India and England are set to clash in the third and final One Day International (ODI) of the series at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 12, 2025. With the series finely poised, this match will serve as the ultimate decider between two cricketing powerhouses.
Match Details: Where & When?
- Fixture: India Vs. England, 3rd ODI
- Date: February 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Time: 1:30 PM IST (Toss at 1:00 PM IST)
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Series Recap: A Close Contest So Far
India started the series with a thrilling 4-wicket victory in the first ODI, thanks to a brilliant knock from Shubman Gill (87 runs) and a solid all-round performance. However, England bounced back in the second ODI, leveling the series 1-1 after a dominant batting display.
Now, both teams have everything to play for in the final match, making it a must-win game for both sides.
Pitch & Weather Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium offers a batting-friendly surface, but as the game progresses, spinners tend to get more assistance.
- Average First Innings Score: 270-280
- Chasing Record: Good, as dew can play a role in evening games.
- Weather Forecast: Clear skies with temperatures around 28°C-32°C. No rain is expected.
Team News & Probable XIs
- India (Probable XI):
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Shami
- Jasprit Bumrah
Key Player to Watch: Shubman Gill – He has been India’s best batsman in the series so far and will be crucial in the decider.
England (Probable XI):
- Phil Salt
- Ben Duckett
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Jos Buttler (c & wk)
- Liam Livingstone
- Sam Curran
- Adil Rashid
- Jofra Archer
- Mark Wood
- Reece Topley
Key Player to Watch: Jos Buttler – The England skipper will be looking to lead from the front with a match-winning innings.
Head-to-Head in ODIs
- Total Matches: 109
- India Wins: 59
- England Wins: 45
- No Result/Tied: 5
India holds a slight edge historically, but England has the firepower to challenge them, making this an exciting contest.
What’s at Stake?
With the series tied 1-1, this final match is a virtual final. Both teams will be looking to gain momentum ahead of future international assignments, including the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
India’s Strengths: Home advantage, world-class spinners, and an in-form Shubman Gill.
England’s Strengths: Explosive batting lineup, experience in high-pressure matches, and the return of Jofra Archer.
Prediction: India enters the match as slight favorites, but if England’s batting fires, we could be in for a thriller!
