Wed Feb 12 09:58:13 UTC 2025: ## India Clinches ODI Series Against England, Third Match Underway in Ahmedabad
**Ahmedabad, India** – India and England are currently locked in a thrilling final One Day International (ODI) match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While India has already secured the three-match series with victories in the first two games, the third match holds significance for both teams as they prepare for upcoming tournaments.
England, winning the toss, opted to bowl first. Their playing XI features one change, with Tom Banton included. India made three changes to their lineup, bringing in Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, and Arshdeep Singh in place of Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakravarthy, and Mohammed Shami respectively.
Early in the innings, India suffered an early setback with Rohit Sharma dismissed for 1 run. However, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli steadied the ship, forming a strong partnership. Gill reached his half-century with a boundary, while Kohli also scored a quick half-century. Kohli was eventually dismissed by Adil Rashid for 52 runs. Gill continues to be a key player for India’s innings.
The match marks the first ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium since the World Cup semi-final in November 2023, a game many Indian cricket fans will remember. The pitch, typically conducive to spin bowling, has shown a change in recent years, becoming more beneficial for batsmen, and potentially leading to a high-scoring encounter. The match is being keenly watched for individual performances, notably from Gill, Kohli and also India’s trial of Arshdeep Singh. England, meanwhile, is looking to build momentum ahead of major tournaments. Live scores and updates are available online.
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