England Women vs India Women, ENG-W vs IND-W , Today Match Prediction
England Women vs India Women, ENG-W vs IND-W , Today Match Prediction
𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : England Women vs India Women
𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :July 22,Tuesday
𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :16:30 PM (IST)
𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Banks Homes Riverside, Durham, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 3rd ODI, 2025
India Women have dominated England Women in ODIs in recent years, winning four of their last five encounters.
- A score of around 220-230 will be needed at the Riverside Ground to keep the chasing side under constant pressure.
- The highest score chased at the Riverside Ground is England Women’s 157-1 (21.2 overs) versus New Zealand Women in 2024.
- Sophia Dunkley, Smriti Mandhana, and Jemimah Rodrigues are our picks for the battersto watch out for in this game.
ENGW vs IND-W Match Prediction & Analysis
England Women and India Women meet again on Tuesday in Chester-le-Street for the third and final ODI. India Women surprised many by taking the T20I series and then claiming the opening ODI to go up 1-0. But the hosts answered well in the second game to level it at 1-1, setting up a winner-takes-all clash. England will be eager to avoid losing another series on home turf. For India Women, the chance to pull off another standout result is right in front of them.
TEAMS PREVIEW
England Women Preview
England Women have had a tough time in this white-ball series. They lost the T20I series 2-3, and then lost the first ODI of this series by four wickets. However, the home side finally made a strong comeback in the second game, to defeat the visitors by eight wickets.
Sophia Dunkley has been their most consistent batter for England this series, scoring 92 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 91.08. Nat Sciver-Brunt has chipped in with 62 runs at a good strike rate of 102.17, while opener Chetna Pagydyala has managed only 29 runs in her two outings.
The scores haven’t been consistent, and the batting unit has relied heavily upon Dunkley to do the job for the most part. Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones, and Maia Bouchier are capable batters but haven’t been as consistent as they would like to be.
On the bowling front, Sophie Ecclestone has led the charge, picking up four wickets in two games while conceding at 3.81 per over. Charlotte Dean and Em Arlott add further depth to the attack and are ideal for these English conditions.
India Women Preview
India Women will be disappointed with their performance in the second ODI, where they managed just 143-8 from 29 overs (the match was shortened due to rain) after being asked to bat first. The hosts made light work of the modest target, getting there in just 21 overs.
India will still be hopeful as they have been on the better side on this tour, and just need to fire collectively one final time to clinch the series.
Smriti Mandhana has been their standout performer with the bat, as expected, scoring 70 runs across two innings at a strike rate of 93.33. She’s the star batter of the team and will need to do the heavy lifting in the final match if India hopes to win it.
Jemimah Rodrigues has been just as dependable, with 51 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 82.25.
Beyond them, the others haven’t been able to make an impression, which is something that might bite the visitors if their two top batters don’t fire. The likes of Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, and Pratika Rawal are all quality players and need to step up if India Women hopes to end the series with a win.
Weather Conditions
Early movement with the ball is common at the Riverside Ground, especially under cloud cover, so batting first can be tricky. Seamers who hit a consistent length usually find reward in the opening overs. As the game settles, scoring becomes easier, particularly through the off side. Spinners may get some grip later in the day. It’s not the easiest place to chase if the surface slows down, so teams often prefer putting runs on the board.
The weather forecast for the match day is expected to be sunny with some clouds.
The average score batting first at the Riverside Ground is 165. The highest total posted at the venue is New Zealand Women’s 237-7 against England Women way back in 1996. For this match, the team batting first will eye a score of around 220-230.
Toss: To Bowl
The last two women’s ODIs played at the Riverside Ground were won comfortably by the chasing side. This record will likely prompt the toss-winning side to bowl first in this game.
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