In the third ODI, which took place on February 12 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Team India defeated England by a well-earned 142 runs. The hosts thus finished a (3-0) series thrashing. The Indian coaching staff and dressing room named Shreyas Iyer the most influential player of the ODI series after the victory.
Iyer was notable for his heartfelt 59 runs off 36 balls in the first ODI. In the second and third ODIs, he knocked in 44 and 78 runs, respectively. He also made it difficult for the English batters to score runs fast when he was on the field, playing a variety of positions and energizing the field. He became one of the main arguments for India to win the series on their own as a result. Similarly, T Dilip, the fielding coach, identified the series’ top fielder.
“It’s not just the catches we look in but the amount of efforts you put on the boundary line, save those crucial runs and get those run outs, cutting those angles in the field, getting around 20 balls out there and getting an important run-out in that first game, getting a blazing 75 for no loss, Shreyas Iyer,” Dilip said in his post-match address to the dressing room.
During the winner’s announcement, he asked Shubman Gill to do the honors and give Iyer the winning medal. In addition, Harshit Rana was one of the other participants for the prize since he shown his dedication despite being a quick bowler by saving over 10 runs. having quick bowling. Additionally, Gill was a contender who spent his second game operating in the mid-off area and making crucial catches.
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In the ODI series, senior hitters discovered their batting rhythm.
In relation to the series, fielding attempts are only one part of the story. In the last ODI, Shubhman Gill lead India’s batting lineup with an incredible 112 runs off 102 balls. Interestingly, this was his second century in the series. In the second ODI, the true highlight of the series, captain Rohit Sharma also snapped his century drought with a stylish 119 runs off 90 balls.
The internet went crazy after Shreyas Iyer’s 78-run knock and Virat Kohli’s much anticipated 52. In terms of bowling, England’s batting order was completely destroyed by pacer Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and the spin unit of Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel.