IND-W vs ENG-W Highlights, 3rd ODI (India Women National Cricket Team vs England Women National Cricket Team): Captain Harmanpreet Kaur hammered 102 runs from 84 balls to help India post a total of 318 runs/5 as Kranti Gaud starred with 6/52 to bowl out England to win third and final ODI by 13 runs and clinch the series 2-1 on Tuesday.

During her stay at the crease at Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Harman hammered 14 fours and added 110 runs for the fourth wicket with Jemimah Rodrigues, who made 50 runs from 45 balls in her 50th ODI for Women in Blue.

In the final overs, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh smashed 38 runs from just 18 balls with the help of three fours and two sixes.

Earlier, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and No. 3 batter Harleen Deol also added 45 runs each to India’s total.

For England, all five bowlers – Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, and Linsey Smith – picked up one wicket each.

India maintained steady control with the ball, coupled with exceptional fielding and catching. Kranti Gaud provided India with an ideal start by securing two early breakthroughs, setting the tone for the match.

Despite allowing the hosts to regain footing in the game, Shree Charani broke a crucial partnership, swinging the momentum back in India’s favour. It was Deepti Sharma, who dealt a major blow by dismissing Natalie Sciver-Brunt, who was nearng her hundred. Charani claimed another wicket, but it was Goud who stole the spotlight with a sensational six-wicket haul, ultimately sealing the win for the visitors.

India’s women completed a successful tour of England, winning the ODI series 2-1 and the T20I series 3-2, marking another all-format away series win.