India Strengthens Position as Gill and Iyer Dominate English Bowlers in Ahmedabad
February 12, 2025: Ahmedabad: India vs England 3rd ODI witnessed a thrilling display of batting prowess as Shubman Gill slammed a spectacular century, putting India in a commanding position. His knock was laced with exquisite strokes, leaving the English bowlers struggling to find breakthroughs. His special gesture after reaching the milestone won hearts, celebrating with a tribute to his teammates and fans.
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England had an early breakthrough when skipper Rohit Sharma departed for just 1, falling prey to Mark Wood’s lethal pace. However, Virat Kohli, alongside Gill, steadied the innings before Kohli was dismissed for 52 by Adil Rashid. Currently, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer are leading India’s charge, with Iyer inching toward his half-century.
England’s captain Jos Buttler had opted to bowl first after winning the toss, and India made key changes to their lineup. Arshdeep Singh replaced Mohammed Shami, Washington Sundar came in for Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav got a spot in place of the injured Varun Chakravarthy.
Score Updates from Ahmedabad:
- India: 221/2 (33 overs)
- Shubman Gill: 111 (99)*
- Shreyas Iyer: 50 (43)
- Mark Wood: 24/1 (4.5)
- Liam Livingstone: 46/0 (7)
Key Moments From The Match
Shreyas Iyer Nears Fifty – Iyer smashes two boundaries off Saqib Mahmood, inching closer to his half-century.
Virat Kohli OUT for 52 – Kohli falls to Adil Rashid after a confident innings, walking off without waiting for the umpire’s decision. The Ahmedabad crowd falls silent.
Current Standings
India looks set to post a formidable total, with Shubman Gill anchoring the innings and Shreyas Iyer providing solid support. England, despite early breakthroughs, needs quick wickets to shift momentum.
With the final ODI of the series underway, can England bounce back, or will India seal the series in style?
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