India Sign Off on a High Before Champions Trophy

That's a wrap on this series, and now all eyes are on the mega event just a week away. Until then, cricket action continues across the globe.

India will head into the Champions Trophy with confidence, having ticked several boxes in this series. Rohit and Virat found form, while Gill looked at ease in this format. Shreyas capitalized on his opportunities with two fifties, addressing concerns over his short-ball weakness. Axar’s batting form has been a huge plus, and KL once again proved his reliability with both the bat and gloves. Hardik contributed as an all-rounder, while Jadeja shone as the lead spinner. The inclusion of Varun Chakaravarthy brought some positives, and Harshit Rana impressed with his ability to strike back after expensive opening spells. Shami and Kuldeep are regaining rhythm post-injury, and Arshdeep reaffirmed his value with the ball. Overall, India looks well-prepared for the Champions Trophy.

For England, there are areas to address. The openers have been solid, but the middle order needs improvement. Ben Duckett's injury will be a concern, given his fine form. Their bowling, apart from Adil Rashid, hasn’t been at its best, but they will hope to turn things around in the upcoming tournament.

Rohit Sharma lifts the trophy and hands it over to the youngsters as the team celebrates in front of the winners' board.

Biggest ODI Wins for India vs England (By Runs)

• 158 runs – Rajkot, 2008
• 142 runs – Ahmedabad, 2025 *
• 133 runs – Cardiff, 2014
• 127 runs – Kochi, 2013
• 126 runs – Hyderabad, 2011

Wicket! Axar gets the final blow

Axar fires one in, and Atkinson has no answer! He goes for a big shot but is beaten by the skid, and the ball crashes into the stumps. India wrap up the series in style!

Gus Atkinson b Axar 38(19) [4s-6 6s-1]

Score after 33 overs

ENG 208-9

• Gus Atkinson 33*(14)
• Saqib Mahmood 1*(1)

Atkinson is swinging freely and finding the boundaries, but England are down to their last pair. India just one wicket away from sealing the series.

Hardik Pandya gets his second wicket!

Mark Wood's cameo comes to an end. He went for the big shot on a short and wide delivery but found Shreyas Iyer at deep cover. India now just one wicket away from wrapping up the series in style.

Mark Wood c Shreyas Iyer b Hardik Pandya 9(7) [4s-2]

Score after 31 overs

ENG 179-8

• Mark Wood 4*(3)
• Gus Atkinson 10*(7)

India is just two wickets away from sealing a dominant series whitewash. England's tailenders have a massive task ahead, but the writing seems to be on the wall.

Drinks Break!

India is inching closer to a clean sweep as England finds themselves in deep trouble. With only the lower order left, it's just a matter of time before the formalities are completed. The hosts have dominated with both bat and ball, and now they look set to finish things off in style.

Hardik Pandya Strikes!

• Hardik knocks over Adil Rashid for a duck!
• A full delivery that sneaks through and crashes into the stumps.
• England lose their eighth wicket.

Score After 30 Overs

• ENG: 174-7
• Adil Rashid: 0(3)
• Gus Atkinson: 9(6)

Brook vs Harshit Rana in This Series

• Innings: 3
• Balls Faced: 12
• Runs Scored: 9
• Dismissals: 3

Washington Sundar Strikes! Livingstone Stumped

Sundar gets his man! He tempts Livingstone with a wide delivery, and the batter goes for the big shot but misses completely. KL Rahul is quick behind the stumps, whipping off the bails in a flash. A struggling knock comes to an end.

Joe Root vs Left-Arm Orthodox Spin in This Series

• Balls Faced: 48
• Runs Scored: 39
• Dismissals: 3
• Average: 13.00
• Strike Rate: 81.25

Axar Removes Root!

Axar Patel gets the big wicket of Joe Root! The ball drifted in from round the wicket, and Root looked to drive through covers but got an inside edge that crashed into the stumps. He misjudged the drift and played down the wrong line. England losing their way here.

