Published on: Jun 1, 2026 11:00 pm IST | Updated on: Jun 1, 2026 2:10 pm IST
The English women made happy memories at Bristol in the second T20I with a 26-run victory to push the three-match series into the decider. The two teams will now head to Taunton for the third and final T20I of the series to be played on June 2. With the series nicely poised at 1-1, expect the third T20I to be a humdinger, as both teams would want to make the series their own and head into the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with utmost confidence. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the 3rd T20I of the India Women’s Tour of England 2026 at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton.
We have witnessed quality cricket from both England and India women so far in this series. Indian women won the opening fixture by 38 runs, whereas the English lass won the second game by 26 runs. With the series now into the decider, it’s quite tough to pick a winner among the two. However, the English women will have a slight advantage heading into the final game, given their familiar conditions. Therefore, the win probability meter may fall in favor of the hosts. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 3rd T20I of the India Women’s Tour of England 2026 at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton.
ENG-W: 62% win chance IND-W: 38% win chance
The left-hander has emerged as the leading run-getter in the series for India so far with 87 runs from 2 innings, including a fifty. She remains a vital cog in this batting lineup.
The Indian vice-captain has got scores of 0 and 32 so far in the two knocks. She hasn't been at her best so far, but we are backing the left-hander to play her best knock of the series in this game.
The all-rounder put up a player of the match performance in the seond T20I with both bat and ball. Freya has scored 47 runs in two innings so far and will be a crucial cog in the middle order for England.
Bell has scalped two wickets from five games in this series so far including a 3-fer in the opening game. The pace bowler will be a key weapon with the new ball for England.
Check out our prediction for the ENG-W vs IND-W 3rd T20I of the India Tour of England 2026 at Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton.
The English women will enter the series decider at Taunton with renewed confidence after leveling the contest in style. Having lost the opening fixture by 38 runs, they bounced back strongly in the second game with a convincing 26‑run victory, showcasing both resilience and depth in their squad.
The batting unit, led by experienced campaigners like Heather Knight and Amy Jones, found rhythm at the right time, while the younger players contributed crucial runs to stabilize the innings. Their ability to adapt quickly after the first setback highlights the balance in England’s lineup.
On the bowling front, the likes of Sophie Ecclestone and Freya Kemp ensured India’s chase never gained momentum, applying consistent pressure with disciplined spells. With the series now finely poised at 1‑1, England will look to carry this momentum into the decider.
Playing at home, with crowd support and conditions favoring their strengths, the English women should enter this contest with their tails up. If they replicate the intensity and execution from the second match, they stand a strong chance of clinching the series against a competitive Indian side.
India Women will approach the decider at Taunton with the belief that they can disrupt England’s rhythm and clinch the series. After a strong win in the opening fixture, India faltered in the second game, but their batting depth and bowling variety remain capable of turning the tide.
The responsibility lies with experienced players like Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur, who must anchor the innings and provide stability against England’s disciplined attack. Contributions from youngsters such as Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh could add the explosive edge India needs to post or chase a challenging total.
On the bowling front, India’s spinners, led by Deepti Sharma, will be crucial in slowing down England’s scoring rate, especially on a surface that tends to assist turn in the middle overs. Seamers will also need to strike early to unsettle England’s top order.
With the series tied 1‑1, India’s ability to regroup and execute under pressure will determine if they can upset England’s momentum. A disciplined performance with both bat and ball could see them silence the home crowd and secure a memorable series win. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 37 IND-W won: 12 ENG-W won: 25 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 RECENT form INDIA WOMEN: L W L W L RECENT form ENGLAND WOMEN: W L W L W
New Zealand and Indian women have locked horns 35 times in women’s T20I cricket. The English women have dominated this battle with relative ease winning 24 games, whereas the Indian women have won only 11 games.
How will the two teams, i.e., India Women and England Women, fare in the 3rd T20I of the India Women’s Tour of England 2026? Let’s take a look.
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Arundhati Reddy, Nandani Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur/Shree Charani
Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Amy Jones (WK), Charlotte Dean (C), Issy Wong, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 3rd T20I of India’s Women Tour of England 2026 between India Women and England Women at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton.
With Taunton’s short boundaries and batting-friendly surface, the toss will be crucial. Teams winning it are likely to bat first, aiming to post a challenging total around 160–175. Dew isn’t a factor here, so scoreboard pressure under lights could tilt the balance in favor of the side setting the target.
The online live streaming of the 3rd T20I of the India Women’s Tour of England 2026 will take place live on the Sony LIV app. The live TV coverage for this series will be available on the Sony Sports Network.
The Indian women won the opening game of the series, whereas the English lass returned the favor with a win in the second game. We are up for a mouthwatering decider at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton wherein both teams will look to seal the series and head into the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with supreme confidence. With home conditions on offer, the English lass once again should start as the favorites in this game. Therefore, as per our prediction, England Women are expected to win the ENG-W vs IND-W, 3rd T20I, of the India Women’s Tour of England 2026.
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