The third and final game of the three-match series between India Women and Ireland Women will take place at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot. India Women, led by Smriti Mandhana, have already secured the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead. They displayed dominance in the second game, registering a massive 116-run victory. Ireland Women, still searching for their first win against India in this format, will aim to salvage some pride in the series finale.
Match Details
Match | India Women vs Ireland Women, 3rd ODI 2025 |
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Date | Monday, January 15, 2025 |
Time | 9:00 AM (Local Time) |
Venue | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot |
Weather | Clear skies, warm afternoon, temperature 18°C–27°C |
Team Preview
India Women
India Women have been clinical in the series, excelling in all departments. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal have provided solid starts, while the middle-order batters, led by Jemimah Rodrigues and Harleen Deol, have played significant roles. In the second ODI, India posted a mammoth total of 370, with Jemimah scoring a brilliant 102 and Mandhana chipping in with 73.
The bowling unit, led by Deepti Sharma, has been equally impressive. Deepti’s ability to control the middle overs has been instrumental, supported well by Priya Mishra and Sayali Satghare. The hosts will look to replicate their dominant performance and complete a clean sweep in the series.
Key Players: Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Sayali Satghare
Predicted Playing XI:
Smriti Mandhana (c), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Tejal Hasabnis, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sayali Satghare, Saima Thakor, Priya Mishra, Titas Sadhu
Ireland Women
Ireland Women have struggled to find their footing on this tour. Despite some promising performances from Christina Coulter Reilly and Sarah Forbes in the batting department, the team has been unable to mount a competitive challenge. Coulter Reilly’s 80 in the last game was a standout effort, but the lack of support from other batters was evident.
The bowling unit has been Ireland’s Achilles’ heel. Orla Prendergast and Arlene Kelly picked up wickets in the second ODI but were expensive, allowing India to dominate. The Irish side will need a collective effort with both bat and ball to challenge the Indian team and avoid a whitewash.
Key Players: Gaby Lewis, Christina Coulter Reilly, Orla Prendergast, Arlene Kelly
Predicted Playing XI:
Gaby Lewis (c), Sarah Forbes, Coulter Reilly (wk), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Georgina Dempsey, Alana Dalzell, Freya Sargent
Fantasy Team XI
Player | Team | Role |
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Smriti Mandhana (C) | India Women | Batter |
Jemimah Rodrigues (VC) | India Women | Batter |
Christina Coulter Reilly | Ireland Women | Batter |
Harleen Deol | India Women | All-rounder |
Deepti Sharma | India Women | All-rounder |
Orla Prendergast | Ireland Women | All-rounder |
Pratika Rawal | India Women | Batter |
Sayali Satghare | India Women | Bowler |
Priya Mishra | India Women | Bowler |
Arlene Kelly | Ireland Women | Bowler |
Titas Sadhu | India Women | Bowler |
Pitch Report
The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium is a batter-friendly venue with a flat pitch and a fast outfield. While pacers might get some assistance early in the innings, spinners will come into play as the game progresses. A score of 280+ is a competitive total on this surface.
Toss Prediction: Bat First
The pitch tends to slow down in the second half, making it challenging for batters to score freely. The team winning the toss is likely to bat first to take advantage of the favorable batting conditions early on.
Winning Prediction
India Women are favorites to win the match and complete a clean sweep. They have been dominant throughout the series, with their batting and bowling units firing in unison. Ireland Women will need a remarkable turnaround to challenge the hosts in the final game.
Prediction: India Women to win.
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