Ind vs Eng 3rd ODI - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. England won the toss and elected to bat first in the 3rd ODI against India.
- 2. England put up a strong total of 322/7 in their 50 overs, with Jonny Bairstow scoring a magnificent century (112 off 126 balls).
- 3. India's bowlers struggled to contain the English batsmen, with Shardul Thakur being the pick of the bowlers, taking 4 wickets for 67 runs.
- 4. In reply, India got off to a shaky start, losing both their openers early in the innings.
- 5. Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya then steadied the ship with a brilliant partnership, with Pant scoring a quickfire 78 off just 62 balls.
- 6. However, India lost wickets at regular intervals, and were eventually bowled out for 236 in 50 overs, falling short of the target by 86 runs.
- 7. England's bowlers put in a disciplined performance, with Mark Wood picking up 3 wickets for 34 runs in his 10 overs.
- 8. With this win, England clinched the ODI series 2-1, after India had won the first match and England had won the second.
- 9. Jonny Bairstow was awarded the Player of the Match for his brilliant century, while Ben Stokes was named the Player of the Series for his consistent performances with both bat and ball.
- 10. The focus now shifts to the upcoming T20I series between the two teams, with the first match scheduled to be played on March 12th.