India Women aim to finish strong as they face England Women in the 3rd T20I at Bristol. With the series already sealed by England, the final match promises excitement, pride, and redemption for Harmanpreet Kaur’s team.
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India vs England 3rd T20I: Final Clash for Pride
The Indian Women’s Cricket Team takes on England Women in the third and final T20I match today, July 5, at the County Ground in Bristol. While the series has already been clinched by England (2-0), the final match gives India an opportunity to bounce back and end the series on a high note.
Live Streaming Details
Cricket fans can catch the action live on Sports18 channels in India and stream online via JioCinema. The match is scheduled to begin at 11 PM IST, with the toss at 10:30 PM.
Probable Playing XIs
India Women (IND-W):
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh, Shreyanka Patil.
England Women (ENG-W):
Danni Wyatt, Maia Bouchier, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (C), Amy Jones (WK), Alice Capsey, Danielle Gibson, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Charlotte Dean.
What’s at Stake?
Although England has dominated the series, India is expected to experiment with their lineup and address middle-order concerns. Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana are due for big performances, while England will look to maintain their unbeaten streak.
This match is more than just a dead rubber—it’s a battle for momentum ahead of future tournaments, including the upcoming ICC Women’s Championship fixtures.
Key Players to Watch
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Smriti Mandhana: Struggling for consistency, but capable of explosive starts.
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Sophie Ecclestone: England’s spin weapon, having already bagged multiple wickets in the series.
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Deepti Sharma: A steady all-rounder India relies on for breakthroughs.
