India women will look to finalise their preparations ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 as they take on England women in the third and final T20I on Tuesday, June 2, at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton. England made a remarkable comeback in the series, with a 26-run victory in the second T20I.
Chasing a target of 169, India suffered a dramatic collapse after a good start and fell 27 runs short of their target. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will have to regroup quickly as they head into the upcoming game to seal the series. With everything on the line in the decider, both teams will look to play out of their skins to have their hands on the series trophy and head into the upcoming World Cup high on confidence.

ENG-W vs IND-W Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Tuesday, June 2 | England Women vs India Women | 3rd T20I | The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton | 7:30 PM |
Venue Statistics (WT20I)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 22 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 12 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 10 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 146 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 115 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 250/3 (20) by New Zealand vs South Africa, 2018 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 60/10 (16.5) by Pakistan vs England, 2009 |
| Highest Score Chased | 161 [166/4 in 19.3 overs] by South Africa vs England, 2018 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 123 by West Indies vs South Africa, 2009 |
County Ground Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Good |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Decent |
| Movement | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Almost Throughout | With new ball | Middle Overs |
ENG-W vs IND-W Head-to-Head record (WT20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 37 |
| England Women | 25 |
| India Women | 12 |
England-W vs India-W Playing XI Prediction
England Women
Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Amy Jones(w), Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean(c), Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
India Women
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Nandni Sharma, Shree Charani
Players to watch out for:
Shreyanka Patil
The left-arm spinner came into the series after a good showing in South Africa, where she scalped five wickets in three innings. Patil returned figures of 1/29 in four overs in the second T20I and will look to finish on a high in the upcoming fixture to head into the World Cup high on confidence.
Alice Capsey
Capsey came into the series as the leading run scorer of the last rubber against New Zealand with 99 runs from three innings. After failing in the series opener against India, she made a valuable contribution of 28 (25) in the second T20I. She will aim for a match-winning performance in the third T20I to help her side seal the series in the upcoming fixture.
Today's Match Prediction: India Women to win

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.



