India vs England 3rd ODI HIGHLIGHTS: Hosts win by seven runs, clinch series 2-1

India vs England 3rd ODI HIGHLIGHTS: After England's massive chase in 2nd ODI, the series is level at 1-1. Both sides will look the win the deciding third ODI to take the honours in the series

Reported By: Zee Media Bureau|Edited By: Devadyuti Das|Last Updated: Mar 28, 2021, 11:46 PM IST|Source:

Indian skipper Virat Kohli will look to ring in some crucial changes, especially in the bowling department to stop the marauding batsmen in the visiting side.
Team India's batting looks sorted with skipper Kohli in fine form while batsman KL Rahul has also found his touch with the bat, with a century in the last game.
Hosts India have won the four-match Test series 3-1 and followed it up with a 3-2 win in the five-match T20 series.

India vs England 3rd ODI HIGHLIGHTS: Virat Kohli (right) and Jos Buttler are both vying for an ODI series win with a triumph in the 3rd ODI in Pune. (Photo: BCCI)

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India vs England 3rd ODI HIGHLIGHTS: An incredible effort by Sam Curran went in vain as England lost the third and final ODI against India in Pune by seven runs. Curran, who led England's fightback right till the final ball of the contest, remained unbeaten on 99 from 53 balls but failed to take his side beyond the finish line.

With this win India clinched the three-match series 2-1 and also completed a hattrick of series wins against England, after earlier outplaying the tourists in Tests and T20Is.

Meanwhile, Shardul Thakur, Bhuvneshwar Kumar had a decent day with the ball as both the seamers combined to pick seven wickets. Meanwhile, T Natarajan, who was handed the responsiblity to defend 14 runs in the final over, also picked the important wicket of Ben Stokes.

Meanwhile, Team India will surely be a bit disappointed after wasting another good start as they ended up getting bundled out for 329 in 48.2 overs in the third and final ODI against England in Pune on Sunday.

The team were going strong at one moment and it looked like they would go on to eclipse the 350-run mark, however, a sharp catch by England skipper Jos Buttler to dismiss Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya's cheeky shot selection, which saw him lose his wicket, change the course of the game. [READ MORE]

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Here are the HIGHLIGHTS from the third and final ODI

28 March 2021

22:16 IST

It's all over!

A brilliant over by T Natarajan as just six runs come off it. However, lets take a moment to appreciate Sam Curran's effort, who remained unbeaten on 95 from 83 balls and helped England remain in the hunt until the final ball of the contest. England end the contest 322/9 after 50 overs and fall short by seven runs from winning the contest. Meanwhile with this triumph, India win the series 2-1 and also complete a hattrick of series wins against England.

22:11 IST

Mark Wood departs!

T Natarajan to bowl final over, can he defend 14 or will Sam Curran script one of England's best comebacks. Meanwhile, Mark Wood departs in the first delivery as he tries to steal double but fall short from completing his ground. However, Curran is still there in the middle.

22:06 IST

Sam Curran survives!

It's getting intense at the moment and the players are feeling the pressure as well. Two catches were dropped in Hardik Pandya's previous overs, one by Shardul Thakur, which saw Mark Wood sneak a single, and the other one by Natarajan as Curran steals two from the missed chance. Meanwhile, England now need 14 to win in final over.

21:57 IST

Can Curran do it for England?

No matter what is the outcome but this has been one fine batting display by Sam Curran. The all-rounder arrived in the middle when England were reeling at 168/6 and he has now taken them to 311/8 in 48 overs. England now need 19 more to win the contest in 2 overs.

21:46 IST

4 overs to go!

Sam Curran is still leading England's fightback and has notched up his maiden ODI half-century. England are playing at 289/8 after 46 overs.

21:27 IST

Sam Curran leads charge!

Sam Curran continues the lone battle as the young all-rounder completes his maiden ODI fifty. ENG: 270/8 (43 overs)

21:13 IST

Virat Kohli leaves everyone stunned!

Virat Kohli pulls off a one-haned stunner diving to his left as India finallu break the partnership between Adil Rashid and Sam Curran. A slower delivery by Shardul Thakur and Rashid gets forward and punches this, but unfortunate for him as Kohli at short cover dives to his left to pick up a match-defining catch. The batsman departs after scoring 19(22). ENG: 259/8 (40 overs)

20:59 IST

50-run partnership

Sam Curran and Adil Rashid add over 50 runs for the eighth wicket and also help England edge past the 250-run mark. ENG: 253/7 (37.4 overs)

20:46 IST

Adil Rashid, Sam Curran hang on in the middle!

Adil Rashid and Sam Curran are doing the right thing here by trying to deal in singles and keeping the scorecard ticking. The pair has so far added 35 runs from 27 balls as England reach 235/7 after 35 overs. They now need 95 runs in 90 balls.

20:31 IST

England go seven down!

Bhuvneshwar Kumar strikes as Moeen Ali walks back to the pavilion after scoring 29 off 25 balls. ENG: 200/7 (31 overs)

20:20 IST

England on backfoot!

The Indian bowlers have helped the hosts maintain their grip in the contest and have so far removed six England batsmen. Sam Curran and Moeen Ali are currently batting as England reach 192/6 after 29 overs.

19:35 IST

20 overs are done!

The pair of Liam Livingstone and Dawid Malan add 37 runs in 29 balls, as England reach 132/4 after 20 overs. Malan is batting at 36, while his partner Livingstone is playing on 22.