Score After 20 Overs

• ENG: 133-3
• Joe Root: 24 (28)
• Harry Brook: 3 (8)

Score After 19 Overs

• ENG: 129-3
• Joe Root: 22 (26)
• Harry Brook: 1 (4)

Score after 16 overs

• ENG 115-2
• Joe Root 17(19), Tom Banton 30(34)

Score after 15 overs

• ENG 109-2
• Tom Banton 30(34), Joe Root 11(13)

Score after 11 overs

ENG 89-2

Tom Banton 16(20), Joe Root 5(3)

India Seamers in Powerplay This Series:

• Within stumps: 0/21 (23 balls)
• Outside off: 3/150 (116 balls)
• Down leg: 1/11 (10 balls)

India finish at 356!

A solid batting display from India, powered by Shubman Gill’s brilliant century and Shreyas Iyer’s composed fifty. Contributions from KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya provided the late push, but England pulled things back with Adil Rashid’s four-wicket haul. The hosts will be happy with this total, but with the dew factor in play, their bowlers will have to be at their best to defend it.

Atkinson removes Harshit Rana!

A well-directed back-of-a-length delivery around off, Harshit Rana cleared his front leg and went for an expansive shot. However, he got it off the bottom half of the bat, slicing it towards extra cover. Jos Buttler moved back a few steps and took a safe catch. India lose their eighth wicket.

Score after 48 overs

IND 340-7
Harshit Rana 6(7), Washington Sundar 7(8)

Score after 47 overs
IND 334-7
Harshit Rana 1(2), Washington Sundar 6(7)

KL Rahul last four innings at #5
102(64)
39*(20)
66(107)
40(29)

Score after 46 overs
IND 326-6
Washington Sundar 5(6), KL Rahul 34(26)

Score after 45 overs

IND 315-6
Washington Sundar 3(3), KL Rahul 26(23)

Score after 44 overs

IND 308-6
Washington Sundar 1(1), KL Rahul 21(19)

Washington Sundar Joins KL Rahul in the Middle

With Axar Patel dismissed, Washington Sundar walks in to bat. India still have a solid platform, but they need a strong finish in the last few overs. KL Rahul remains key, and with Sundar capable of big hits, India will aim to push past 350.

England, on the other hand, will be looking to keep things tight and pick up quick wickets to restrict the total.

England Strike Again as Axar Departs

Joe Root gets into the wickets column as Axar Patel falls for 13 while trying to go big. Looking to loft over long-off, he couldn't get enough power, and Tom Banton took a comfortable catch near the ropes.

India now six down with KL Rahul still holding one end. Can he push India towards a 350-plus total in the remaining overs?

India Cross 300, Eye a Strong Finish

India have breached the 300-run mark with KL Rahul and Axar Patel at the crease, looking to accelerate in the final overs. With 7 overs left, they will aim to push the total well past 350.

England will be hoping to break this stand quickly, with Adil Rashid having already done most of the damage with his four-wicket haul. Can India finish with a flourish, or will England pull things back?

Adil Rashid Joins Elite List of Wrist Spinners with a Four-Fer in India

Adil Rashid's 4/64 in Ahmedabad puts him among the rare wrist spinners to take a four-wicket haul against India in India. He joins Brad Hogg (4/49, Nagpur 2007) and Adam Zampa (4/45, Chennai 2023) in this exclusive list.

A brilliant spell from Rashid has kept England in the game, but India still have the firepower to push towards a big finish.

Four-fers by wrist spinners vs India in India
4/49 Brad Hogg Nagpur 2007
4/45 Adam Zampa Chennai 2023
4/64 Adil Rashid Ahmedabad 2025

India Push Past 280, Final Flourish Needed

After 41 overs, India are 289/5, with KL Rahul looking to take charge in the death overs. Hardik Pandya played a quickfire knock of 17 off 9 before falling to Adil Rashid, who has been England's standout bowler today.

With Rahul well set and finishers yet to come, India will be aiming for a total around 350, while England will hope to pick wickets and limit the damage in the final overs.

Adil Rashid Strikes Again! India Lose Hardik Pandya

India are 283/5 after 42 overs, with KL Rahul still at the crease. Hardik Pandya played a brief but explosive cameo, scoring 17 off 9, before falling to a brilliant delivery from Adil Rashid. The leg-spinner finishes with a four-wicket haul, consistently troubling the Indian batters.

