The one-off women's Test match between England and India is set to begin on July 10, 2026, at the County Ground in Bristol. The match will be broadcast live on Sports18 in India and streamed on JioHotstar, as confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Match Details and Schedule
The Test match starts at 3:30 PM IST on July 10. This is India women's first Test since 2021, and they will look to improve their record against England, having won only one of their previous 14 Tests against the hosts.
England women, led by Heather Knight, are coming off a series win over Pakistan. India, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, have prepared with a warm-up match against an England A side.
Where to Watch in India
In India, the match will be telecast live on the Sports18 network. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. Fans can also follow live updates on the BCCI's official social media channels.
Squads
England Women: Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Issy Wong.
India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Meghna Singh, Renuka Singh Thakur, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, Simran Bahadur.
Key Players to Watch
For England, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone are crucial with bat and ball. India will rely on Smriti Mandhana's batting and Deepti Sharma's all-round abilities. The pitch at Bristol is expected to assist seamers early, but batting-friendly conditions are forecast for the later days.
According to BCCI secretary Jay Shah, "The team is well-prepared and eager to compete. This Test is an important step in promoting women's red-ball cricket."