19:06 IST

Thakur strikes!

Just when Jos Buttler and Dawid Malan were trying to bring the England's chase back on track, Shardul Thakur inflicts a blow on the visitors. The Indian seamer traps Buttler LBW on 15(18). ENG: 95/4 (15.1 overs)

18:52 IST

T Natarajan removes Ben Stokes!

T Natarajan picks his first wicket of the match as he removes Ben Stokes on 35 (39) in the 11th over. After his dismissal, Jos Buttler joins Dawid Malan in the middle and the pair has so far added 8 runs from 9 balls. ENG: 76/3 (12 overs)

18:15 IST

Brilliant start by India!

Bhuvneshwar Kumar provides India with one of the best starts as he dismisses Jason Roy and previous match centurion Jonny Bairstow inside three overs. Ben Stokes and Dawid Malan are present at the crease. ENG: 38/2 (5 overs)

17:17 IST

India all-out for 329!

Reece Topley gets the final Indian wicket in the form of Bhuvneshwar Kumar as Sam Curran takes a good running catch. The batsman departs for 0 as India manage 329 in 48.2 overs.

17:11 IST

England bounce back!

Mark Wood provides visitors with breakthroughs in quick succession as England bounce back in the contest. This time the pacer gets the big wicket of Krunal Pandya, who mistimes his shot while going for a lofted drive. He departs after scoring 25 from 34 balls. Meanwhile, Wood strikes again in the final delivery of the over and this time it is Prasidh Krishna. IND: 329/9 (48 overs)

17:04 IST

Mark Wood strikes!

Just when things looked in control, Mark Wood provides the visitors with a crucial breakthrough in the form of Shardul Thakur. The tailender departs after playing a quickfire 21-ball 30. Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are batting in the middle and fours overs still remain in the Indian innings. IND: 321/7 (46 overs)

16:56 IST

Shardul Thakur - India's new SIX machine!

Shardul Thakur is taking things in his own hands as the seamer is playing shots at ease. The batsman is currently playing on29 from 18 balls and has already smashed three sixes. IND: 318/6 (45 overs)

16:41 IST

Krunal, Shardul take charge!

Krunal Pandya and Shardul Thakur are maintaining a cautious approach after hosts lost both settled batsman Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya in quick succession. IND: 289/6 (41.4 overs)

16:29 IST

Hardik Pandya down!

Ben Stokes gets the big wicket of Hardik Pandya, as the batsman shuffles around his crease but fails to get in line with the ball. Fails to make any connection as the ball kisses the top of leg stump. He departs after scoring 64 (44). IND: 276/6 (39 overs)

16:11 IST

India gets past 250!

The pair of Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya stitch over 100 runs for the fifth wicket as India edge past the 250-run mark inside 36 overs. Meanwhile, Sam Curran breaks the partnership in the final ball of the over as Pant is caught behind at 78 from 62 balls. IND: 256/5 (36 overs)

15:47 IST

FIFTY for RISHABH PANT!

Rishabh Pant brings up yet another half-century and this time he gets here in with a six over the mid-wicket fence. The wicketkeeper batsman has so far scored three fours and the same number of sixes as he brings up his 50 in just 44 deliveries. IND: 216/4 (31 overs)

15:33 IST

Brilliant over for the hosts!

Hardik Pandya smashes Moeen Ali for three SIXES in his previous over. 20 runs come from it as India race to 190/4 after 28 overs.

15:23 IST

KL Rahul departs!

Liam Livingstone bags his maiden ODI wicket as he sends KL Rahul packing on 7 off 18 balls. IND: 157/4 (24.2 overs)

15:13 IST

India breach 150-run mark!

The onus is now on the young hands of Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul and so far the pair has been doing the job fine. They have added 32 runs together from 35 balls as India edge past the 150-run mark. IND: 153/2 (23.3 overs)

14:55 IST

India skipper Virat Kohli departs

BOWLED! India lose their third wicket in quick succession as Mooen Ali castles Virat Kohli with a floaty off-break which spun back in from outside off. Kohli b Moeen Ali 7(10) [4s-1], IND 121/3 after 18 overs

14:47 IST

Rashid strikes again

Adil Rashid strikes once again to remove well-set batsman Shikhar Dhawan. Simple caught and bowl to give England their second breakthrough. Dhawan c and b Adil Rashid 67(56) [4s-10]

14:35 IST

India lose Rohit Sharma

BOWLED! Adil Rashid strikes in his second over to remove Rohit Sharma and breaks the 103-run stand between him and Dhawan for the opening wicket. Rohit b Adil Rashid 37(37) [4s-6]

14:21 IST

Fifty for Dhawan

India opener Shikhar Dhawan hits fifty off just 44 balls to put India in the driver's seat. It's his 32nd half-century in ODI cricket.

14:04 IST

India off to solid start

Rohit Sharma (24*) and Shikhar Dhawan (38*) have provided a solid start to India as the hosts are 65/0 after 10 overs.

13:08 IST

India and England make one change each

T Natarajan comes in place of Kuldeep Yadav in India's playing XI, while Mark Wood comes in for Sam Curran in England's squad.

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Shardul Thakur, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Prasidh Krishna, T Natarajan

England (Playing XI): Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Dawid Malan, Jos Buttler(w/c), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Mark Wood

12:55 IST

England opt to bowl first

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has lost the toss once again as England have opted to bowl first in the series decider.