India vs England 3rd ODI: Date, Time, Live Streaming, Weather, Pitch Report, and Playing XI Predictions

India, led by Rohit Sharma, will face England, captained by Jos Buttler, in the final ODI of their three-match series at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India has already secured an unassailable 2-0 lead after winning both the first two ODIs by identical four-wicket margins. This final match offers both teams an opportunity to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the Champions Trophy. While India looks to get Virat Kohli back in form, England will be hoping to resolve their batting inconsistencies.

MATCH DETAILS:

• - Date: February 12, 2025
• - Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• - Time: 1:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time)

INDIA'S KEY PLAYER: VIRAT KOHLI

Virat Kohli will be a focal point in this match as he is just 89 runs short of becoming only the third batter in history to amass 14,000 runs in One-Day Internationals. Kohli has shown glimpses of his vintage form but has not yet managed a substantial innings. This could be his opportunity to dominate and further cement his legacy.

ENGLAND'S KEY PLAYER: JOS BUTTLER

England’s captain, Jos Buttler, will need to lead from the front, especially given the struggles England's batting unit has faced in this series. Buttler has remained positive, but the team has faced repeated collapses, which need to be addressed in this final ODI.

SQUADS

- INDIA SQUAD:

  Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja

- ENGLAND SQUAD:

  Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton, Jos Buttler (c), Jamie Smith, Philip Salt (wk), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Mark Wood

HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD (ODIs):

• - Total Matches Played: 109
• - India Wins: 60
• - England Wins: 44

PITCH REPORT:

The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is typically balanced, offering assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. Early on, fast bowlers can expect some bounce and carry, while the surface tends to settle and become more conducive to batting as the game progresses. Spinners are expected to play a key role in the middle overs. A competitive total in the first innings is likely to be around 270+.

WEATHER FORECAST:

The weather in Ahmedabad for the match is expected to be clear, with no rain interruptions.

• - Maximum Temperature: 31°C
• - Minimum Temperature: 15°C
• - Humidity: 38%
• These conditions should ensure a full and uninterrupted game.

LIVE STREAMING AND BROADCAST:

• - Broadcast Channel:Star Sports Network
• - Live Streaming Platform:Disney+ Hotstar

Fans can catch the live action from the comfort of their homes via Star Sports or stream it on Disney+ Hotstar.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

The third ODI promises to be a thrilling encounter, with India aiming to complete a 3-0 series sweep, while England looks to salvage some pride and improve their performances before the upcoming Champions Trophy. With key players like Virat Kohli and Jos Buttler in focus, all eyes will be on Ahmedabad for an exciting finish to this series.