With the ODI series level at 1-1, India Women and England Women head into the final clash at Chester-le-Street with everything to play for. After India’s narrow four-wicket win in the opener, England bounced back strongly with an eight-wicket victory via the DLS method in a rain-affected second ODI at Lord’s, setting the stage for a high-stakes decider.
This tour has already scripted history with India sealing their first-ever T20I series win over England in their backyard (3-2). As the spotlight shifted to the ODIs, momentum oscillated. India edged ahead with a gritty four-wicket win in the opener, only to be pegged back by England’s clinical eight-wicket DLS victory in a rain-hit second ODI at Lord’s. With the series finely balanced at 1-1, the final clash at Chester-le-Street isn’t just about silverware, it’s about dominance, redemption, and the rising stature of women’s cricket on the global stage.
On a rain-affected day at Lord’s, the second ODI between India Women and England Women saw the match reduced to 29 overs per side. Batting first, India managed 143/8, struggling for stability as the top order faltered. Pratika Rawal fell early for 3, while Harleen Deol (16), Jemimah Rodrigues (3), skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (7), and Richa Ghosh (2) all failed to convert. Despite the setbacks, Smriti Mandhana anchored the innings with a composed 42 off 51 balls. Deepti Sharma once again showcased her lower-order resilience with an unbeaten 30* off 34 deliveries, supported by Arundhati Reddy’s handy 14. England’s bowling attack proved clinical, with Sophie Ecclestone leading the charge (3/27 in 6 overs), while Linsey Smith (2/28) and Emily Arlott (2/26) kept the pressure on.
Rain returned during the chase, and the target was revised to 115 runs in 24 overs via the DLS method. England’s top order ensured a smooth pursuit, with Amy Jones anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 46* off 57 balls. Tammy Beaumont chipped in with 34, and Nat Sciver-Brunt’s steady 21 off 25 sealed the eight-wicket win in just 21 overs. For India, only Sneh Rana and Kranti Goud managed to break through with a wicket each.
Head-to-Head:
Total Matches Played: 76
England Wins: 40
India Wins: 34
India Women kicked off their ODI series with a thrilling 4-wicket win over England Women in the opening match at Southampton, chasing down a target of 259 to finish at 262/6 with 10 balls to spare. However, England bounced back in the second ODI at Lord’s with an emphatic 8-wicket victory via the DLS method in a rain-affected contest, levelling the series 1-1. The three-match series has lived up to its billing, showcasing the competitive spirit and closely matched strength of both the sides. In their 76 ODI encounters, England narrowly lead with 40 wins, while India have 34 victories, and two matches have ended with no result. Both teams entered the series in strong form—England fresh off a 3-0 sweep over West Indies and India dominant in their tri-series triumph in Sri Lanka—setting the stage for a high-stakes decider at Chester-le-Street.
Where to Watch: India Women vs England Women – 3rd ODI
Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Date: Tuesday, 22nd July 2025
Time: 5:30 PM IST
Broadcast Details – England:
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TV Broadcast: Sky Sports
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Radio Commentary: BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
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Digital Clips & Highlights: BBC Sport website and app
Broadcast Details – India:
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Live Streaming: Sony Liv App & FanCode
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TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
Squads:
India’s ODI Squad:
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Yastika Bhatia (WK), Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Shuchi Upadhyay, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Goud, Sayali Satghare
England Women’s ODI Squad:
Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Em Arlott, Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Tammy Beaumont (WK), Amy Jones (WK), Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey*, Kate Cross, Alice Davidson-Richards, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
*Alice Capsey has been released by the team.
England Women vs India Women Series Schedule 2025:
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June 28 – 1st T20I, Trent Bridge, 7:00 PM IST – India won by 97 runs
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July 1 – 2nd T20I, Seat Unique Stadium, 11:00 PM IST – India won by 24 runs
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July 4 – 3rd T20I, The Kia Oval, 11:05 PM IST – England won by 5 runs
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July 9 – 4th T20I, Old Trafford, 11:00 PM IST – India won by 6 wickets
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July 12 – 5th T20I, Edgbaston, 11:05 PM IST – England won by 5 wickets
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July 16 – 1st ODI, Southampton, 5:30 PM IST – India won by 4 wickets
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July 19 – 2nd ODI, Lord’s, 3:30 PM IST – England won by 8 wickets (DLS)
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July 22 – 3rd ODI, Chester-le-Street, 5:30 PM IST
