Thu Feb 13 02:24:49 UTC 2025: ## India Sweeps England 3-0 in ODI Series, Rahul Shines in Restructured Lineup
**Ahmedabad, India –** India completed a dominant 3-0 series sweep against England in the ODI series on Wednesday, fueled by a stunning century from Shubman Gill and a crucial cameo from KL Rahul. Gill became the first Indian batter to score centuries in all three formats at a single venue – the Narendra Modi Stadium – smashing his third ton at the ground. His impressive knock, combined with fifties from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, propelled India to a commanding 356.
Rahul, batting at number five for the first time in the series after struggling in the previous matches, contributed a quickfire 40 runs off just 29 balls, including three boundaries and a six. His performance solidified the Indian total and prompted praise from former cricketer Parthiv Patel, who advocated for Rahul’s continued presence at the number five position, citing his impressive ODI World Cup 2023 record. Kevin Pietersen echoed Patel’s sentiment, highlighting the importance of utilizing Rahul’s talent effectively within the batting order.
England, despite a valiant effort, fell short by 142 runs, conceding a comprehensive series defeat to a resurgent Indian team. The victory underscores India’s strength and tactical flexibility, particularly the successful repositioning of key players within the batting lineup.
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