India and England are set to face off in the final ODI of the three-match series on February 12 at 1:30 PM IST at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With India already securing the series 2-0, they will be eyeing a clean sweep, while England will fight to salvage some pride. In the second ODI at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, England batted first and put up 304 runs, led by Joe Root’s 69 and Ben Duckett’s 65.
However, India’s bowlers, especially Ravindra Jadeja, who took 3 for 35, ensured the total was within reach. Chasing 305, India dominated the game, with captain Rohit Sharma smashing 119 off 90 balls and Shubman Gill adding a solid 60. Despite some resistance from England’s bowlers, including Jamie Overton’s two wickets, India comfortably reached 308/6 in just 44.3 overs, sealing a four-wicket win.
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Now, as the teams prepare for the final showdown in Ahmedabad, India will look to maintain their momentum and complete a series whitewash. England, on the other hand, will be determined to bounce back and end the series on a high. Both sides might consider tactical changes based on previous performances to strengthen their chances. With the Champions Trophy approaching, this match will be crucial for players looking to make an impact. Fans can expect an intense battle as the series comes to an exciting conclusion.
India
There is still uncertainty about Jasprit Bumrah’s availability for the third ODI, despite initial optimism. If he is ruled out, Arshdeep Singh is expected to replace Harshit Rana, who was named for the first two ODIs as Bumrah’s replacement. India may still add Rana to the squad and give him a chance to play. Rishabh Pant could also get a game after missing the first two ODIs.
Probable XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul/Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Varun CV, Mohammed Shami
England
England may recall Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer, who were rested for the second ODI. Additionally, Tom Banton, brought in as a replacement for the injured Jacob Bethell, could be included in the squad to strengthen their batting. Banton, who last played an ODI in 2020, comes into the series on the back of a strong ILT20 campaign, where he scored 493 runs in 11 innings, averaging 54.78 with a strike rate of 151.69.
Probable XI: Philip Salt (w), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Tom Banton/Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson/Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood/Jofra Archer
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Jos Butler, Philip Salt, Joe Root (vc), Rohit Sharma, Ben Duckett Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Mohammad Shami
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Jos Butler, Philip Salt, Joe Root, Rohit Sharma, Ben Duckett, Shubman Gill (c), Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja (vc), Axar Patel, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakravarthy
