New Delhi, July 22, 2025 – It’s all down to this one. India Women and England Women head into the third and final ODI today at Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, starting at 5:30 PM IST. The series sits at 1-1 after India took the first game and England leveled it in the second. Whoever wins grabs the trophy. Rain played a part last time, but forecasts look okay now, so fingers crossed for a full match. This caps off India’s tour, where they already edged the T20s 3-2.
The opener at The Rose Bowl on July 16 saw India chase 258/6 for a four-wicket win. Deepti Sharma anchored with 62, while Amanjot Kaur’s quick 20 pushed them over. Smriti Mandhana and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur added solid starts. England’s Sophia Dunkley made 83, but their bowlers couldn’t stop the chase.
Game two at Lord’s on July 19 got messy with rain, shortened to 29 overs each. India posted 143/8, led by Mandhana’s 42 and Deepti’s unbeaten 30. England’s spinners dominated – Sophie Ecclestone snagged 3/27, with Linsey Smith and Em Arlott grabbing two apiece. Chasing a DLS target of 115 in 24 overs, England cruised home by eight wickets. Amy Jones finished not out on 46, Tammy Beaumont chipped in 34.
Stars to Watch and Game Outlook
Harmanpreet leads India with firepower from Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Richa Ghosh. Deepti’s spin and batting could be key again. They need early breakthroughs from pacers like Arundhati Reddy.
For England, Nat Sciver-Brunt calls the shots, banking on Jones, Beaumont, and Ecclestone’s deadly spin. The Chester-le-Street pitch might favor seam early, so winning the toss helps.
It’s been a tight series with good crowds. India wants to end strong; England aims to defend home turf. Catch live updates on TV or apps – should be a nail-biter.
This decider wraps up India’s tour, which also had a T20 series where India won 3-2. Weather looks clear, so expect a full game. Whoever handles pressure better wins the series. Updates will come as play starts.
