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India Women Seal the ODI Series 2-1 in a dominant way on English Soil.
Team India makes a clear statement before the women’s ODI World Cup after winning the 3rd match by 13 runs and the series 2-1; they are ready to chase the World Cup dream. This remarkable performance by the women’s team will definitely boost their confidence for the upcoming vision of Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s Century Sets the Tone:
She scored 102 off just 84 balls with 14 fours, with a remarkable strike rate of 121.43 during the 3rd ODI at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. Her innings helped Team India post a big total of 318/5 in the first innings. She proved that when a pressure situation arises, she can be a big match-winner for India with her experience.
Top Performer of the Match With the Ball:
Talking about the bowling performance during the 3rd ODI, young Kranti Goud was the star performer with the ball. She took 6 wickets in 9.5 overs and conceded only 52 runs with 1 maiden over. It was a fantastic performance by this young talent. Captain Kaur praised her performance and said, “Whenever we needed a wicket, she was there for the team.” Apart from Kranti, it was a complete team effort during this ODI series.
Momentum Ahead of the World Cup:
With this T20 and ODI series victory, women in blue send a strong message to all contenders ahead of the Women’s ODI World Cup. Before the tournament, Team India will play 2 practice matches on 25 and 27 September 2025 against England and New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Opening Match Scheduled on September 30:
The Women in Blue will start their World Cup campaign on September 30, 2025, against Sri Lanka at Bengaluru. Fans are excited and ready to cheer for Team India, and they are eager to see performances from star players like Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur, along with others.
Captain Kaur’s Message to the Nation:
After the match, Kaur stated, “This series was important for us. Now we want to carry this momentum into the World Cup.”
