Sandy Verma
Tezzbuzz|21-07-2025
The Indian women’s cricket team is set for a crucial series-deciding third ODI against an England side on Tuesday, July 22, at Chester-le-Street. This match holds significant importance for both teams as they fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025which is just two months away. The three-match series currently stands tied at 1-1. India registered a victory in the first ODI by four wickets however, England bounced back in the second matchwhich was affected by rain at Lord’s, to level the series.
Matches Played: 78 | England won: 41 | India won: 35 | No result: 2
The Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, the venue for this decider, has previously hosted four women’s ODIs. The results at this venue have been evenly split, with teams batting first and second each winning two games. For this series finale, a preferred strategy might be to bat first after winning the toss. The pitch is expected to be favorable for batting initially, allowing teams to set a strong total. The ground is also known for offering even bounce and reliable swing off the track, indicating a balanced wicket that will provide opportunities for both batters and bowlers throughout the course of the match.
Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Maia Bouchier, Linsey Smith
England: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Alice Capsey, Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Linsey Smith, Kate Cross, Amy Jones (wk), Davidson Richards, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Emma Lamb, Charlie Dean, Em Arlott
India: HARMANPREET KAUR (CAPT), Smriti Mandhana (Vice-CAPT), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa GHosh (WK), Yastika Bhatia (WK), Tejal Hasabnis, Deetti Sharma Rana, Shree charaniShuchi updadhayay, amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare
This article was first published at WomenCricket.coma Read company.