With only a few overs left, India will look to push past 350, but England will aim to restrict them to a manageable total.

India Lose Another, But 350 Still in Sight! 

After 39 overs, India are 262/4, with KL Rahul (5 off 2) and Hardik Pandya (2 off 2) at the crease.

Shreyas Iyer fell after a well-made 77 off 64, trying to up the ante. With power-hitters still to come and 11 overs left, can India push past 350 or will England pull things back? 

Wicket! Shreyas Iyer Departs 

Adil Rashid strikes! A soft dismissal as Shreyas Iyer edges one to Phil Salt. He walks back after a well-made 78 off 64 balls, hitting 8 fours and 2 sixes.

India in Control as Iyer Accelerates! 

After 37 overs, India are 246/3, with Shreyas Iyer (69 off 58) playing fluently and KL Rahul (3 off 5) settling in.

Iyer has taken charge after Gill’s dismissal, ensuring the momentum stays with India. With 13 overs to go, a total of 350+ is still on the cards if they finish strongly! Can England find a breakthrough soon? 

India Steady Despite Gill’s Departure! 

After 35 overs, India are 228/3, with Shreyas Iyer (53 off 49) holding one end and KL Rahul (1 off 2) new at the crease.

Most runs after first 50 innings in ODIs
2587 Shubman Gill
2486 Hashim Amla
2386 Imam-ul-Haq
2262 Fakhar Zaman
2247 Shai Hope

KL Rahul Walks In! 

With Shubman Gill departing after a fantastic century, KL Rahul takes center stage. The wicketkeeper-batter will look to continue India's momentum and build on the solid platform set by Gill and Iyer. England, on the other hand, will hope to capitalize on this breakthrough and pick up a few more quick wickets. Can Rahul take India past the 350-mark? 

Gill’s Fine Knock Comes to an End! 💔

Adil Rashid strikes! A beautifully tossed-up delivery that sneaks through the gap and castles Shubman Gill. A fantastic innings from the young opener comes to an end—112 off 102 balls with 14 boundaries and 3 sixes. He set the platform for a big total, but India will now need others to carry the momentum forward! 🇮🇳🔥

India in Control as Partnership Grows!

Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer continue to dominate as India reach 225-2 after 34 overs. Gill is well-set at 112*, while Iyer has just brought up his fifty off 46 balls.

With wickets in hand and a strong platform laid, India will look to accelerate in the final phase. England, on the other hand, need quick breakthroughs to stay in the game.

Fifty for Shreyas Iyer!

Shreyas Iyer brings up his second fifty of the series and his 20th in ODIs! A slightly tricky moment as he mistimed his shot, but it lands safely. The crowd erupts as he raises his bat to acknowledge the applause.

Meanwhile, the 100-run partnership between him and Shubman Gill is up, putting India in a commanding position. England desperately need a breakthrough to shift the momentum in their favor.

Hundreds at a Venue in All Three Formats

Scoring a century in all three formats at a single venue is a rare feat, achieved by only a few top-class batters. Here are the players who have accomplished this:

• Faf du Plessis – Wanderers, Johannesburg
• David Warner – Adelaide Oval
• Babar Azam – National Stadium, Karachi
• Quinton de Kock – Supersport Park, Centurion
• Shubman Gill – Motera, Ahmedabad

Shubman Gill is the latest addition to this elite list, further solidifying his reputation as one of India's finest young batters.

Drinks Break

India are looking good for 350+ here. Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer have set the perfect platform with their partnership, keeping the momentum going. With wickets in hand, they will look to accelerate further in the final 15 overs.

If the dew sets in heavily later, it could make life very difficult for the bowlers, so India will want to maximize their total. England desperately need quick breakthroughs to keep this under 330. Adil Rashid has been the most threatening bowler so far, already completing 7 overs. Now the big question—will Axar Patel be sent ahead of KL Rahul again, given Rashid’s workload?

Score after 33 overs

IND 221-2

• Shubman Gill 111*(99)
• Shreyas Iyer 49*(42)

Shubman Gill continues his fine form, bringing up yet another century in style. He has been in sublime touch, timing the ball beautifully and keeping the scoreboard ticking. At the other end, Shreyas Iyer is just one run away from his half-century, playing with confidence and intent. India is in a strong position, looking well on course for a big total!

