India vs England 3rd ODI: IND vs ENG Pitch and Weather Forecast - Narendra Modi Stadium Report

IND vs ENG : India lock horns with England in the third and final ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Having already secured the series with a 2-0 lead, India will be aiming for a clean sweep, while England will look to bounce back and gain some momentum ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy.

In the second ODI, the visitors opted to bat first and put up a strong total of 304 runs. Openers Ben Duckett and Phil Salt provided a solid start, while Joe Root played a composed innings, scoring a half-century.

Liam Livingstone added the finishing touches with a quick-fire knock, ensuring England reached a competitive total.

The Men in Blue's chase was dominated by captain Rohit Sharma, who returned to form with a magnificent 32nd ODI century. Shubman Gill supported him well with a half-century, putting India in a comfortable position. Although a few quick wickets brought some tension, Shreyas Iyer's crucial 47 and Axar Patel's steady finish guided India to a well-earned series victory.

IND vs ENG 3rd ODI: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch here has traditionally been considered slow and favorable for spinners. However, along with the name change, the nature of the pitch has also evolved. In recent matches, this venue has witnessed high-scoring games. During the IPL, the pitch has produced plenty of runs, and if it happens again, it wouldn't be surprising. Both teams have explosive batters in their lineup.

IND vs ENG 3rd ODI : Weather Report

According to AccuWeather, there is no chance of rain in Ahmedabad on February 12. The weather in Ahmedabad has started to get warmer, and on the match day, the maximum temperature is expected to be 31 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may drop to 15 degrees Celsius. The humidity is estimated to be around 38%, while the wind is expected to blow at a speed of 13 kilometers per hour.

IND vs ENG 3rd ODI : Full Squad

India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy.

England: Jos Buttler (Captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt (Wicketkeeper), and Mark Wood.