India vs England, 3rd ODI 2025 Match Preview : With a dominant 2-0 lead, India aims for a clean sweep against England as the stage is set for an electrifying clash at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Rohit Sharma’s Stellar Knock Propels India to Series Victory
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma delivered a masterclass in batting, scoring a vintage 90-ball 119-run knock with 12 fours and 7 sixes. His performance steered India to a comfortable 4-wicket victory in a 300-plus run chase, sealing the series with one match to go. With the ODI series already in the bag, India is likely to make significant changes in the playing XI, giving benched players an opportunity.
As the final match approaches, here’s everything you need to know, including the schedule, venue, live-streaming details, head-to-head stats, probable playing XI, weather forecast, pitch conditions, and winner predictions.
IND vs ENG 3rd ODI 2025: Match Overview
- Series: England Tour of India 2025 (ODI Series – 3 Matches)
- Match Number: ODI no. 4833
- Match: 3rd ODI of the Series
- Date & Day: February 12 (Wednesday)
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Seating Capacity: 1,32,000
- Format: 50 Overs Per Inning
Match Timings (IST)
- Toss: 1:00 PM
- First Innings: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Innings Break: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Second Innings: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
| Live Streaming | TV Channels | Viewers Location |
|---|---|---|
| Disney+ Hotstar (App & Website) | Star Sports Network | India |
| Discovery+ App | TNT Sports Network | UK |
| Fox Cricket | – | Australia |
| SuperSport Action | – | South Africa |
| SkySport | – | New Zealand |
| Tapmad | – | Pakistan |
| Willow TV | – | USA |
| Astro Cricket | – | Malaysia |
Head-to-Head Stats: India vs England in ODIs
- Total Matches Played: 109
- India Wins: 60 (Home: 36, Away: 18, Neutral: 6)
- England Wins: 44 (Home: 23, Away: 17, Neutral: 4)
- No Result: 3
- Tied Matches: 2
Weather Forecast for India vs England 3rd ODI 2025
| Temperature | Humidity | Dew Point | Cloud Cover | Rainfall |
| 15°C – 30°C | 32% | 6°C | 0% | 0% |
Pitch Conditions at Narendra Modi Stadium
- Daytime: Pacers might struggle due to minimal seam movement; spinners will benefit from the dry surface.
- Evening: The pitch eases for batting with the dew factor making stroke play easier. Fast bowlers can expect some bounce under the lights.
ODI Stats at Narendra Modi Stadium:
- Total ODIs Played: 36
- Matches Won Batting First: 19
- Matches Won Chasing: 17
- Average 1st Innings Score: 237
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 208
- Highest Total: South Africa 365/2 vs India (2010)
- Lowest Total: Zimbabwe 85 all-out vs West Indies (2006)
Toss Prediction: The toss-winning captain may prefer to bowl first to exploit the dew factor and ease of chasing. However, Rohit Sharma might opt to bat first to test India’s performance under pressure before the Champions Trophy 2025.
Predicted Playing XI for India vs England 3rd ODI 2025
India’s Expected Playing XI:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain) – Batsman
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – Batsman
- Virat Kohli – Batsman
- Rishabh Pant – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
- Hardik Pandya – Batsman
- Washington Sundar – Spin-Bowling All-rounder
- Axar Patel – Spin-Bowling All-rounder
- Ravindra Jadeja – Spin-Bowling All-rounder
- Kuldeep Yadav – Bowler
- Harshit Rana – Bowler
- Arshdeep Singh – Bowler
England’s Expected Playing XI:
- Phil Salt – Wicketkeeper-Batsman
- Ben Duckett – Batsman
- Joe Root – Batsman
- Harry Brook – Batsman
- Jos Buttler (Captain) – Batsman
- Jamie Smith – Batsman
- Jacob Bethell – Spin-Bowling All-rounder
- Brydon Carse – Bowler
- Jofra Archer – Bowler
- Adil Rashid – Bowler
- Mark Wood – Bowler
Prediction: Who Will Win the 3rd ODI?
With India’s dominant form and superior head-to-head record, they are favorites to secure a 3-0 whitewash. Having previously whitewashed England in the 2011 home series, India has a golden opportunity to replicate the feat under Rohit Sharma’s leadership. However, Jos Buttler’s men will be eager to prevent a humiliating series sweep and restore some pride.
With just days left for the Champions Trophy 2025, both teams will aim to conclude the series on a high note.
Stay tuned for live match updates, expert analysis, and post-match highlights.