Wed Feb 12 18:04:26 UTC 2025: **India Sweeps England 3-0 in ODI Series with Dominant Victory**

Ahmedabad, India – India completed a 3-0 series whitewash over England with a resounding 142-run victory in the third One Day International at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Chasing a challenging 357, England crumbled to 214, their innings collapsing after a promising start.

Shubman Gill anchored India’s innings with a masterful 112 off 102 balls, his seventh ODI century and a ton in every format at Ahmedabad. He shared a crucial 116-run partnership with Virat Kohli (52), who also reached his 100th ODI half-century before falling to Adil Rashid. Shreyas Iyer further solidified India’s total with a quickfire 78 off 64 balls, also dismissed by Rashid. KL Rahul (40) and a late cameo from Harshit Rana contributed to India’s commanding total of 356.

England’s chase began brightly, with Ben Duckett (34 off 22) and Phil Salt providing a quick 60-run opening stand. However, once Duckett fell, wickets tumbled regularly. All six Indian bowlers claimed at least one wicket, with four taking two or more. Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel were particularly effective, dismantling the English middle order. Despite late hitting from Gus Atkinson (32 off 13), England’s chase fell far short.

Gill’s outstanding performance earned him praise, highlighting his ability to adapt to the challenging conditions and build momentum. Iyer also spoke about his contributions and the team’s overall strong performance throughout the series, setting a positive tone for the upcoming Champions Trophy. England’s preparation for the tournament has been described as unconventional, leading to speculation about their readiness for the upcoming competition.

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