Harmanpreet shines
Harmanpreet etched her name in the record books as she surpassed Meg Lanning to become the first overseas woman batsman to score three ODI centuries on England soil. Kranti, meanwhile, became only the third Indian bowler to take six wickets in an innings of a WODI match overseas after Mamta Maben and Jhulan Goswami.
Batting first, India posted a mammoth 318 for 5. Openers Pratika Rawal (26) and Smriti Mandhana (45) gave the team a solid start with a 64-run partnership, but Charlie Dean dismissed Rawal. Mandhana was dismissed in the 18th over, but Harleen Deol and Harmanpreet held the innings together with a crucial 81-run partnership.
Jemimah Rodriguez scored a quick 50 while Richa Ghosh played an explosive innings of 38 runs off just 18 balls to take India past the 300-run mark.
Kranti Gaud took 6 wickets
Chasing the target, England did not have a good start, with Kranti Gaud dismissing both openers Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones in quick succession. However, Emma Lamb and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt made a strong comeback for the hosts and shared a brilliant 162-run partnership for the third wicket.
Sciver-Brunt continued to handle the innings and completed her half-century off 67 balls. She looked set for a century but missed it. In the 35th over, Deepti Sharma dealt a crucial blow to the English captain by dismissing her for 98 off 105 balls with 11 fours.
Kranti then took control and devastated the lower order with a match-winning spell. She took 6 for 52 in 9.5 overs and engineered India’s victory. Despite efforts from Sophia Dunkley (34), Alice Davidson-Richards (44) and Charlie Dean (21), England were bowled out for 305 in 49.5 overs.
The Indian women’s cricket team ended their England tour on a winning note, winning the ODI series 2-1 and the T20I series 3-2.
FAQ
What was the result of the third ODI between India Women and England Women?
India Women defeated England Women by 13 runs in the third ODI.
Who was the star performer for India in the match?
Harmanpreet Kaur played a brilliant knock and scored a century, leading India to victory.
What was the final series score?
India Women won the ODI series 2-1.
Where was the third ODI played?
The exact venue is not mentioned in the title, but it was the final match of the three-game ODI series between England and India.
What does this series win mean for India Women?
The series win is a major boost for India Women, showcasing strong team performance and leadership, especially with key contributions from senior players like Harmanpreet.
