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County Ground, Chelmsford Pitch Report, Weather Report For ENG-W Vs IND-W- 1st T20I, 2026



County Ground, Chelmsford Pitch Report, Weather Report For ENG-W Vs IND-W [Source: AFP]County Ground, Chelmsford Pitch Report, Weather Report For ENG-W Vs IND-W [Source: AFP]

England Women is all set to host India Women in the first T20I of the three-game series on Thursday, May 28. The match will be held at the County Ground in Chelmsford at 11:00 PM IST.

The T20I series is extremely crucial for both the teams in the lead up to the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. India and England will field their full strength squad to get necessary practice before the high-stakes ICC event.

Recently, India Women lost the 5-game T20I series to South Africa in what turned out to be a disappointing tour. The women in blue consistently struggled with the bat while bowlers had too little opportunity to make a difference.

On the other hand, England Women have the winning momentum as they recently beat New Zealand in a three-game T20I series. Their squad is packed with experience and youth energy ahead of the World Cup.

Hence, this series is expected to be an elite battleground just days ahead of the big ICC event. Before the first T20I, let’s how Chelmsford’s pitch and weather will behave.

County Ground Pitch Report for ENG-W vs IND-W 1st T20I, 2026

Criterion
Details
Matches played11
Won by the team batting first6
Won by the team bowling first5
Draws0
Average 1st innings score136
Average 2nd innings score116
Average runs per over6.96

(County Ground stats in Women's T20Is)

The County Ground in Chelmsford could be a balanced surface for the first T20I. Batters generally enjoy the conditions early in the innings, with the pitch offering good pace and carry for stroke-making. 

However, as the match progresses, bowlers, especially seamers and variations-based bowlers, tend to come into the game and make scoring tougher.

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England Women will also take confidence from their excellent record at this venue. They have won 12 of their 14 Women’s T20Is played at Chelmsford, including two victories over India Women. 

Their most recent win against India at this ground came back in 2021, making the hosts familiar favourites once again.

Chelmsford Weather Report for ENG-W vs IND-W 1st T20I, 2026

Criterion
Details
Temperature18°C
WindSSW 9 km/h
Probability of Precipitation3%
Cloud Cover35%

According to Accuweather, the weather at Chelmsford is expected to remain pleasant for the match, with no major threat of rain interruptions. Conditions during the evening are likely to be partly cloudy with the temperature hovering around 18°C.

There is only a 3% chance of precipitation, meaning a full match is expected without weather concerns. Winds are predicted to blow at around 9 km/h with gusts reaching 24 km/h, which could offer slight assistance to seamers early on. 

Humidity levels around 56% may also help bowlers generate some movement under lights. Overall, the weather looks ideal for an uninterrupted contest at Chelmsford.

Conclusion

The pitch and weather report for the ENG-W vs IND-W 1st T20I suggests that a good contest is on the way. Both sides will fight tooth and nail to get their T20 World Cup preparations right. 

Bowlers will likely have more advantage in this game. Hence, the batters’ skillset and adaptability will be tested. Overall, with no major disruption threat, fans can witness a cracking contest at Chelmsford.

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