Having already secured the three-match ODI series against England with victories in Nagpur and Cuttack, Team India is set to return to the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium for the first time since the heartbreaking 2023 ODI World Cup final.
November 19, 2023, remains a painful memory for Indian cricket fans, as Travis Head’s match-winning century guided Australia to their sixth ODI World Cup title, shattering India’s dream of lifting the trophy. That loss was the only blemish in an otherwise flawless campaign for Rohit Sharma and his men. Now, the Men in Blue return to the Ahmedabad venue to face England in the third ODI of the series.
On February 9, India put on a dominant display in Cuttack, with skipper Rohit Sharma silencing his critics with a stunning 119-run knock. Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Axar Patel contributed valuable runs, while Ravindra Jadeja continued his fine form with a three-wicket haul.
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he Narendra Modi Stadium, formerly known as Motera, will host the final ODI on February 13 (Wednesday). While India has already secured the series, they will be eager to maintain their momentum, as this match serves as their final ODI before the ICC Champions Trophy. Notably, Rohit Sharma’s team will not play any warm-up games ahead of the tournament.
India’s ODI Record in Ahmedabad:
- Matches Played: 20
- Wins: 11
- Losses: 9
- Win Percentage: 55%
