England crumbled like a house of cards after a couple of brief partnerships at the top, ultimately being bowled out for just 214 while chasing a target of 357. India won the match by 142 runs, completing a dominant 3-0 series sweep. All six of India’s bowlers claimed at least one wicket, with four of them taking two each.
Ben Duckett played a brave knock despite a groin injury, hitting boundaries to give England a strong start in their chase. Though visibly hampered, Duckett struck 34 runs off 22 balls before falling to Arshdeep Singh. England’s opening partnership raced to 60 runs in just six overs.
Shubman Gill fell after an exceptional 112 off 102 balls, and Shreyas Iyer was dismissed for 78 off 64 balls. Both were dismissed by the relentless Adil Rashid, who also claimed the wicket of Virat Kohli, who made 52 off 55. Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul, who have yet to truly shine in the series, were left with the task of finishing strong. Rahul contributed 40 off 29 balls, while Harshit Rana played a useful cameo, helping India reach a total of 356.
Gill brought up his seventh ODI century with a four, reaching the milestone in just 95 balls. The Indian vice-captain has now scored a century in all formats at Ahmedabad. Gill’s century was his third consecutive fifty in the series. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer kept the momentum going, ensuring that England had little to no chance once they dismissed Virat Kohli shortly after his 100th ODI half-century.
Kohli and Gill steadied India after Rohit Sharma’s early departure, putting on a strong second-wicket partnership of 116 off 107 balls. Rohit, who had been in fine form in the second ODI, lasted only two deliveries in Ahmedabad. However, Kohli and Gill paced themselves with minimal risk, taking India to a solid position in the first 10 overs. England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to field first.
This was the first ODI between India and England in Ahmedabad, with India already having sealed the series. Buttler made it a hat trick of toss wins, opting to bowl. Mark Wood made an early breakthrough, dismissing Rohit Sharma with his first delivery, leaving India’s captain undone by a brilliant ball.