Hosts England will lock horns against New Zealand in the all-deciding 3rd and final ODI of the series. The hosts secured a 1-0 lead in the series opener and with the 2nd game washed out due to persistent rain, the 3rd ODI is a must-win for both teams.
The opening ODI saw England script a dramatic one-wicket win after nearly fumbling a modest chase of 211. Maddy Green’s magnificent 88 and Amelia Kerr’s 55 headlined New Zealand’s effort, which saw them post 205/5, but a staggering late collapse saw them lose their final five wickets for just six runs. England’s chase was just as shaky but a fluent 59 from Maia Bouchier rescued them home; they slumped to 160/7 before stand-in captain Charlie Dean got them over the line with an unbeaten 31 to seal the win with only 10 balls to spare.
For New Zealand, the 3rd match is a do-or-die mission to draw level. They will be leaning heavily on Rosemary Mair, whose fierce 3/42 almost pulled off an impossible defence in the 1st ODI, and the inform Maddy Green, who is currently the top run-scorer in Women’s ODIs for 2026. Meanwhile, England will be eager to get out there and clinch the trophy but in a more clinical fashion. If the White Ferns can fix their late-innings fragility, they have every chance of leveling the series in Cardiff.
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 88
- England Wins – 48
- New Zealand Wins – 37
- Tied – 1
- No Result – 2
The rivalry between England and New Zealand has produced a remarkably competitive body of work, with England currently holding the upper hand with 48 victories to New Zealand’s 37 across their 88 encounters. While England leads the overall tally, the margin remains narrow enough that every modern meeting carries the weight of a high-stakes battle, where New Zealand remains a persistent threat to close the gap.
Squads:
England Women’s Cricket Team
Charlie Dean, Em Arlott, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kira Chathli, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Mahika Gaur, Dani Gibson, Jodi Grewcock, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong
New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team
Amelia Kerr, Suzie Bates, Flora Devonshire, Isabella Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Emma McLeod, Nensi Patel, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp
Where to Watch: England Women vs New Zealand Women – 3rd ODI:
Date – May 16, 2026
Time – 3:30 PM IST
Venue – County Ground, Northampton, England
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
United Kingdom – Matches are broadcast on Sky Sports (split between Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket) and can be live streamed via the Sky Go app. Additionally, NOW subscribers can stream the tournament via the TNT Sports app.
India – The game will be live streamed on the Sony Liv app and website.
New Zealand – Broadcast rights are held by TVNZ, with matches shown on Channel 1.
Fixtures:
1st ODI – May 10, Chester-le-street (3:30 PM) England won by 1 wicket
2nd ODI – May 13, Northampton (5:30 PM) No Result
3rd ODI – May 16, Cardiff (3:30 PM)
1st T20I – May 20, Derby (11 PM)
2nd T20I – May 23, Canterbury (7 PM)
3rd T20I – May 25, Hove (7 PM)
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