The much-anticipated third and final ODI between India and England took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on February 12, 2025. With the series level at 2-0, both teams had everything to play for, but India delivered a commanding performance, clinching the match and sealing the series 3-0.
India’s Batting Brilliance: A Strong Total
After winning the toss, India opted to bat first, looking to set a challenging target on a pitch that had something for both batters and bowlers. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli set the tone with a solid partnership, while KL Rahul played a crucial innings in the middle order. Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja’s late fireworks propelled India to a competitive total.
India’s Batting Scorecard:-
| BATTING | RUNS | BALLS | STRIKE RATE |
| Rohit Sharma (c Salt b wood) | 1 | 2 | 50 |
| Virat Kohli (c Salt b Adil) | 52 | 55 | 95 |
| Shubhman Gill (b Adil) | 112 | 102 | 110 |
| Shreyas Iyer (c Salt b Adil) | 78 | 64 | 122 |
| Hardik Pandya (b Adil) | 17 | 9 | 189 |
| Axar Patel (c Batten b Root) | 13 | 12 | 108 |
| K L Rahul (lbw b Mahmood) | 40 | 29 | 138 |
| Harshit Rana (c Buttler b Atkinson) | 13 | 10 | 130 |
| Washington Sundar (c Brook b Wood) | 14 | 14 | 100 |
| TOTAL | 356 – 10 | 50 OVERS |
England’s Struggles Against India’s Bowlers
Chasing 357, England needed a strong start, but India’s bowling attack proved too good. Arshdeep Singh’s early breakthroughs and Kuldeep Yadav’s middle-over magic left England in deep trouble. Despite a fighting knock from Jos Buttler, the visitors crumbled under pressure.
England’s Batting Scorecard:-
| BATTING | RUNS | BALLS | STRIKE RATE |
| Ben Duckett (c Rohit b Arshdeep) | 34 | 22 | 155 |
| Phil Salt (c Axar b Arshdeep) | 23 | 21 | 110 |
| Tom Batten (c KL Rahul b Kuldeep) | 38 | 41 | 93 |
| Joe Root (b Axar) | 24 | 29 | 83 |
| Josh Buttler (b Harshit) | 6 | 9 | 67 |
| Harry Brook (b Harshit) | 19 | 26 | 73 |
| Liam Livingstone (st KL Rahul b Washingston) | 9 | 23 | 39 |
| Adil Rashid (b Hardik) | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mark Wood (c Shreyas b Hardik) | 9 | 7 | 129 |
| Gus Atkinson (b Axar) | 38 | 19 | 200 |
| TOTAL | 214 – 10 | 34.2 OVERS |
India’s Bowlers Shine in Ahmedabad
Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana ran through England’s top order, while Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel dominated the middle overs, leaving England with no real momentum.
Key Performances:-
- Axar Patel – 2/22 (6.2)
- Harshit Rana – 2/31 (5)
- Arshdeep Singh – 2/33 (5)
- Hardik Pandya – 2/38 (5)
Series Win for India
With this convincing victory, India won the three-match ODI series 3-0, showcasing strong batting depth and a lethal bowling attack. Shubman Gill was awarded Player of the Match, as well as Player of the Series for his consistent performances.
Final Scorecard
🟢 India: 356/6 (50 overs)
🟢 England: 214 all out (34.2 overs)
🟢 India won by 142 runs
This victory gives India a confidence boost heading into their upcoming fixtures, while England will look to regroup ahead of their next challenges.
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