Score After 31 Overs

IND 202-2
Shubman Gill 98(93), Shreyas Iyer 43(36)

Score After 30 Overs

IND 198-2
Shreyas Iyer 41(32), Shubman Gill 96(91)

Score After 29 Overs

IND 189-2
Shubman Gill 96(91), Shreyas Iyer 32(26)

Kohli vs Leg Spin in ODIs Since 2024

• Innings: 4
• Balls Faced: 40
• Runs Scored: 26
• Dismissals: 4

Leg spinners have troubled Kohli in recent times, posing a significant challenge.

Kohli vs Adil Rashid in ODIs

• Innings: 10
• Balls Faced: 130
• Runs Scored: 112
• Dismissals: 5
• Average: 22.40
• Strike Rate: 86.15

Adil Rashid continues to be a tricky challenge for Kohli in ODIs.

Big Wicket! Kohli Falls After a Fine Fifty 💔

Adil Rashid to Kohli, OUT! Caught by Philip Salt!

Virat Kohli’s well-constructed 52 (55) comes to an end as he edges one behind to the keeper. A flighted delivery outside off, Kohli looks to drive but gets a faint nick, and Salt makes no mistake behind the stumps.

A crucial breakthrough for England! 

🇮🇳 50+ in Each Match of a 3-ODI Bilateral Series for India 🇮🇳

A rare feat achieved by only a few Indian batters! Shubman Gill joins the elite list after his brilliant performances against England in 2025. 🔥👏

📌 The Elite List:
🏏 Kriss Srikkanth vs SL, 1982 (H)
🏏 Dilip Vengsarkar vs SL, 1985 (A)
🏏 Mohd Azharuddin vs SL, 1993 (A)
🏏 MS Dhoni vs AUS, 2019 (A)
🏏 Shreyas Iyer vs NZ, 2020 (A)
🏏 Ishan Kishan vs WI, 2023 (A)
🏏 Shubman Gill vs ENG, 2025 (H)

The future is bright! 🌟💪 

✨ Fifty for Virat Kohli! ✨

Loud cheers from the crowd as Virat Kohli brings up his 73rd ODI half-century! 👏🔥

A flighted delivery around off, and Kohli calmly pushes it to sweeper cover for a single to reach the milestone. Pure class! 💯💪 #KingKohli #INDvsENG

🏏 Score Update After 17 Overs

🇮🇳 India: 104-1

• Shubman Gill: 53*(52) 🎯
• Virat Kohli: 43*(48) 🔥

Solid partnership brewing as India builds a strong foundation! 💪⚡ #INDvsENG

🔥 Shubman Gill Punishes the Short Ball! 🔥

Adil Rashid to Shubman Gill, FOUR!
A complete misfire from Rashid! Drops it way too short, and Gill wastes no time rocking back and slapping it past cover for a boundary. Pure dominance from the young opener! 💥🏏

🇮🇳 Score Update - 3rd ODI 🇮🇳

📊 After 14 Overs:
🟢 India - 93/1
🏏 Shubman Gill - 47*(44)
🏏 Virat Kohli - 38*(38)

🔥 Solid partnership building as India continues to dominate the chase!

🏏 Score Update After 12 Overs 🏏

🇮🇳 India: 65-1
🔹 Virat Kohli - 27*(32)
🔹 Shubman Gill - 30*(38)

The duo is building a solid partnership! England need a breakthrough soon. 🔥

🏏 Score Update After 10 Overs 🏏

🇮🇳 India: 52-1
🔹 Shubman Gill - 28*(32)
🔹 Virat Kohli - 17*(26)

Gill is looking in good touch, while Kohli is settling in. England searching for a breakthrough! 🔥

🏏 Score Update After 7 Overs 🏏

🇮🇳 India: 39-1
🔹 Shubman Gill - 16*(21)
🔹 Virat Kohli - 16*(19)

Early blow with Rohit Sharma's dismissal, but Gill and Kohli are looking to steady the innings! 💪🔥