IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI | India Crush England by 142 Runs to Seal ODI Series Victory

India Clinches Series with a 142-Run Win Over England

In a commanding display of batting and bowling, India crushed England by 142 runs in the third and final ODI at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, securing a series victory in emphatic fashion. Shubman Gill (112), Shreyas Iyer (78), and Virat Kohli (52) powered India to a massive 356, while the bowlers, led by Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav, bundled out England for just 214.

Gill, Iyer Lead India's Batting Charge

After losing Rohit Sharma early, India’s top order took charge with Gill and Kohli stitching a crucial partnership. Gill’s blazing 112 off 102 balls was the highlight, featuring 14 fours and 3 sixes. Kohli played a steady knock of 52, but the real acceleration came from Shreyas Iyer, who hammered 78 off just 64 balls, propelling India past 350.

England’s bowlers struggled, with Adil Rashid (4/64) being the only standout performer.

England Falters in Run Chase

Chasing 357, England needed a solid start, but Arshdeep Singh struck early, dismissing Salt and Duckett inside the powerplay. Tom Banton (38) and Root (24) attempted a rebuild, but India’s spinners Kuldeep (2/38) and Axar Patel (2/22) spun a web around the middle order.

Jos Buttler and Harry Brook failed to fire, while Livingstone’s (9) struggles continued, leading to England collapsing at 214 in just 34.2 overs.

Clinical Bowling Seals India’s Victory

India’s bowling unit was relentless:
Arshdeep Singh: 2/32 in 5 overs
Kuldeep Yadav: 2/38 in 8 overs
Axar Patel: 2/22 in 6.2 overs
Hardik Pandya & Harshit Rana: Key wickets to dismantle England’s tail

With this dominant performance, India sealed the ODI series 2-1 and gained momentum heading into upcoming tournaments.