Pratika Rawal in Spotlight as India Faces England
The ODI series between India and England is set to be a thrilling contest, with both teams looking to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the World Cup. Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol will be vying for a spot in India's batting lineup, while England will be seeking to prove themselves after a narrow loss in the T20I series.
India and England are set to clash in a high-stakes ODI series, with both teams looking to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the World Cup. Pratika Rawal is one of the key players vying for a spot in India's batting lineup, along with Harleen Deol, as they look to settle their combinations. England, on the other hand, will be seeking to prove themselves after a narrow loss in the T20I series.
The series will be played at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, with the pitch expected to favour spinners. India has a fully fit and available squad, with several players in contention for a World Cup berth. Shafali Verma's return-to-form in T20Is is a welcome boost for the team, while Smriti Mandhana is just 15 runs away from entering the top-10 of all-time highest run-getters in the format.
England will be without Nat Sciver-Brunt for the first half of the series, but she is expected to return for the latter half. The team will be looking to push India hard in the 50-over format, with key players like Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt nearing significant milestones. The series promises to be an exciting contest, with both teams looking to gain momentum ahead of the World Cup.
As the series gets underway, all eyes will be on Pratika Rawal and the Indian team as they look to prove themselves in the 50-over format. With the World Cup just around the corner, this series will be a crucial test for both teams, and the outcome will have significant implications for their preparations.