IN-W vs IR-W 3rd ODI Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 3rd ODI Match Between India Women and Ireland Women?

India Women will face Ireland Women for the 3rd ODI on January 15 [Source: @BCCIWomen/X.com]

Bagging the series after 2 dominant wins against Ireland Women, India Women will look for a clean sweep in the three-match ODI series. The 3rd ODI is scheduled for January 15 and will see the Gaby Lewis-led side fight for it to save the humiliating series defeat against Smriti Mandhana and Co.

India Women

India Women are on a roll as Smriti Mandhana is leading the side well to give a taste of consecutive defeats to Ireland Women. The first ODI was bagged by the Women in Blue by 6 wickets and in the second ODI, they floored the Irish Women by 116 runs. While the 1st ODI saw Pratika Rawal's valiant knock, the 2nd ODI was powered by Harleen Deol's massive knock and Jemimah Rodrigues' 102. 

In the last ODI of the series, the batting lineup looks strong with Deepti Sharma, Titas Sadhu and Saima Thakor leading the bowling charge after their impressive performance in the last 2 matches.

Ireland Women

The Irish women suffered a humiliating defeat in the 2nd ODI as they were washed up for 254 runs while they were chasing 371 runs. While, Coulter Reilly showed some resistance in the previous match, rest of the lineup faltered to convert their starts to a big score and eventually exhausted the overs while they were chasing. 

Nevertheless, Ireland Women will look to save their faces with the 3rd ODI win as Lewis will look up to Orla Prendergast, Coulter Reilly, Arlene Kelly and Leah Paul to turn things around at the Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium.

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IN-W vs IR-W Head-to-Head Records in ODIs

How Will The Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium Pitch Behave?

The Niranjan Shah Stadium is known for its flat and hard pitch, making it a dream for batters. With an average first-innings score of 321 in ODIs, you can expect plenty of runs to flow. While fast bowlers might not find much movement early on, spinners are likely to have a good time as the match goes on, taking advantage of any turn and bounce. 

Historically, teams batting first have had great success here, so whoever wins the toss will probably choose to bat first to take full advantage of those friendly conditions and aim for a big score.

Players To Watch Out For In IN-W vs IR-W 3rd ODI

India Women

Smriti Mandhana: The captain Smriti Mandhana has delivered in this series with her scores of 41 and 73. She is a reliable opener and reads the pitch quickly to stabilize herself. Hence, after picking good runs at Niranjan Shah's pitch before, Mandhana will be a favourite to rack up another good score for the 3rd ODI.

Deepti Sharma: Deepti Sharma shone both with the bat and the ball in the 2nd ODI. She scalped a 3-fer for 37 runs and also racked up a solid 39 off 48 with the bat. With her all-round dependability, she might be a vital cog for the team in the next match.

Jemimah Rodrigues: Rodrigues had a rough outing in the series opener against Ireland women but found back her rhythm in the 2nd ODI as she bagged a vital ton for the team. Hence, with renewed confidence after her century Rodrigues might explode in the next ODI.

Ireland Women

Gaby Lewis: While Gaby Lewis had a modest 12 off 19 in the 2nd ODI, her commanding 92 off 129 in the first underscores her ability to anchor the innings and deliver big scores under pressure. As a proven leader with the skill to pace her innings effectively, she will be a key player to watch out for in the upcoming game.

Leah Paul: Leah Paul showcased her versatility with an unbeaten 27 off 22 balls in the 2nd ODI match and a steady 59 off 73 in the first, proving her ability to attack the opponent under pressure. Though her knocks weren't match-winning she is capable of turning a game to her side.

Coulter Reilly: Coulter Reilly's recent and composed 80 off 113 balls in the previous match against the same opposition showcased her ability to anchor the innings under pressure. Hence, she remains a key player to watch, capable of providing stability and accelerating when needed for her team.

Today's Match Prediction: IN-W vs IR-W 3rd ODI

Predicted Top Performers

India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues

Ireland Women: Coulter Reilly, Gaby Lewis, Leah Paul

IN-W vs IR-W 3rd ODI: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 250-260

Predicted second innings score: 230-240

Predicted Result: The team batting first will likely have the upper hand in this match.

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