Riverside Ground Pitch Report for ENG-W vs IND-W 3rd ODI: England Women and India Women meet again on Tuesday for the third and final ODI at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. With the series level at 1-1, this match will be the decider.
After taking the T20I series and winning the first ODI, India Women have already made a mark on this tour. England, however, bounced back impressively in the second ODI and will be determined to avoid another home series loss.
Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues have been reliable for Team India, while England’s bowling unit, led by Sophie Ecclestone, aims to take wickets early at the right time. Both teams had their moments in the series; this decider promises a great cricket game at Riverside Ground.
As the final match approaches, let’s break down the Pitch Report, Weather Report, venue stats, and Fantasy Strategy for the 3rd ODI at Riverside Ground.
Riverside Ground Venue Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Chester-le-Street, England |
| Capacity | ~19,000 |
| Format Used | ODIs, Tests, T20Is |
| Home Team | England National Cricket Teams (Men/Women) |
| First WODI Match | 1999 (Women’s ODI) |
Riverside Ground Pitch Report for ENG-W vs IND-W 3rd ODI
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Nature | Balanced with early help for seamers |
| Batting | Moderate scoring; batters need to settle early |
| Pace Bowling | Early movement with the new ball under cloud cover |
| Spin Bowling | Some grip later in the day for finger spinners |
| 1st Innings Avg | 165 (Women’s ODIs) |
| Winning Strategy | Bowl First – Recent records favour chasing sides |
Pitch Summary:
The pitch at the Riverside Ground typically benefits seam bowlers in the early stages due to conditions that favour swing, especially when there is cloud cover.
Batting during this period can be challenging, but the surface tends to become easier to bat on as the middle overs progress. Spinners may also have an impact as the game advances. With the average first innings total around 165, any score approaching 230 will likely be competitive in this decisive match.
Chasing has been the better strategy in recent women’s ODIs at this venue, and with potential dampness early on, Captains will likely opt to bowl first after winning the toss.
Weather & Toss Impact
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Weather | Mostly overcast with light rain spells |
| Temperature | 16–18°C |
| Rain Chances | 30–40% during afternoon hours |
| Wind Speed | Gentle breeze (4–6 km/h) |
| Toss Strategy | Win the toss & bowl first |
Toss Tip: Overcast skies and early movement are on offer, with the team chasing having the upper hand. Expect the toss-winner to bowl first to exploit the conditions
Key Stats at Riverside Ground
| Format | Women’s One-Day Internationals |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 9 (WODIs) |
| Won Batting 1st | 3 |
| Won Bowling 1st | 6 |
| Highest Total | 237/7 (New Zealand W vs ENG-W, 1996) |
| Lowest Total | 78 all out (Pakistan W vs ENG-W, 2000) |
ENG-W vs IND-W Fantasy Strategy for Riverside Ground Pitch
- Top Picks: Sophie Ecclestone (4 wickets in 2 games), Smriti Mandhana (70 runs in the series), Jemimah Rodrigues
- Captain Choices: Ecclestone (impact bowler), Smriti Mandhana (consistency at the top)
- Vice-Captain Options: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Deepti Sharma
- Fantasy Stack Tip: Lean slightly towards bowlers early on – Seamers from both sides are key in these conditions
- Avoid stacking too many middle-order batters, especially from the chasing side
- Don’t ignore Deepti Sharma – economical and handy lower down the order
Also Read:
ENG-W vs IND-W 3rd ODI Match Prediction – India Women’s Tour of England 2025
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