The high-intensity India Women vs England Women T20I series heads into its deciding third match at The Oval, London , with the visitors holding a 2-0 lead and needing just one more win to seal the series . After two dominant performances from their bowlers — particularly Amanjot Kaur and Shree Charani — India have looked in great rhythm.
England, meanwhile, are under pressure after back-to-back losses , especially their top-order collapses in both games. With the series on the line, they’ll be hoping for a collective performance to avoid a whitewash.
This final T20I promises to be an exciting contest between India’s aggressive batting and disciplined bowling and England’s explosive lineup trying to rediscover form .
Match Details
Match | India Women vs England Women – 3rd T20I |
Date | [Insert Date] |
Venue | Kennington Oval, London |
Time | [Insert Time] IST |
Competition | India Women Tour of England – T20I Series 2025 |
Team Previews
India Women Preview
India Women have been in dominant form , winning the first two matches of the series comprehensively and looking well-prepared for the knockout phase. Their bowling unit has been the standout , with Shree Charani, Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, and Amanjot Kaur delivering consistent breakthroughs and tight spells.
Smriti Mandhana started the series in style with a fluent century , while Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 63 in the second T20I gave India a crucial boost when things got tricky. Both will be expected to anchor the innings again here.
However, Shafali Verma , usually a high-impact opener, has struggled so far and needs to find her touch quickly. If she can fire alongside Mandhana, India’s chase becomes even more dangerous.
In the middle order, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain) and Richa Ghosh offer depth and finishing ability. Harmanpreet scored a crucial 48* in the second game, showing composure under pressure.
India’s all-round strength lies in their bowling versatility — seamers and spinners alike can take wickets at key moments. They look like a well-balanced team ready for any situation , and a win here would mark a historic series victory in England.
England Women Preview
England Women come into this must-win clash under pressure after suffering two heavy defeats to India in the first two matches. Despite having a strong batting lineup on paper, they’ve struggled to get past 170 , collapsing multiple times against disciplined Indian bowling.
Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt remains their most reliable batter, scoring 66 off 42 balls in the opening match. She’ll need support from openers Sophia Dunkley and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge , who haven’t delivered consistently yet.
Middle-order batters like Tammy Beaumont (54 ) and Amy Jones (32) * showed promise in the last game but couldn’t convert starts into big scores.
Depth comes from Alice Capsey, Emily Arlott, Sophie Ecclestone , and Lauren Bell , who all chip in with useful cameos. However, their inability to build partnerships has been a major concern.
Their bowling is led by Lauren Bell , who took 2 wickets in the last game , and Sophie Ecclestone , who offers control and variations. Lauren Filer and Linsey Smith provide pace options, but neither has taken the series by storm yet.
If England can fix their top-order issues and bring more consistency to their bowling attack, they might still have a chance to turn things around.
But right now, the pressure is firmly on them as they face a confident Indian side.
Favourite Team to Win Today’s Match
India Women | Riding high with back-to-back wins; stronger bowling unit with Shree Charani, Amanjot Kaur, and Deepti Sharma. Batters like Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues in excellent touch. England have suffered two batting collapses and lack rhythm in death overs. While England have a powerful lineup on paper, they’re struggling for confidence. Historical pitch data favors early swing, which suits Indian bowlers. With better execution and momentum, India start as firm favorites to wrap up the series in style. Back Harmanpreet’s side to continue their good run and secure another win. |
Fantasy Team XI (with Explanation)
Smriti Mandhana (c) | Batter / Captain | IND-W | Top scorer in series; ideal fantasy captain choice. |
Jemimah Rodrigues (vc) | Batter / Vice-Captain | IND-W | Explosive finisher; hit 63 off 41 balls in last game. |
Harmanpreet Kaur | All-rounder | IND-W | Valuable contributions with bat and ball; leadership role boosts fantasy value. |
Shree Charani | Bowler | IND-W | Star pacer; takes early wickets and maintains pressure. |
Sophia Dunkley | Batter | ENG-W | Dependable opener; rotates strike well and contributes consistently. |
Deepti Sharma | Bowler | IND-W | Economical spinner; breaks partnerships and keeps it tight. |
Amy Jones (wk) | Wicketkeeper | ENG-W | Safe behind the stumps and supports lower order with aggressive hitting. |
Radha Yadav | Bowler | IND-W | Smart left-arm spinner; effective in crunch moments. |
Natalie Sciver-Brunt | Batter / Captain | ENG-W | Anchor of the innings; averages above 30 and strikes at 125. |
Amanjot Kaur | All-rounder | IND-W | Impact player; scored 63* and took a wicket in last game. |
Lauren Bell | Bowler | ENG-W | Useful pacer; took 2 wickets in last game and maintained excellent economy. |
Captain & Vice-Captain Suggestions
- Captain : Smriti Mandhana (IND-W) – In-form opener; likely to anchor the innings.
- Vice-Captain : Jemimah Rodrigues (IND-W) – Explosive striker of the ball and high upside.
Winner Prediction
Back India to continue their dominance
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