The County Ground in Chelmsford is set for a gripping 3rd One Day showdown between England A Women and New Zealand A Women, with the hosts taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the One-Day series.
England A showcased nerves of steel and a touch of dominance in both encounters, clinching the first encounter by a tight 6-run margin, and edging out the visitors again in the second by just 2 runs. With both games going down to the wire, the young English side has proven their mettle under pressure, leaving New Zealand A, searching for answers ahead of the final clash.
Squads:
England A Women’s Cricket Team
Grace Scrivens (C), Hannah Baker, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Mahika Gaur, Jodi Grewock, Emma Jones, Freya Kemp, Abi Norgrove, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Grace Potts, Seren Smale, Rhianna Southby, Alexa Stonehouse, Grace Thompson, Phoebe Turner
New Zealand A Women’s Cricket Team
Emma Black, Anna Browning, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Amie Hucker, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Emma McLeod, Nensi Patel, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Izzy Sharp, Jess Watkin
Players to watch out:
Jodi Grewcock
Grewcock has been a standout performer for England A across both One Dayers. In the first match, she delivered a powerful all-round performance, smashing 67 off 63 balls and backing it up with the ball by picking 2/42. Her form carried into the second game where she added another crucial 63 runs off 77 deliveries, also picking up a wicket, anchoring the English innings once again.
Phoebe Turner
Phoebe has led the charge with the ball for England A. In the opening fixture, she claimed 3/67 and followed it up with another impactful spell of 2/57 in 8 overs in the second match. Her consistency and ability to break partnerships make her a key bowler in the lineup.
Georgia Plimmer
Plimmer was the shining light in New Zealand A’s batting in the second One Dayer, bringing up a superb century as a top-order batter. Already experienced at the international level with 19 WODIs under her belt, she has scored 396 runs with a career-best 112 against Sri Lanka Women, a sign of her ability to convert starts into big knocks.
Bree Illing
Bree has been New Zealand’s dependable asset with the ball. She picked up 2/51 in the first One Dayer and then ripped through England’s batting in the second, registering figures of 4/64 in 9 overs. Having already played three ODIs and taken four wickets, including the best of 2/42, Bree is quickly establishing herself as one to watch.
Pitch:
The Chelmsford County Ground ground tends to favor batters in the first innings. While the pitch offers some assistance to bowlers, particularly spinners, it’s known for being a high-scoring venue.
Weather:
The weather in Chelmsford is expected to stay pleasant throughout the day, with temperatures hovering around 29°C. Humidity levels are moderate at 51% with skies partly cloudy, but no threat of rain.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Jodi Grewcock, Georgia Plimmer, Phoebe Turner, Bree Illing, Grace Scrivens, Emma McLeod, Freya Kemp, Mahika Gaur, Jess Watkin, Charis Pavely, Izzy Gaze
Match Details:
Date – June 29, 2025
Time – 3:30 PM IST
Venue – County Ground, Chelmsford
Broadcast – T.B.C.
