Update
England openers Ben Duckett and Phil Salt have once again provided a very good start for the visiting nation. England have scored 48 runs in the first 5 overs. Their attacking display has been consistent throughout the series.
Shubman Gill finally managed to convert his half-century into a ton as Team India set a mammoth 357 to win for England in the third and final ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer also chipped in with brisk half-centuries to set up a stiff run-chase for the visitors. As for England, Adil Rashid was outstanding as he took figures of 10-0-64-4.
India have been bowled out by Engaland, but have managed to score a competitive score of 356 in their allotted 50 overs in the third ODI in Ahmedabad. Indian opener Shubman Gill scored a magnificent century and Shreyas Iyer smashed a quickfire fifty. Adil Rashid was the pick of England bowlers with figures of 10-0-64-4.
India has crossed the 300 run mark against England. With Shubman Gill's century and Shreyas Iyer's quick fire 78, India are in a cruising position. At the end of 43 overs India are on 302-5.
Shreyas Iyer was looking in fine touch and was smashing boundaries for fun. But the right hander got caught behind from the bowling of Adil Rashid. India are now reduced for 266-4 at the end of 39 overs.
Shubman Gill has scored century against England and had played an amazing knock of 112. The Indian opener smashed 14 boundaries and 3 sixes in his innings. The opener got bowled by a full delivery while trying to sweep Adil Rashid. Iyer and KL Rahul are keeping the runs flowing and India are now 246-3 at the end of 37 overs.
India are looking to post a mammoth total after a superb start from Shubman Gill. The Indian opener is playing a phenomenal innings and is currently on 87. Both Gill and Iyer have taken India's score to 171-2 at the end of 26 overs.
Virat Kohli has gone for 52 runs, after he got caught behind at the bowling of Adil Rashid. India are now 122-2 with Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer in the middle.
Jubilation as @ShubmanGill gets to a fine CENTURY!
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Keep at it, young man
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Indian opener Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli have both brought up there half centuries for India. India are taking on the English bowlers and are looking to post a massive score.
After the end of 15 overs, India are looking in a commanding position after the loss of Rohit Sharma. Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill took India's total past the 90 run mark and are forming a crucial partnership for the Indian side.
After losing Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and VIrat Kohli have steady the ship for India and taken the team's total past the 50 run mark. Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill looks settled but can they convert the start into big score.
Five overs have gone and India have already lost a wicket in powerplay. Rohit Sharma who scored century in the last match was dismissed by Mark Wood with an unplayable delivery. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli have now steadied the ship.
A look at our Playing XI for the game.
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Three changes for #TeamIndia.
Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh come into the Playing XI.
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Team news from Ahmedabad
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Jamie Overton makes way
Tom Banton comes straight in
Joe Root drops down to bat four
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Toss
England skipper Jos Buttler has won the toss and decided to Bowl firs
Preview
With the much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy just around the corner, India finds itself in a dominant position in their final ODI series before the big event. What was meant to be a preparatory series against England has turned into a one-sided affair. After a comfortable win in Nagpur, where they barely broke a sweat, India cruised to victory in Cuttack, thanks to Rohit Sharma’s sublime century.
Heading into the final ODI, India has more positives than concerns, but that doesn’t mean everything is perfect. Fine-tuning is always crucial before a major tournament. Meanwhile, England has struggled. Their top order has shown flashes of promise, only to collapse under pressure. Ben Duckett and his team may not be overly worried about a 3-0 whitewash, as their ultimate focus remains on lifting the Champions Trophy.