Cricket Highlights, Feb 12: England tour of India (3rd ODI) – IND vs ENG

IND vs ENG (3rd ODI) – Highlights

IND delivered a commanding performance in the third ODI against ENG or IND vs ENG of Cricket Highlights at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, securing a dominant 142-run victory. With this win, India wrapped up the series in style, putting up a batting masterclass before their bowlers dismantled the English batting lineup.

After winning the toss and electing to bat first, India had an early hiccup as skipper Rohit Sharma fell for just 1 in the opening over, caught behind off Mark Wood. However, what followed was a scintillating batting display led by Shubman Gill, who crafted a magnificent 112 off 102 balls. His innings was laced with 14 boundaries and three sixes, and he played with sublime timing and confidence.

Gill found an able partner in Virat Kohli, who once again showed his class with a steady 52 off 55 deliveries. The duo built a crucial 116-run partnership that set the foundation for India’s big total. Kohli perished attempting a big shot off Adil Rashid, who emerged as England’s most effective bowler.

Following Kohli’s dismissal, Shreyas Iyer walked in and immediately took the attack to the English bowlers. He smashed an impressive 78 off just 64 balls, finding the boundary eight times and clearing it twice. His attacking intent ensured that England never gained control despite Rashid’s efforts in the middle overs.

KL Rahul added a quickfire 40 off 29 balls, playing some exquisite strokes before falling to Saqib Mahmood. Hardik Pandya (17 off 9) and Harshit Rana (13 off 10) provided late fireworks, pushing India’s total to an imposing 356 in 50 overs. Rashid was the standout bowler for England, finishing with figures of 4 for 64 in his 10 overs.

Chasing a daunting 357, England got off to a brisk start, with Phil Salt and Ben Duckett taking advantage of the powerplay. The duo put on 60 runs in just over six overs before Arshdeep Singh struck to remove Duckett for 34. Salt followed soon after, caught in the deep for 23, as England quickly found themselves under pressure.

Tom Banton looked solid at one end, but wickets kept tumbling at the other. Joe Root, England’s most experienced batter, struggled to accelerate and was eventually bowled by Axar Patel for 24. Harry Brook and Captain Jos Buttler also fell cheaply, leaving England in dire straits at 154 for 5.

India’s bowlers kept the pressure on, with debutant Harshit Rana making a significant impact. He dismissed Brook and Buttler in quick succession, ensuring England had no way back into the match. Axar Patel, who was economical throughout, chipped in with two crucial wickets, including that of the dangerous Gus Atkinson, who played an entertaining 38 off just 19 balls.

Once Atkinson fell, it was only a matter of time before IND wrapped things up. Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh cleaned up the tail, bundling ENG out for 214 in just 34.2 overs. Axar finished with figures of 2 for 22, while Rana and Arshdeep claimed two wickets each.

This emphatic win not only gave India the series but also showcased their depth in both batting and bowling. Shubman Gill’s century, Iyer’s explosive knock, and the disciplined bowling effort were the highlights of the game. England, on the other hand, will have to reflect on their batting collapse and inability to handle spin effectively.

India vs England Scoreboard 

India – 197/3 (50)

England – 194/5 (34.2/50)

Result – India won by 142 runs

Player of the match – Shubman Gill

IND vs ENG Playing XIs 

India

Rohit Sharma(C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav

England

Phil Salt(WK), Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(C), Liam Livingstone, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood

Disclaimer: These match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.

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