After two successive victories, it is the third ODI at Ahmedabad where India will take the field looking to erase a home series defeat. The batting attack is being headlined by experienced campaigner Rohit Sharma, along with in-form Shubman Gill, and the team is carrying forward the momentum after their latest few appearances. They are also known to partner well and decimate batting-friendly tracks. This makes them a dangerous opposition with a well-known lineage in the modern era, capable of laying down a seemingly impossible target or easily upping the ante on a chase.
England on the other hand, is coming into the encounter with an aggressive and assertive mindset, looking to change the course of the series and wrap it up 1-1. England has proven their adaptability and resilience in previous matchups, using their unique batting style with players like Ben Duckett. What They Do — Their approach seems to involve trying to force the issue and take risks from the get-go. England will aim to use their attacking firepower and tactical knowledge to find moments that swing the tide of the game in their favor.
Rohit Sharma (RHB): India

After a dazzling century in the second ODI at Cuttack, India’s captain and batting stalwart Rohit Sharma heads into this match on a high. His 119-run innings from just 90 balls, featuring 12 fours and 7 sixes, was a perfect demonstration of an aggressive yet composed innings at the crease. Rohit has been quite consistent in this series as he has scored 372 runs in his last seven matches at an average of 53.14 and a strike rate of 138.8. Considering his track record of tormenting opposition attacks in home conditions, Rohit is expected to lead the charge once more and remain a key threat for the England bowlers.
Ben Duckett (LHB): England

One of the most consistent performers for the England team in this series, Duckett has been instrumental in contributing to the overall scores for his side. In the 2nd ODI, He scored 65 runs in 56 balls with help of 10 boundaries. Overall, in the last seven ODIs, he boasts incredible numbers – with 402 runs at an average of 57.43 and a strike rate of 110.74. Duckett’s hands—movement on the field and ability to play spin, which ranks him among the best—will be crucial for England on Ahmedabad’s surface that can jeer at them through the spinners. Plays a very important hand, because if he gets going, there are other batsmen there as well to support him and they can put India under pressure with their bowling.
Shubman Gill (RHB): India

New Indian opener sensation Shubman Gill has proven to be a solid rock upfront, regularly providing his service to his team. He batted gracefully in the second ODI with a 60 off 52 balls, with 9 fours and a six. He comes in with good recent form, scoring 454 runs in his previous ten matches at a mean of 50.4. Gill has a relatively moderate strike rate (98.3) compared to Rohit but his capacity to anchor the innings and up the ante when chances are given make him a priceless commodity.
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