INDA-W vs ENGA-W 3rd ODI: Match Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Squads

England-A Women and India-A Women will meet in the third and final ODI of the series at The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton.

England A Women head into this match after making an excellent comeback in the second ODI, where they drew level in the series with a much-improved performance with both bat and ball. That victory will give them plenty of confidence ahead of the series decider.

India A Women, meanwhile, will be hoping to recover after a poor outing in the second match. They made a strong start to the series, but will now need a far better performance in all departments if they are to clinch the series.

India A Women vs England A Women 3rd ODI: Match Overview

Key Insights

England A Women

England responded in the same way they did during the T20 series, bouncing back with a convincing 125-run victory in the second ODI to make it 1-1. That result has set up a winner-takes-all contest in the final game.

The batting unit looked far more settled than it did in the opening ODI. The opening pair put together an 81-run stand to lay a solid platform. Ella made 44, Jodi Grewcock impressed with 97, and Grace Scrivens contributed 59. Later in the innings, Charis Pavely added 30, while Niamh Holland chipped in with 41 to help England reach 298.

The bowlers then backed up the batting effort with an outstanding display. Sophia Smale did most of the damage with four wickets, while Grace Scrivens chipped in with three and Chloe Skelton cleaned up the rest with a neat double. More importantly, they kept things simple by bowling consistent lines and lengths, giving India very few scoring opportunities.

That disciplined effort saw England dismiss India for only 173. Once again, they showed why they are a tough team to beat in home conditions and have set up an exciting finish to the series.

India A Women

India were unable to build on the momentum from the opening ODI and slipped into the same problems that affected the T20 side earlier in the tour. With the series now tied at 1-1 and the T20 series already lost, they will head into the decider under added pressure.

After starring in the first ODI, the batting unit could not produce another strong display. Only five players reached double figures, and two of those runs came from the lower order. That underlined the struggles of the top and middle order during the chase.

One positive was Priya Punia, who battled well for her 87 runs at the top of the order. She is expected to play another key role in the final match. Captain Harleen Deol, who was dismissed for a duck in the previous game, will also be eager to make an impact with the bat.

The bowling attack was not as effective as it had been in the opening match. India tried seven bowlers, but apart from Vaishnavi Sharma, who returned figures of 2 for 36, none of the others managed to make a significant impact or produce timely breakthroughs.

That remains a major concern after conceding 298 in the second ODI. To come away with the series, India will need a much stronger effort from both the batting and bowling departments.

India A Women vs England A Women: ODI Series Status

Pitch Report: The Cooper Associates County Ground

The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton has generally provided a good surface for ODI cricket. Batters usually find it easier to score after spending some time at the crease, while bowlers can also get rewards by staying disciplined and hitting the right areas.

The average first-innings score at this venue is 213. A first-innings score of around 260-270 should be competitive, while anything beyond that could make the chase difficult.

Toss Prediction

The records at this venue suggests chasing has been the more successful option. Teams batting second have won matches, compared to teams batting first, while some games ended without a result.

Teams winning the toss here usually opt to field first, letting their bowlers figure out the pitch early so the batters know exactly what they are chasing later on.

ENGA-W vs INDA-W: Match Prediction

England A Women head into the final ODI with confidence after their commanding win in the second match, where they bounced back strongly to level the series. Their batting looked much stronger than in the opener, while the bowlers kept India under pressure throughout the chase.

India A Women looked incredible in the opener, so even with that slip-up in the second match, they definitely have the talent and momentum to bounce back and take the series. If their top order clicks and the bowling unit delivers a more disciplined performance, they look capable of overcoming the home advantage enjoyed by England A Women.

Cricbites Prediction: India A Women to win this match.

ENGA-W vs INDA-W: Full Squads

India A Women Squad:

Harleen Deol (c), Gunalan Kamalini (wk), Pratika Rawal, Priya Punia, Tejal Hasabnis, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Sayali Satghare, Vaishnavi Sharma, Jintimani Kalita, Shabnam Md Shakil, Tanuja Kanwer, Uma Chetry, Saima Thakor, Tanisha Singh

England A Women Squad:

Kira Chathli (wk/c), Grace Scrivens, Ella McCaughan, Jodi Grewcock, Abi Norgrove, Charis Pavely, Niamh Holland, Chloe Skelton, Sophia Smale, Grace Potts, Grace Ballinger, Davina Perrin, Charley Phillips, Florence Miller, Alexa Stonehouse

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ENGA-W vs INDA-W: Predicted Playing XI

England A Women Predicted Playing XI:

Ella McCaughan, Jodi Grewcock, Grace Scrivens, Kira Chathli(w/c), Charis Pavely, Abi Norgrove, Chloe Skelton, Niamh Holland, Sophia Smale, Grace Potts, Grace Ballinger

India A Women Predicted Playing XI:

Pratika Rawal, Priya Punia, Harleen Deol(c), Tejal Hasabnis, Niki Prasad, Gunalan Kamalini(w), Minnu Mani, Sayali Satghare, Shabnam Md Shakil, Jintimani Kalita, Vaishnavi Sharma

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