India aims for a dominant 3-0 ODI series sweep against England, following their 4-1 T20I triumph. As hosts, India has won 12 of their last 13 ODIs, while England struggles with three consecutive losses. With India securing four straight ODI wins over England, they are favorites to win again!
Tournament: England Tour of India, 2025
Format: ODI
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Toss Prediction: To Bowl
India’s Dominance in the Series
Having already clinched the series 2-0, India looks to fine-tune preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy. England, in contrast, has suffered six defeats in seven matches on this tour. Ahmedabad remains a fortress for India, making another home victory likely.
Key Players to Watch
- India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja have been in top form.
- England: Ben Duckett and Joe Root have performed well but need more support.
India’s Predicted XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy
England’s Last Chance to Avoid a Whitewash
Coach Brendon McCullum hopes for a stronger show from England, with Jofra Archer back and Jamie Smith fully fit. Despite some batting positives, their bowling unit must contain India’s explosive lineup.
England’s Predicted XI: Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer
Weather & Pitch Report
Clear skies with temperatures rising from 28°C to 32°C. The Ahmedabad pitch favors batting, with scores of 350+ expected.
Toss Prediction
Chasing has been more successful in this series, making bowling first the preferred choice.
Match Prediction
India has displayed superior depth and all-round dominance. Expect them to complete a 3-0 whitewash against a struggling England side.