India Crushes England with 142-Run Victory to Sweep ODI Series 3-0
Well, folks, India has done it again! In an absolutely dominant performance, the hosts wrapped up the ODI series against England with a crushing 142-run victory in Ahmedabad, completing a 3-0 clean sweep. It was a match where India showcased their batting depth, bowling precision, and all-around superiority, leaving England struggling to keep up.
Let’s talk about the batting first. Shubman Gill was the star of the show, hammering a brilliant 112 off 102 balls. He looked in complete control, timing his shots beautifully and making full use of the conditions. He got great support from Shreyas Iyer, who added a solid 78 off 64 balls, while Virat Kohli chipped in with a classy 52. India’s total of 356 in 50 overs was always going to be a tough chase for England, especially considering how their batting had crumbled earlier in the series.
England’s bowling had a few moments, with Adil Rashid standing out, taking 4 wickets for 64 runs. His variations troubled the Indian batters, and he even managed to dismiss Gill and Kohli. Mark Wood also bowled decently, picking up 2 wickets for 45 runs, but the rest of the attack looked pretty flat.
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Then came England’s batting collapse—again. They started off okay, with Tom Banton and Ben Duckett putting up a 60-run opening partnership. But once the wickets started falling, the English batting lineup just crumbled under pressure. Phil Salt got a start but couldn’t convert, and Joe Root, who was expected to anchor the chase, fell cheaply. In the end, England were bowled out for just 214 in 34.2 overs, nowhere close to the target.
India’s bowlers were relentless. Axar Patel (2-22) and Kuldeep Yadav (1-38) tightened the screws in the middle overs, while the pace duo of Arshdeep Singh (2-33) and Harshit Rana (2-31) cleaned up the lower order. It was a complete team effort, with every bowler contributing to the win.
For England, this tour has been nothing short of a nightmare. They lost the T20 series 4-1, and now a 3-0 whitewash in ODIs. Their batting woes continue, as they’ve been bowled out six times in their last eight matches. Captain Jos Buttler admitted that India was simply the better team, but he also defended his side against criticism, saying they were putting in the effort and would look to bounce back before the Champions Trophy.
On the other hand, India looks like a well-oiled machine heading into the Champions Trophy. Rohit Sharma and his team will be pleased with how they handled England, especially in pressure situations. If they can carry this momentum forward, they’ll be one of the favorites for the upcoming tournament.
So, there you have it—India completely outclassing England, sending a strong message to the cricketing world. England, on the other hand, has a lot of thinking to do before they step into their next challenge. What do you think? Can England bounce back, or will this slump continue? Let’s see what happens next!
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