a calm unbeaten 62*. England will aim to bounce back, especially with skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone leading their charge.
As both teams prepare for a crucial second match, attention is focused once again on the pitch at Lord’s—a ground that offers early swing for seam bowlers, rewards patient batting, and becomes more challenging under cloudy skies or after rain.
Let’s look at the Lord’s Pitch Report, Weather Report, stats and Fantasy Strategy for the Lord’s of ENG-W vs IND-W 2nd ODI
Lord’s Venue Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | London, England |
| Capacity | ~30,000 |
| Format Used | Tests, ODIs, T20Is |
| Home Team | England National Teams |
| First ODI Held | 1972 |
Lord’s Pitch Report for ENG-W vs IND-W 2nd ODI
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Nature | Balanced with a slight edge to bowlers |
| Batting | Moderately scoring; needs application |
| Pace Bowling | Offers swing and movement early on |
| Spin Bowling | Some grip as the match progresses |
| 1st Innings Avg | 232 (ODIs) |
| Winning Strategy | Bat First – Defending team has won 43/87 |
Pitch Summary:
The Lord’s surface typically provides good seam movement and carry for fast bowlers, especially under an overcast sky. However, once settled, batters can post decent totals, provided they rotate strike and play straight. Spin comes into play in the middle overs but isn’t overwhelmingly dominant.
The average first-innings score of 232 suggests that anything around 250+ will be a competitive total here.
Weather & Toss Impact
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Weather | Cloudy with intermittent drizzle |
| Temperature | 19–24°C |
| Rain Chances | Moderate until afternoon |
| Wind Speed | Light winds (2–5 km/h) |
| Toss Strategy | Win the toss & bat first |
Toss Tip: With 43 wins in 87 ODIs for teams batting first, the strategy should be to put runs on the board and let seamers exploit early conditions.
Key Stats at Lord’s Cricket Ground
| Format | ODIs |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 87 |
| Won Batting 1st | 43 |
| Won Bowling 1st | 39 |
| Highest ODI Total | 334/4 by England vs India (2022) |
| Lowest ODI Total | 107 by South Africa vs England |
ENG-W vs IND-W Fantasy Strategy for Lord’s Pitch
- Pick swing bowlers like Kate Cross and Sneh Rana – both are capable of taking early wickets.
- Prioritise middle-order batters like Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver for Consistent Points.
- Don’t overload on openers- but Smriti Mandhana is in great form – key choice for the voice-captain
- Look for lower-order finishers who can score quick runs in the last 10 overs
- Vice-Captain options: Smriti Mandhana, Sophia Dunkley
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Captain options: Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone
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ENG-W vs IND-W 2nd ODI Match Prediction – India Women’s Tour of England 2025
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