India Demolish England to Complete 3-0 Clean Sweep In ODIs

by YOUxTalks | Feb 12, 2025 | Sports

India showcased exceptional dominance against England, securing a 3-0 clean sweep in the One Day Internationals (ODIs). The series highlighted India’s superior performance across all facets of the game, leaving England with significant areas to address.

T20I Series: India Clinches 4-1 Victory

The five-match T20I series commenced on January 22, 2025, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

1st T20I: India Secures a Convincing Win

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Date: January 22, 2025
England: 132 all out in 20 overs
India: 133/3 in 12.5 overs
Result: India won by 7 wickets
Player of the Match: Varun Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy’s exceptional bowling performance restricted England to a modest total, which India chased down comfortably.

2nd T20I: India Edges Out England

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Date: January 25, 2025
Result: India won by 2 wickets

In a closely contested match, India managed to secure victory, taking a 2-0 lead in the series.

3rd T20I: England Pulls One Back

Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
Date: January 28, 2025
Result: England won by 26 runs

England showcased resilience, registering their only win in the series.

4th T20I: India Seals the Series

Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Date: January 31, 2025
Result: India won by 15 runs

India clinched the series with a game to spare, demonstrating consistent performance.

5th T20I: Abhishek Dominates the Finale

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Date: February 2, 2025
India: 247/4 in 20 overs
England: 97 all out in 13 overs
Result: India won by 150 runs

Abhishek Sharma delivered a stellar performance, scoring 135 runs off 54 balls, leading India to a massive victory.

ODI Series: India Completes a 3-0 Whitewash

Following their T20I success, India continued their dominance in the three-match ODI series.

1st ODI: India Takes the Lead

Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
Date: February 6, 2025
Result: India won by 4 wickets

India chased down England’s total of 248, securing a 1-0 lead in the series.

2nd ODI: India Clinches the Series

Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
Date: February 9, 2025
Result: India won by 4 wickets

Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant 119 off 90 balls, reaching his century in just 76 deliveries. He played a crucial role in India’s successful chase of 304.

3rd ODI: India Completes the Whitewash

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date: February 12, 2025
India: 356 all out in 50 overs
England: 214 all out in 34.2 overs
Result: India won by 142 runs
Player of the Match: Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill’s magnificent 112, alongside contributions from Virat Kohli (52) and Shreyas Iyer (78), propelled India to a massive total. England collapsed in response, with Adil Rashid’s 4-wicket haul being the only highlight for the visitors.

Key Takeaways

Batting Brilliance: India’s top-order consistently delivered, with notable performances from Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma.
Bowling Prowess: Bowlers like Varun Chakravarthy played pivotal roles in restricting England’s batting lineup.
England’s Struggles: England faced challenges in both batting and bowling departments, managing only one win across the eight matches.

India’s comprehensive performance in both series underscores their strength in white-ball cricket, while England will need to reassess and strategize ahead of future tours.