India is set to face England in the third ODI of the three-match series at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on February 12. With the series already secured at 2-0, the Men in Blue may take this opportunity to test players who haven’t featured yet, including Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, and Arshdeep Singh.
So far, India has dominated all three departments, securing both victories by four wickets. Ravindra Jadeja has been the standout bowler with six wickets, while Shubman Gill has been in fine form, scoring fifties in both matches.
With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on the horizon, starting on February 19 in Dubai, India will be eager to complete a clean sweep against England and carry winning momentum into the tournament.
India’s ODI Record at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
India has played five ODIs at the Narendra Modi Stadium and holds an impressive record at the venue:
🏏 Matches Played: 5
✅ Wins: 4
❌ Losses: 1
India’s ODI Matches at Narendra Modi Stadium
📌 🏆 February 6, 2022 – India vs. West Indies
🔹 India’s first-ever ODI at the venue saw them secure a six-wicket victory over the West Indies.
🔹 Due to COVID-19 protocols, all three ODIs of the series were played in Ahmedabad.
🔹 India dominated the second and third ODIs, winning by 44 runs and 96 runs, respectively.
📌 🏆 October 14, 2023 – India vs. Pakistan (ICC Cricket World Cup 2023)
🔹 India registered a dominant seven-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the group stage of the World Cup.
🔹 The victory extended India’s unbeaten World Cup record against Pakistan.
📌 ❌ November 19, 2023 – India vs. Australia (ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Final)
🔹 India suffered their only ODI defeat at the venue in the World Cup final against Australia.
🔹 Travis Head played a match-winning knock of 137, guiding Australia to their sixth ODI World Cup title.
Can India Extend Their Winning Record?
As India prepares to take on England, they will look to maintain their strong ODI record at Narendra Modi Stadium. With four wins in five matches, Ahmedabad has been a favorable venue for the Men in Blue.
With a 2-0 series lead, India has a golden opportunity to clean sweep England and build confidence ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Will they continue their dominance, or will England spoil the party? Fans eagerly await the showdown on February 12.
