India vs England, 3rd ODI (England tour of India, 2025)

In a commanding performance at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India secured a 142-run victory over England in the third and final One Day International (ODI) of the series on February 12, 2025. This win not only sealed a 3-0 series whitewash but also served as a significant morale booster ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

India’s Innings:

After being invited to bat first, India posted a formidable total of 356 runs. The innings was anchored by Shubman Gill, who celebrated his 50th ODI appearance with a stellar 112 runs off 102 balls. His innings was complemented by half-centuries from Virat Kohli (52 off 55 balls) and Shreyas Iyer (78 off 64 balls), showcasing the depth and resilience of India’s batting lineup. Despite an early setback with the dismissal of captain Rohit Sharma for just 1 run, the Indian batsmen capitalized on the favorable batting conditions to set a challenging target for the visitors.

England’s bowlers faced a daunting task, with Adil Rashid emerging as the standout performer, claiming 4 wickets for 64 runs. Mark Wood also made notable contributions, taking 2 wickets for 45 runs. However, the collective effort fell short in containing the aggressive Indian batting lineup.

England’s Response:

Chasing a daunting target of 357, England’s innings struggled to gain momentum. Early breakthroughs by Indian bowlers put the visitors on the back foot, and despite brief resistance from batsmen like Ben Duckett (34 off 22 balls) and Tom Banton (38 off 41 balls), England’s batting lineup faltered. The team was eventually bowled out for 214 runs in 34.2 overs, falling significantly short of the target.

India’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, with Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana leading the attack, each securing 2 wickets. Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya also contributed with 2 wickets apiece, effectively dismantling England’s batting order.

Series Overview and Looking Ahead:

This comprehensive victory underscores India’s dominance in the series and highlights their preparedness for the forthcoming Champions Trophy. The team’s all-round performance, characterized by robust batting displays and effective bowling strategies, bodes well for their prospects in the tournament.

Conversely, England’s tour of India concluded on a disappointing note, with the team suffering a series of defeats across formats. The lack of cohesion in both batting and bowling departments raises concerns as they prepare for the Champions Trophy. The management will need to address these issues promptly to enhance their competitiveness in the upcoming matches.

As both teams shift their focus to the Champions Trophy, India’s current form positions them as strong contenders, while England will aim to regroup and rectify their shortcomings to make a significant impact in the tournament.

Match Summary: India vs England, 3rd ODI (England tour of India, 2025)

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Toss: England won the toss and opted to bowl

India Innings (356 all out in 50 overs)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	Dismissal
Rohit Sharma (c)	1	2	0	0	50.00	c Philip Salt b Mark Wood
Shubman Gill	112	102	14	3	109.80	b Adil Rashid
Virat Kohli	52	55	7	1	94.55	c Philip Salt b Adil Rashid
Shreyas Iyer	78	64	8	2	121.88	c Philip Salt b Adil Rashid
KL Rahul (wk)	40	29	3	1	137.93	lbw b Saqib Mahmood
Hardik Pandya	17	9	2	1	188.89	b Adil Rashid
Axar Patel	13	12	2	0	108.33	c Tom Banton b Joe Root
Washington Sundar	14	14	1	0	100.00	c Harry Brook b Mark Wood
Harshit Rana	13	10	1	1	130.00	c Jos Buttler b Gus Atkinson
Arshdeep Singh	2	2	0	0	100.00	Run out (Philip Salt)
Kuldeep Yadav	1*	1	0	0	100.00	Not out
Extras	13 (b 0, lb 1, w 12, nb 0, p 0)
Total	356 all out (50 overs)

Fall of Wickets

6-1 (Rohit, 1.1), 122-2 (Kohli, 18.6), 226-3 (Shubman Gill, 34.3), 255-4 (Shreyas Iyer, 38.2),
289-5 (Hardik Pandya, 40.6), 307-6 (Axar, 43.5), 333-7 (KL Rahul, 46.4), 353-8 (Harshit Rana, 48.6),
353-9 (Washington Sundar, 49.3), 356-10 (Arshdeep Singh, 50)

India Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	WD	ECO
Saqib Mahmood	10	0	68	1	5	6.80
Mark Wood	9	1	45	2	2	5.00
Gus Atkinson	8	0	74	1	3	9.20
Joe Root	5	0	47	1	1	9.40
Adil Rashid	10	0	64	4	1	6.40
Liam Livingstone	8	0	57	0	0	7.10

England Innings (214 all out in 34.2 overs)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	Dismissal
Philip Salt (wk)	23	21	4	0	109.52	c Axar b Arshdeep Singh
Ben Duckett	34	22	8	0	154.55	c Rohit b Arshdeep Singh
Tom Banton	38	41	4	2	92.68	c Rahul b Kuldeep Yadav
Joe Root	24	29	2	0	82.76	b Axar
Harry Brook	19	26	1	1	73.08	b Harshit Rana
Jos Buttler (c)	6	9	0	0	66.67	b Harshit Rana
Liam Livingstone	9	23	1	0	39.13	st Rahul b Washington Sundar
Gus Atkinson	38	19	6	2	200.00	b Axar
Adil Rashid	0	5	0	0	0.00	b Hardik Pandya
Mark Wood	9	7	2	0	128.57	c Shreyas Iyer b Hardik Pandya
Saqib Mahmood	2*	4	0	0	50.00	Not out
Extras	12 (b 5, lb 4, w 3, nb 0, p 0)
Total	214 all out (34.2 overs)

Fall of Wickets

60-1 (Ben Duckett, 6.2), 80-2 (Philip Salt, 8.4), 126-3 (Tom Banton, 17.6), 134-4 (Joe Root, 20.2),
154-5 (Jos Buttler, 24.1), 161-6 (Harry Brook, 26.6), 174-7 (Liam Livingstone, 29.3), 175-8 (Adil Rashid, 30.3),
193-9 (Mark Wood, 32.1), 214-10 (Gus Atkinson, 34.2)