Preview:
England Women are currently leading the ODI series 2-0. The hosts have so far been dominating on the field in all three departments. Their batters have provided them with a steady start and have also gone to capitalize the innings further. With the likes of Sophie Ecclestone, their prime seamer, accompanied by Anya Shrubsole and Nat Sciver, they have dominated with the ball too.
On the other hand, India women have failed to build partnerships in both matches. Only skipper Mithali Raj has shown some intent with the bat. The team would thus look to avoid a clean sweep by bouncing back in the 3rd ODI.
Match Details
Venue: New Road Worcester
Date & Time: July 3rd, at 03:30 PM IST, 10:00 AM GMT
Live Streaming:
TV– Sony Sports Network
Online– Sony LIV
Pitch Report :
The county ground at Worcester is a balanced one. It assists seamers and pacers primarily. but as the game progresses and the wicket gets a bit older the spinners too would have an edge.
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Probable Playing XIs for ENG-W vs IND-W 3rd ODI
India Women:
Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Mithali Raj(c), Taniya Bhatia (wk), Deepti Sharma, Jhulan Goswami, Shikha Pandey, Pooja Vastrakar, Sneh Rana.
England Women:
Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Windfield Hill, Heather Knight(c), Natalie Sciver, Amy Jones(wk), Fran Wilson, Katherine Brunt, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Ecclestone, Tash Farrant, Anya Shrubsole
Top Picks for ENG-W vs IND-W 11Wickets match
Kate Cross has been the stand-out bowler for England and has scalped up 6 wickets while bowling at an average of 9 and an economy rate of 3.35. In the previous encounter as well, she secured 5 wickets and has helped the team to triumph.
The Indian skipper Mithali Raj has been the top run-scorer for India so far. She has mustered 131 runs at a strike rate of 65. In both the matches, she has held the fort for India and one can definitely bank on her for this encounter too.
Sophie Ecclestone has been impressive for the hosts so far. The spinner has secured pivotal wickets in both games and would be keen to continue her form. With 6 wickets in the ODI series now she is a must-pick for this game as well.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ENG-W vs IND-W 11Wickets match:
Amy Jones, Shafali Verma, Mithali Raj (C), Smriti Mandhana, Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Natalie Sciver, Harmanpreet Kaur, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross (VC), Jhulan Goswami
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ENG-W vs IND-W 11Wickets match:
Taniya Bhatia, Shafali Verma (vc), Mithali Raj, Smriti Mandhana, Sophia Dunkley, Heather Knight, Harmanpreet Kaur, Sophie Ecclestone (c), Kate Cross, Anya Shrubsole
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
Captain Options: Mithali Raj and Sophie Ecclestone
Vice-Captain Options: Shafali Verma and Kate Cross