England Beat India by 27 Runs in 3rd ODI, Clinch 2-1 Series Victory Despite Rohit Sharma’s 138
England beat India by 27 runs in the third ODI in London to win the three-match series 2-1. Rohit Sharma scored 138, while Ben Duckett made 141 and Sam Curran took 4/75.
London: England defeated India by 27 runs in the third and final ODI on Sunday to seal the three-match series 2-1. Chasing a massive target after England posted 387/3, India finished at 360/7 despite a brilliant 138 from Rohit Sharma, 74 by Virat Kohli, and 77 from Shubman Gill. Sam Curran starred with the ball for England, claiming 4/75.
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England Post 387/3 in Series-Deciding ODI
Batting first, England piled up a massive 387/3 in 50 overs.
The top performers for England were:
- Ben Duckett – 141
- Jacob Bethell – 91
- Joe Root – 74 not out
- Jos Buttler – 41 not out
For India, Arshdeep Singh picked up 2 wickets for 72 runs (2/72).
Rohit Sharma’s Century Not Enough for India
In reply, India scored 360/7 in 50 overs, falling 27 runs short of the target.
India’s leading scorers were:
- Rohit Sharma – 138 off 110 balls (17 fours, 5 sixes)
- Shubman Gill – 77 off 84 balls (10 fours, 1 six)
- Virat Kohli – 74 off 60 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes)
Despite the strong batting performances, India could not complete the chase.
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Sam Curran Leads England Bowling Attack
Sam Curran was the standout bowler for England.
He returned figures of 4/75, making him the most successful bowler in the match.
Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell Set Up England’s Victory
Earlier in the match, Ben Duckett laid the foundation for England’s big total with a superb 141.
He received excellent support from Jacob Bethell, who scored 91, while Joe Root (74 not out) and Jos Buttler (41 not out) ensured England finished with a commanding score.
Brief Scores
England: 387/3 in 50 overs
- Ben Duckett – 141
- Jacob Bethell – 91
- Joe Root – 74*
- Jos Buttler – 41*
- Arshdeep Singh – 2/72
India: 360/7 in 50 overs
- Rohit Sharma – 138
- Shubman Gill – 77
- Virat Kohli – 74
- Sam Curran – 4/75
Result: England won by 27 runs and secured the three-match ODI series 2-1.
England defeated India by 27 runs in the third and final ODI in London to clinch the three-match series 2-1. England’s 387/3, powered by Ben Duckett’s 141 and Jacob Bethell’s 91, proved too much despite Rohit Sharma’s 138, Virat Kohli’s 74, and Shubman Gill’s 77. Sam Curran’s 4/75 played a decisive role in England’s series-winning victory.
