Ahmedabad, February 12, 2025 — In a spectacular display of dominance, India crushed England by 142 runs in the 3rd ODI of the England tour of India 2025, completing a 3-0 series whitewash at the Narendra Modi Stadium. With this emphatic win, India reaffirmed its status as an ODI powerhouse and gained significant momentum ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

India's Explosive Batting Performance

After winning the toss, India opted to bat first and set a mammoth total of 356/7 in 50 overs. The innings was headlined by a magnificent century from Shubman Gill, who smashed 112 off 102 balls, hitting 14 boundaries and 3 sixes. This stellar knock made Gill the fastest player to reach 2,500 ODI runs, achieving the milestone in just 50 innings.

Alongside Gill, Shreyas Iyer played a blistering knock of 78 off 63 balls, while Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a solid 52 runs. Skipper Rohit Sharma (22 off 18) got a brisk start but fell early. Rishabh Pant (41 off 28) and Hardik Pandya (37 off 21) provided the late fireworks, propelling India to a daunting total.

England's bowlers struggled to contain India's aggressive batting. Adil Rashid was the standout performer, taking 4 wickets for 85 runs, but the rest of the bowling attack, including Mark Wood (1/67) and Reece Topley (1/72), found it difficult to break India’s momentum.

England’s Collapse in Run Chase

Chasing a mammoth 357-run target, England started positively, reaching 126/2 in 18 overs. However, India’s bowlers soon turned the tide, triggering a dramatic batting collapse that saw England bowled out for 214 in just 34.2 overs.

Tom Banton (38 off 32) and Gus Atkinson (38 off 34) were the only notable contributors for England. The Indian bowling attack, spearheaded by Arshdeep Singh (3/42) and Axar Patel (3/46), dismantled England’s lineup. Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with two wickets each, ensuring England never got back into the game.

Match Highlights and Turning Points

Shubman Gill’s stunning century (112 off 102) made him the fastest to 2,500 ODI runs.

Shreyas Iyer’s quickfire 78 off 63 helped India accelerate.

Adil Rashid took 4 wickets but conceded 85 runs.

England lost 8 wickets for just 88 runs after a strong start.

Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel led the bowling attack, taking 3 wickets each.

India completed a dominant 3-0 clean sweep against England.

Player of the Match & Series

With a match-winning 112-run knock, Shubman Gill was named Player of the Match. He was also crowned Player of the Series, scoring 259 runs in three ODIs.

Captain’s Reactions

Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed immense satisfaction with the team’s performance:

“It’s been a fantastic series for us. The boys have stepped up in every game, and today was no different. Our batters set up a huge total, and the bowlers executed their plans perfectly.”

England’s captain Jos Buttler admitted his side was outplayed:

“India was simply better in all departments. We had our moments, but we couldn’t capitalize. There are lessons to take forward as we prepare for the Champions Trophy.”

India’s Road to ICC Champions Trophy 2025

With this convincing series win, India has sent a strong message to the cricketing world ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and the all-round brilliance of Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel have solidified India’s dominance in the ODI format.

For England, the series loss highlights areas that need urgent improvement, particularly their middle-order batting and bowling consistency. As they gear up for future international fixtures, finding the right team balance will be crucial.

What’s Next?

With the Champions Trophy 2025 on the horizon, India will look to maintain this winning momentum, while England will need to regroup and reassess their strategy to bounce back in upcoming tournaments.

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Quick Stats: India vs England 3rd ODI 2025

India: 356/7 in 50 overs (Shubman Gill 112, Shreyas Iyer 78, Adil Rashid 4/85)

England: 214 all out in 34.2 overs (Tom Banton 38, Gus Atkinson 38, Arshdeep Singh 3/42)

Result: India won by 142 runs

Series: India won 3-0

Player of the Match: Shubman Gill

Player of the Series: Shubman Gill

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