India and England are set to clash in the third and final ODI of their series at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 12. With India leading the series 2-0 after two thrilling encounters, they aim for a clean sweep against an England side that has struggled throughout the tour.
Back to back wins for Team India
India registered victories in both previous ODIs by four wickets, showcasing their depth and resilience. The team is looking to build momentum ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which begins on February 19 in Karachi. A strong performance in this match would not only solidify their confidence but also provide crucial game time for players ahead of the tournament.
Rohit Sharma’s return to form has been a significant boost for India. His century in the second ODI (119 off 90 balls) was pivotal in chasing down England’s target of 304. However, the spotlight will also be on Virat Kohli, who has yet to find his rhythm in this series. A big score from Kohli would be welcomed by fans and teammates alike as they head into a major tournament.
England’s batting struggle
On the other hand, England’s tour has been disappointing, with repeated collapses within their batting lineup. Despite promising starts from openers Phil Salt and Ben Duckett, the middle order has failed to deliver consistently. Captain Jos Buttler faces mounting pressure as he tries to rally his team for a strong performance in this final match.
The absence of Jacob Bethell due to injury adds to England’s woes, leaving them with fewer options. Joe Root remains a reliable figure in the batting order, but he needs support from others if England hopes to salvage pride with a win.
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IND vs ENG: Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
Matches played: 109 | India won: 60 | England won: 44| No result: 3
ODI Stats and Records at Narendra Modi Stadium
- Total matches: 36
- Matches won batting first: 19
- Matches won bowling first: 17
- Average 1st innings scores: 237
- Average 2nd innings scores: 208
- Highest total recorded: 365/2 (50 Ov) by South Africa vs India
- Lowest total recorded: 85/10 (30.1 Ov) by Zimbabwe vs West Indies
- Highest score chased: 325/5 (47.4 Ov) by India vs West Indies
- Lowest score defended: 196/10 (48.3 Ov) by West Indies vs India
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium has historically been slow, favouring spinners, with scoring rates averaging just 5.2 runs per over. While spinners continue to find some assistance from the dry surface, fans can expect a tough fight between bat and ball on Wednesday.
IND vs ENG: Probable Playing XI
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami
England: Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Jofra Archer
