Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM IST
Broadcast: Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV (App & Website)
Series Overview
The ongoing ODI series between England Women and India Women is finely poised at 1-1, with the decider scheduled at Chester-le-Street. After India made history by clinching their maiden T20I series win on English soil earlier on this tour, they now have a golden opportunity to finish strong by sealing the ODI series as well. England, on the other hand, bounced back confidently in the second ODI and will aim to assert their dominance at home once again.
The third ODI is not just about clinching the series — it’s also about momentum heading into the future calendar, with both teams looking to fine-tune their squads and strategies ahead of the next Women’s World Cup cycle.
Pitch Report – Riverside Ground
The Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street has traditionally offered good batting conditions. With an average first-innings score of 239 in ODIs, teams batting first need to post a competitive total above 250 to feel safe. However, history favours the chasing sides — 14 out of 26 matches here have been won by the team batting second. Expect both captains to opt for chasing if they win the toss.
Head-to-Head – A Historic Rivalry
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Total Matches: 78
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England Wins: 41
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India Wins: 35
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No Result: 2
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First-Ever Encounter: January 1, 1978
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Most Recent Encounter: July 19, 2025
Despite England leading the overall head-to-head, India have gradually closed the gap over the years, making this rivalry one of the most competitive in women’s cricket.
Probable Playing XIs
England Women (ENG-W):
Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Maia Bouchier, Emily Arlott, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlotte Dean, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
India Women (IND-W):
Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, Kranti Goud
Key Players to Watch
Deepti Sharma (India)
Deepti has been India’s most consistent batter in this ODI series, scoring 62 and 30** in the two games. Her ability to anchor the innings while accelerating when needed makes her a vital asset for the visitors in the decider.
Sophie Ecclestone (England)
England’s ace spinner, Ecclestone has picked up 4 wickets in 2 matches, troubling the Indian middle order. On a surface that might offer some grip as the game progresses, she’ll once again be a major threat.
Match Scenarios & Predictions
Scenario 1:
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England win the toss and bowl first
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Powerplay: 40–45 runs
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India score around 240–245
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England chase it down and win
Scenario 2:
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India win the toss and bat first
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Powerplay: 45–50 runs
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India post around 245–250
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India defend successfully and win
With both teams evenly matched, the toss could play a key role. The pitch and recent trends suggest chasing is the safer bet.
Final Prediction:
Chasing team to win the match and clinch the series
However, given India’s current momentum and tactical improvements under Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership, India Women hold a slight edge going into the series decider.