India, July 23 -- India secured a thrilling 13-run win over England in the third and final ODI at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on Wednesday, sealing the series 2-1. The victory was set up by a commanding century from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and a match-winning six-wicket haul by 19-year-old pacer Kranti Goud.

Batting first after winning the toss, India posted a formidable 318 for 5. Harmanpreet led from the front with a fluent 102 off 84 balls, her seventh ODI hundred and third against England. Her innings featured 14 boundaries and formed the backbone of India's second-highest ODI total against England. The highest remains 333 for 5, scored in Canterbury in 2022.

Kaur's innings was built on strong partnerships throughout ...