India Secures 3-0 Series Whitewash
Ind vs ENG: India wrapped up a dominant 3-0 whitewash over England in the ODI series with a resounding 142-run victory in the third and final match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The hosts posted a commanding total of 356 before their spinners orchestrated a batting collapse to bundle England out for 214 in just 34.2 overs.
Shubman Gill Shines with Century
Shubman Gill starred with a knock of 112 and was awarded man of the match for his stellar performance. Batting first after losing the toss, India rode on impressive knocks from Gill and Shreyas Iyer, who contributed 78 runs, to set a daunting target. KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya provided the late flourish, pushing the total past 350. England’s bowlers struggled, with only Adil Rashid managing to find some rhythm, taking 4 wickets for 64 runs.
England’s Collapse Against Indian Spin
England started their chase positively, reaching 84 in the powerplay. However, the introduction of spin turned the game in India’s favour. Axar Patel delivered the decisive blow by dismissing Joe Root, after which England’s middle order collapsed. Tom Banton, who looked promising, fell to Kuldeep Yadav’s sharp turner, while Harshit Rana’s hard-length delivery got the better of Jos Buttler. Harry Brook, looking to rebuild, also succumbed to Rana as England’s chase unraveled.
Hardik Pandya and Spinners Seal the Victory
With England already in dire straits, Hardik Pandya’s double strike, including the wicket of Mark Wood, ensured a swift end to the innings. Throughout the series, Pandya contributed crucial overs, reaffirming his importance as India prepares for the Champions Trophy. The absence of dew played into India’s hands, allowing their spinners to extract grip and turn from the surface. The visitors struggled to counter India’s slow bowlers, a vulnerability evident throughout the series.
India’s Dominance and Key Takeaways
The win underlined India’s strength in home conditions, especially their spin attack, which repeatedly exposed England’s batting frailties. While India’s top order fired across the series, their finishing in the death overs remained an area for improvement. Nevertheless, the all-round dominance in all three games showcased their preparation ahead of major tournaments.
Historic Feat for Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar and Mahela Jayawardene for a historic feat in Ahmedabad, further cementing his legacy in the cricketing world. With this emphatic triumph, India reaffirmed their supremacy at home, while England heads back with plenty to ponder, particularly on their approach against spin in subcontinental conditions.
Upcoming Focus
The hosts will now shift focus to their upcoming assignments, with the Champions Trophy on the horizon.
IND vs ENG 3rd ODI Brief Score
- India: 356 in 50 overs (Shubman Gill 112, Shreyas Iyer 78, Adil Rashid 4/64)
- England: 214 in 34.2 overs (Gus Atkinson 38, Tom Banton 38, Arshdeep Singh 2/33, Axar Patel 2/22)
India won by 142 runs and sealed a 3-0 series whitewash.
