IND vs ENG 3rd ODI Highlights: India Clinches Series with Dominant 142-Run Victory.
The Indian cricket team, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, completed a clean sweep against England in the three-match ODI series. In a commanding performance, India defeated England by 142 runs in the third and final ODI, held on Wednesday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Shubman Gill’s sensational century proved to be the game-changer, leaving England struggling in their run chase.
India’s Power-Packed Batting Display
After losing the toss, India put up an imposing total of 356 runs in 50 overs before being bowled out. The star of the innings was opener Shubman Gill, who smashed a brilliant 112 off 102 balls, laced with 14 fours and 3 sixes. This marked his seventh ODI century, solidifying his reputation as one of India’s most reliable batsmen.
Shubman Gill, who smashed a brilliant 100
Gill formed crucial partnerships that anchored India’s innings—116 runs with Virat Kohli and 104 runs with Shreyas Iyer.
Other notable contributions with the bat included:
Virat Kohli: 52 runs (55 balls, 7 fours, 1 six)
Shreyas Iyer: 78 runs (64 balls, 8 fours, 2 sixes)
KL Rahul: 40 runs
Hardik Pandya: 17 runs
Washington Sundar: 14 runs
Axar Patel: 13 runs
Captain Rohit Sharma had an unfortunate outing, managing to score just 1 run.
England’s Bowling Effort
Among England’s bowlers, Adil Rashid was the standout performer, claiming 4 wickets. Mark Wood picked up 2 wickets, while Saqib Mahmood, Joe Root, and Gus Atkinson took one wicket each.
England’s Struggle in the Run Chase
Chasing a massive target of 357, England faltered early and never quite recovered, eventually getting bowled out for 214 in just 34.2 overs. Their batting lineup crumbled under pressure, with several key players failing to make a significant impact.
England’s Top Performers with the Bat
Tom Banton: 38 runs
Gus Atkinson: 38 runs
Ben Duckett: 34 runs
Phil Salt: 23 runs
Harry Brook: 19 runs
The rest of the batting lineup failed to deliver, with four players unable to reach double digits. This included skipper Jos Buttler (6) and Liam Livingstone (9), both of whom were dismissed cheaply.
India’s Bowling Brilliance
India’s bowlers showcased a collective effort, dismantling England’s batting order with clinical precision. The wickets were evenly shared among the bowlers:
Arshdeep Singh: 2 wickets
Harshit Rana: 2 wickets
Axar Patel: 2 wickets
Hardik Pandya: 2 wickets
Washington Sundar: 1 wicket
Kuldeep Yadav: 1 wicket
With this victory, India secured a 3-0 whitewash over England, sending a strong message ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Key Takeaways from the Series
Shubman Gill’s consistency: With another century under his belt, Gill continues to shine in ODIs.
Balanced team performance: Contributions from both batters and bowlers played a vital role in India’s dominance.
England’s batting struggles: The English lineup failed to build strong partnerships, which led to their downfall.
Indian bowling depth: The variety and depth in India’s bowling attack made it tough for England to settle.
With this clean sweep, India has gained tremendous confidence heading into champions trophy starting in pakistan. Meanwhile, England will need to reassess their strategies before the champions trophy.
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