England Women vs Pakistan Women Prediction: England aiming to win the series

England and Pakistan are going head to head in Match 3 of the One Day Series at Essex County Cricket Club, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom on 29th May 2024. England will be looking to win the series in this game. Who will win this game of cricket?

England Women are close to clinching a series victory, with their first ODI win in Derby highlighting areas for improvement. The team scored 243/9, with their top-order batsmen all making starts but failing to convert them into big scores. Nat Sciver-Brunt has been in the form of her life averaging 72.33 in the last 10 games. She made 434 runs in the process. She also has a strong record against Pakistan. Amy Jones, with 279 runs in her last 10 matches, is another player to watch out for.

They were unable to bowl out Pakistan's batsmen in the first game and will aim to do so in the next match. Spinner Sophie Ecclestone took 3-26 in the first ODI and will be a threat on the pitch, while Lauren Bell's height adds depth to England's bowling attack. Charlotte Dean, with 15 wickets in her last 7 matches at an economy rate of 5, is another bowler who could have a significant impact on the game.

Maia Bouchier, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Kate Cross, Lauren Bell

Despite their loss in the first ODI, Pakistan Women displayed a promising beginning in the second match, reaching 29-0 after 6.5 overs before being interrupted by heavy rain. Pakistan lost their first game when they failed to chase 244 runs. They crumbled under pressure and were only able to put in 206 at the end of 50 overs. Pakistan will rely on their in-form opening batters to maintain their strong performance at the top. Right-handed Sadaf Shamas has been a consistent run-scorer. She has averaged 40 runs in the last 10 games scoring 316 runs in the process. The Pakistan bowlers, including Nida Dar, Nashra Sandhu, Umm-e-Hani, and Aliya Riaz, delivered a commendable performance in the first match. Pakistan will aim to improve their bowling, especially in the powerplay overs to have a high chance of winning the game.

Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Ameen, Muneeba Ali, Ayesha Zafar, Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Najiha Alvi (wk), Umm-e-Hani, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu

England Women have maintained a flawless record against Pakistan Women in ODI matches, and they will aim to continue this trend in the upcoming game. Despite some shortcomings in their batting, England has displayed overall superiority. Nevertheless, the potential of Pakistan Women should not be underestimated, as they have shown flashes of strong play and continuous improvement as a team. While England is heavily favoured, Pakistan has the capability to challenge their dominance and prolong the game. This matchup has the potential to be both one-sided and unexpectedly competitive. It is predicted that England Women will triumph in the third ODI and uphold their winning streak against Pakistan Women.