India's Performance in ODIs since World Cup 2023 Final Heartbreak to Australia A Year Ago

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Exactly a year ago, India faced heartbreak in the ODI World Cup 2023 final, losing to Australia in front of a packed home crowd. The defeat left fans devastated but there was little time to dwell as the focus shifted to the T20 World Cup. India responded emphatically, clinching the T20 crown in the USA and West Indies.

With the shorter format taking prominence, India largely avoided the ODI formats in a packed calendar that also saw the IPL. Key players were rested for the ODI series in South Africa immediately after the World Cup as India fielded a young squad.

India still fared well in the series while the focus returning to the ODIs as ICC Champions Trophy in February next year nears. This saw the return of big names for the ODI series against Sri Lanka in August. Now India haev a clear path ahead: refining their ODI squad through upcoming bilateral series against Sri Lanka and England.

Below is a detailed account of India's ODI results since the World Cup final, along with their upcoming schedule.

Completed Matches

• 1st ODI – Johannesburg (17 Dec 2023)
  South Africa: 116
  India: 117/2 (16.4 overs)
  Result: India won by 8 wickets (with 200 balls remaining).
• 2nd ODI – Gqeberha (19 Dec 2023)
  India: 211
  South Africa: 215/2 (42.3 overs)
  Result: South Africa won by 8 wickets (with 45 balls remaining).
• 3rd ODI – Paarl (21 Dec 2023)
  India: 296/8
  South Africa: 218 (45.5 overs)
  Result: India won by 78 runs.
• 1st ODI – Colombo (RPS) (2 Aug 2024)
  Sri Lanka: 230/8
  India: 230 (47.5 overs)
  Result: Match tied.
• 2nd ODI – Colombo (RPS) (4 Aug 2024)
  Sri Lanka: 240/9
  India: 208 (42.2 overs)
  Result: Sri Lanka won by 32 runs.
• 3rd ODI – Colombo (RPS) (7 Aug 2024)
  Sri Lanka: 248/7
  India: 138 (26.1 overs)
  Result: Sri Lanka won by 110 runs.

Matches Summary

• Total Matches Played: 6
• Wins: 3
• Losses: 2
• Ties: 1

Upcoming Matches

• 1st ODI – Nagpur (6 Feb 2025)
  India vs England
  1:30 PM IST | 8:00 AM GMT
  Match yet to begin.
• 2nd ODI – Cuttack (9 Feb 2025)
  India vs England
  1:30 PM IST | 8:00 AM GMT
  Match yet to begin.
• 3rd ODI – Ahmedabad (12 Feb 2025)
  India vs England
  1:30 PM IST | 8:00 AM GMT
  Match yet to begin.

ICC Champions Trophy (Tentative Schedule)

• Group Stage Matches Begin: 19 February 2025
  Venue: Pakistan
  Details: Exact fixtures to be announced.