India has set a target of 357 runs for England to achieve in the third ODI, after scoring 356 runs in 50 overs while batting first. This target is crucial for England as they aim to avoid a clean sweep, with India currently leading the 3 ODI series 2-0.
The Indian team’s batting performance was highlighted by Shubman Gill’s brilliant 112 runs off 102 balls, including 14 fours and 3 sixes. Additionally, Shreyas Iyer contributed 78 runs from 64 balls, hitting 8 fours and 2 sixes, while Virat Kohli played a solid innings of 52 runs off 55 balls.
From England’s perspective, leg spinner Adil Rashid was the most successful bowler, taking 4 wickets for 64 runs in 10 overs. Mark Wood secured 2 wickets, and Saqib Mahmood, Gas Atkanson, and Joe Root each achieved 1 wicket.
The match began with England captain Jose Butler winning the toss and choosing to bowl. However, the Indian team did not start well, with captain Rohit Sharma returning to the pavilion after scoring just 1 run off 2 balls. A significant partnership then developed between Shubman Gill and another batsman, resulting in 116 runs from 107 balls for the second wicket. Furthermore, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer shared a 104-run partnership off 93 balls. Other notable contributions came from KL Rahul, who scored 40 runs from 29 balls, and all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who added 17 runs off 9 balls.
Akshar Patel scored 13 runs off 12 balls, and Washington Sundar contributed 14 runs off 14 balls. Harshit Rana returned to the pavilion after scoring 13 runs off 10 balls. With England facing a target of 357 runs, it will be interesting to see how they perform under the leadership of Jose Butler to avoid a clean sweep.
