India vs England 3rd ODI: India has posted a formidable total of 356 in the 3rd ODI, with Shubman Gill's brilliant century leading the charge, supported by solid fifties from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. Despite a strong middle-order performance, Adil Rashid and Joe Root's timely breakthroughs, including the removal of Axar Patel, have given England hope as they look to chase down the challenging target.
India vs England 3rd ODI: England won the toss and elected to field first in the high-stakes 3rd ODI, setting the stage for an intense battle as both teams gear up for the Champions Trophy. India posted a formidable total of 356 in 50 overs, with Shubman Gill leading the charge with a brilliant century. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer also played vital roles, each contributing fifties to build a strong foundation.
India Sets Strong Total of 326/6 in 3rd ODI: Shubman Gill’s Century, Kohli’s 52, and Iyer’s 78 Lead the Charge
Sent into bat first, India faced an early setback with Rohit Sharma’s dismissal, but Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill steadied the ship with a solid 116-run partnership. Kohli’s 52-run knock came to an end, but Gill continued his rich vein of form, notching up his seventh ODI century in just his 50th match.
Gill’s innings of 112 runs was crucial in laying the foundation for India’s total, with Shreyas Iyer’s explosive 78 further boosting the score. Adil Rashid was the standout performer for England, taking 4 wickets for 64 runs in his full 10-over spell. India finished at a challenging 356 in 50 overs, setting a formidable target for England to chase.
India vs England 3rd ODI Live: Shubman Gill’s Masterful Century and Shreyas Iyer’s Fifty Take India to 356 Despite Rashid’s Late Strikes
India’s innings in the 3rd ODI saw a strong foundation laid by Shubman Gill’s brilliant century, along with valuable contributions from Virat Kohli (52) and Shreyas Iyer (78). Sent into bat first after England won the toss, India lost Rohit Sharma early, but Gill and Kohli’s 116-run stand steadied the ship.
Gill, who scored his 7th ODI century in just 95 balls, remained the standout performer, but Adil Rashid’s crucial wickets, including those of Gill, Kohli, and Iyer, slowed down India’s momentum in the latter overs. Despite these setbacks, India managed to reach a formidable 326/6 in 46.1 overs. With the final 10 overs approaching, Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul will look to provide the finishing touches, as England now face a daunting chase.
Joe Root Strikes with Clever Bowling to Dismiss Axar Patel in 44th Over of India vs England 3rd ODI
In a pivotal moment during the 44th over of the India vs England 3rd ODI, Joe Root shows his bowling smarts by delivering a slow, wide ball outside off. Axar Patel, lured into an aggressive shot, attempts to clear long-off but fails to make clean contact. As a result, the ball doesn’t carry enough distance, and Tom Banton takes a comfortable catch just inside the boundary. Root’s vital wicket proves to be a key turning point in the match, slowing down India’s charge towards a massive total.
India vs England 3rd ODI: Arshdeep Singh Steps Up as Both Teams Finalize Squads for Champions Trophy
As the final ODI before the Champions Trophy draws near, India is looking to test its fast-bowling strength, with Arshdeep Singh stepping in for Mohammed Shami, who might be rested to manage his workload. This offers a crucial opportunity for the young pacer to showcase his skills. Meanwhile, India’s batting lineup, led by Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer, continues to shine. England, on the other hand, is fine-tuning their squad with key players like Joe Root, Jos Buttler, and Adil Rashid looking to contribute in this pivotal match.
India’s lineup includes Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, and Arshdeep Singh.
England’s XI features Philip Salt (w), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Tom Banton, Liam Livingstone, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, and Saqib Mahmood.
With both teams fine-tuning their preparations for the Champions Trophy, this ODI promises to offer a valuable preview of the high-stakes tournament ahead.
