Shubman Gill’s sensational hundred and a collective bowling effort guided India to a dominant 142-run victory over England in the third ODI at Ahmedabad, completing a 3-0 series sweep. India posted a massive 356/7, with Gill anchoring the innings with a brilliant 103. He shared key partnerships, first with Rohit Sharma and then with Shreyas Iyer, who scored a quick 78 off 64 balls. Late cameos from KL Rahul (40 off 29) and Hardik Pandya (17 off 9) bolstered the total.
England, chasing the daunting target, collapsed for just 214 in 34.2 overs. Arshdeep Singh’s slower deliveries and Axar Patel’s tidy spell rattled England’s top order, while Harshit Rana’s fiery middle-over spell led to key dismissals. Every Indian bowler got among the wickets, showcasing a well-rounded performance.
This series exposed England’s struggles, particularly their inability to build long innings, as highlighted by former coaches Ravi Shastri and Kevin Pietersen. With the Champions Trophy approaching, England’s lack of preparation and failure to handle spin could be a major concern.
For India, the series provided valuable preparation with key players in form, including Gill, who continued his stellar run. The Indian squad is now set to head to Dubai for the Champions Trophy, confident after their comprehensive win over England.
