Wed Feb 12 18:04:31 UTC 2025: ## Hotstar Outage Mars India-England ODI Finale
**Ahmedabad, India** – The third and final One Day International (ODI) match between India and England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad was briefly overshadowed by a double outage of the streaming platform Hotstar. The service failed just before the toss and again during the first over of India’s innings, leaving viewers frustrated. While service was quickly restored, social media was abuzz with humorous reactions, some referencing India’s heartbreaking loss in the 2023 World Cup final at the same venue.
The match itself is a dead rubber, with India already having secured the series with two convincing victories. However, it holds significance for India as they look to address several key areas. Virat Kohli’s form remains a focus, as does finding a suitable replacement for injured fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy.
India’s previous wins saw impressive performances from various players. In the first ODI, Ravindra Jadeja and debutant Harshit Rana starred with three wickets apiece, while Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Axar Patel contributed crucial half-centuries in the chase. The second ODI witnessed a stunning century by captain Rohit Sharma (119 off 90 balls) that propelled India to victory despite a challenging target set by England. Axar Patel again played a pivotal role in the chase.
Despite the series win, the shadow of the World Cup final loss still lingers for many Indian fans, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the final match.
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