The final ODI between India and England is set to take place at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on February 12, 2024. With the series already sealed 2-0 in India’s favor, England will be desperate to avoid a whitewash, while India will look to continue their winning momentum ahead of the Champions Trophy.
England’s batting struggles against spin and middle-order collapses have been the key concerns, while India’s top order and spinners have been in top form. With just one more match left before the ICC event, both teams will be eager to fine-tune their preparations.
Match Details
- Date & Time: Tuesday, February 12, 2024, at 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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Pitch & Conditions
The Ahmedabad pitch is expected to be bowler-friendly, with an average first-innings score of 240.
- Big square boundaries will make power-hitting difficult.
- Dew could play a role, as five of the last eight ODIs here have been won by chasing teams.
- Spinners are likely to get assistance in the first innings, while pacers could exploit swing under lights.
Team Previews
India (Leading Series 2-0, Eyeing a Whitewash)
India have been dominant in this series, with Rohit Sharma’s century in Cuttack proving a timely boost. The top order has performed well, while the bowlers have been clinical.
With Jasprit Bumrah officially ruled out, Harshit Rana or Arshdeep Singh might get another game. There’s also a chance of Rishabh Pant making his return.
Probable XI:
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul/Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh/Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Shami
England (Trailing 0-2, Seeking Redemption)
Despite explosive starts, England have struggled in the middle overs against India’s spinners. Joe Root’s half-century in Cuttack was a positive sign, but they need a complete performance to turn things around.
Expect Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse to return, while Tom Banton might also get a chance to strengthen the batting lineup.
Probable XI:
Philip Salt (WK), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Tom Banton/Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson/Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood/Jofra Archer
Key Stats & Records
- Arshdeep Singh is India’s leading wicket-taker in ODIs post-World Cup 2023 with 12 wickets in 5 matches.
- Liam Livingstone has a strike rate of 190.16 in the death overs (41-50) in ODIs in 2024.
- Rohit Sharma averages 50.57 in Ahmedabad, with 354 runs in 7 innings.
- Joe Root now holds the record for the most 50+ scores in ODIs for England (56), surpassing Eoin Morgan.
What’s at Stake?
- India: A 3-0 series sweep would boost confidence ahead of the Champions Trophy and further cement their dominance in ODIs.
- England: A win in the final ODI would help salvage pride and build momentum after a disappointing white-ball series in India.
Conclusion
As India aims to complete a clean sweep, England will need to step up their game and put up a fight to avoid another series defeat in India. With both teams making final adjustments before the Champions Trophy, this game promises to be a thrilling contest.
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Will India continue their dominance, or can England turn things around in the final ODI? Stay tuned for an exciting finish!