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India Completes ODI Sweep Over England as Champions Trophy Looms

England faces mounting challenges in white-ball cricket after a 3-0 series defeat to India, raising questions about their readiness for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

Cricket - Second One Day International - India v England - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - February 12, 2025 India's Shubman Gill celebrates after reaching his century REUTERS/Amit Dave
Cricket - Fifth One Day International - England v Australia - Bristol County Ground, Bristol, Britain - September 29, 2024 Australia's Marnus Labuschagne celebrates with teammates after taking a catch to dismiss England's Phil Salt off the bowling of Australia's Aaron Hardie Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo
Cricket - Second One Day International - India v England - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - February 12, 2025 India's Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh celebrate after the match REUTERS/Amit Dave
Cricket - Second One Day International - India v England - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - February 12, 2025 England's Adil Rashid is bowled out by India's Hardik Pandya REUTERS/Amit Dave

Overview

  • India dominated the ODI series against England, winning all three matches, with standout performances from Shubman Gill, including a century in the final game in Ahmedabad.
  • England's struggles in 50-over cricket continue, with seven defeats in their last eight games and a lack of depth and form heading into the Champions Trophy.
  • Adil Rashid was a rare bright spot for England, taking four wickets in the final ODI, but the team’s batting lineup failed to capitalize on strong starts by the openers.
  • Ben Duckett sustained a groin injury during the final match, adding to England's fitness concerns as they prepare for the ICC tournament in Pakistan and Dubai.
  • India's comprehensive performance highlighted their depth and adaptability, even in the absence of key players like Jasprit Bumrah, positioning them as strong contenders for the Champions Trophy.