England Women vs India Women 3rd ODI Match Preview – July 22, 2025

Date: July 22, 2025
Time: 13:00 GMT / 18:30 IST
Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Series: India Women's Tour of England – 3rd and Final ODI
Format: 50-over One Day International (ODI)

Match Background

The third and final ODI between England Women and India Women promises to be a thrilling decider in what has been a tightly contested series. The previous match, the second ODI, was a rain-affected encounter that saw England successfully chase a reduced target of 143/8 in 29 overs, thanks to strong performances from Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont. With the series currently tied 1-1, the outcome of this match at Riverside Ground will determine the eventual series winner.

Team Form and Key Stats

England Women

• Top Run-Scorer in Series: Sophia Dunkley (92 runs)
• Top Wicket-Taker in Series: Sophie Ecclestone (4 wickets)
• Last Match Performance: Chased down 143/8 in 29 overs with ease, showcasing strong batting depth and control with the ball.
• Strengths: England's middle order has been particularly effective, and Sophie Ecclestone continues to be a dominant force with the ball.
• Predicted Playing XI:
  • Tammy Beaumont (Wicketkeeper)
  • Amy Jones
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt (Captain)
  • Sophia Dunkley
  • Emma Lamb
  • Maia Bouchier
  • Em Arlott
  • Charlie Dean
  • Sophie Ecclestone
  • Lauren Bell
  • Linsey Smith

India Women

• Top Run-Scorer in Series: Deepti Sharma (92 runs)
• Top Wicket-Taker in Series: Sneh Rana (3 wickets)
• Last Match Performance: Scored 143/8 in the first innings, with Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma providing key contributions.
• Strengths: India's balanced squad, particularly in all-rounders like Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana, can make a big impact in both batting and bowling.
• Predicted Playing XI:
  • Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain)
  • Pratika Rawal
  • Harleen Deol
  • Jemimah Rodrigues
  • Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain)
  • Deepti Sharma
  • Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper)
  • Amanjot Kaur
  • Sneh Rana
  • Kranti Goud
  • Shree Charani

Head-to-Head Record

• All-time ODI record (as of July 2025):
  • England Women: 41 wins
  • India Women: 35 wins
• England has the slight edge in the historical ODI encounters, though India has shown consistent improvement in recent years.

Weather & Toss Prediction

• Weather Forecast: The weather at Riverside Ground is expected to be cloudy, with a chance of rain. However, the skies are likely to clear by the evening.
• Toss Prediction: While chasing teams have historically performed better at this venue, the possibility of rain might prompt the toss winner to choose to bowl first to allow the bowlers to exploit a potentially green pitch in the early overs.

Key Match Predictions

• Toss Winner: India Women (37% chance to win the toss and possibly bowl first)
• Match Winner: England Women (63% chance of victory)
• Top Batters to Watch:
  • England: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones
  • India: Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol
• Top Bowlers to Watch:
  • England: Sophie Ecclestone, Em Arlott
  • India: Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma
• Player of the Match: Sophie Ecclestone (England Women)
• Most Sixes: Tammy Beaumont (England), Harleen Deol (India)
• Team Scores (Batting First):
  • England: 265+
  • India: 245+

Betting Insights

• Match Odds:
  • England Women: 1.59
  • India Women: 2.27
• Top Batters Market:
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt (England)
  • Smriti Mandhana (India)
• Top Bowlers Market:
  • Em Arlott (England)
  • Deepti Sharma (India)
• Betting Tips:
  • Tammy Beaumont (England) to score 25+ runs
  • Sneh Rana (India) to take 2+ wickets

Match Outlook

This final ODI is expected to be a closely fought contest, with both teams having quality players capable of making a difference. England, having broken their four-match losing streak at home against India, will be buoyed by recent form and a strong bowling attack led by Sophie Ecclestone. However, India's balanced squad and recent good form in ODIs can't be overlooked. With the weather potentially playing a role, this match could go either way, but England remains the slight favorite to clinch the series.

Final Verdict

While India Women will look to make history by winning both the T20I and ODI series in England, the home advantage and England's recent dominance in ODIs give them the edge. The key will be how the teams handle the conditions and whether England can replicate their strong chase in the second ODI.

Our Prediction: England Women to win by 8-10 runs 🏏

Stay tuned for the live updates and post-match analysis!
All data and predictions as of July 2025.
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