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India vs England 3rd ODI highlights: Rishabh Pant century powers India to ODI series win vs England
That is it from this game then! India not only won the T20I series but also the ODI series. The spoils were shared in the Test series. Overall, it has been a tour to remember for the Indians who will now head to Windies. England on the other hand, will be playing an ODI series against South Africa. We hope you enjoyed our company. Until next time, goodbye!
Rohit Sharma is joined by his team-mates to lift the trophy. A good gesture by the skipper, as it is Arshdeep Singh who lifts the trophy. The Indian celebrations have began.
Rohit Sharma, the victorious skipper, is in for a chat. He says that he is very pleased with his side. They aimed to achieve something in white-ball cricket and is really happy about the same. Further adds, he remembers they lost here last time but finally to come and achieve an ODI series win is a commendable effort from the side. Says Pant and Pandya played clinical shots and that did the work for them. Praises Chahal for making a strong comeback in the shortest format after being left out of the T20 World Cup last time around. Adds he always backs the lads because all of them are experienced. Further says, he is very lucky to have the depth at his disposal. The number of games played these days it is a necessity to keep your bench strong.
Jos Buttler, the captain of England says they were short but their bowlers started excellently. Adds he is not concerned about the result, the side has not batted well in longer formats and that's what they will focus on. Mentions Topley has been great throughout the series and is really happy with his growth. Says whenever you give a second chance to a great player it will surely be an expensive mistake. Mentions, Adil Rashid will be very crucial ahead of the West Indies series.
HARDIK PANDYA, WINS THE PLAYER OF THE SERIES AWARD, for his consistentcy throughout the white-ball series. He starts by saying white-ball cricket has a special place in his heart and is glad to excel in this series. Adds it was very important for him to stop the run flow. They were cruising at one point, and it was important to control the game. Adds he likes to bowl the short ones and is happy to take on the challenges throughout. Says he is shameless as a bowler, adds he does not care how much he goes for. Ends by praising the effort of Pant with the blade.
Very pleased. Came here, wanted to achieve something as a group in white ball. We were here last time and were beaten, I remember that. Not an easy place to come and win games. It was a good pitch, but we do understand it's not going to be easy if we lose wickets upfront. Positive side of it, these guys haven't batted much in the middle overs. Today we got to see that with Hardik and Rishabh. At no point we felt they were panicking. They backed themselves and played cricketing shots. He's a critical member for us (Chahal). Has got so much experience bowling in all formats. Pretty pleased with how he's come back after the WC. Hardik as well. One side boundary was long, he kept bowling the bouncers and got rewards for it. Not really (Worried about top-order?). To be honest, the wicket didn't have much. We played some not so good shots. Still back those guys to come out good.
Rohit Sharma, India captain
I thought we were short. Needed a good start which we got actually (with the ball). Throughout the whole summer so far we haven't batted our best. He's been brilliant (Topley). Delighted to see him doing so well. It's been a tough schedule. Will probably have to look after him (Topley bowling 7 overs). Half-chance with Pandya as well, along with the stumping. If we took our chances, with India's tail, could've got hold of the game.
Jos Buttler, England captain
White ball is something close to me. We all know such a good team England is. For us as a team it was important for us to come here, set out the plans what we'll bowl. Important for me to stop the runs, bowl as many dot balls. They were cruising at one point. I love short balls. Don't fancy people taking me on. Gets me into the game. Don't mind getting hit for six sixes also if I can get a wicket. That's his game as well, he takes his chances. I always feel I'm shameless as a bowler. Don't care how far I get hit. We all know what talent he has. Finally today he was playing the situation. The partnership changed the game for us. The way he finished the game was also special.
Pandya, Player of the Series
Hopefully I remember (this knock) for the rest of my life. I was focusing on one ball at a time when I was batting. When your team is under pressure and you bat like that .. something I aspire to do. I always enjoy playing in England, at the same time enjoy the atmosphere and the situation. The more you play the more experience you gain. Nothing to take away from the bowlers, it was a good wicket to bat on and the bowlers did a commendable job to restrict them, they were brilliant not only today but for the entire series.
Rishabh Pant, Player of the Match
Rishabh Pant WINS THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARD for his maiden ODI ton, who also led his side over the victory line. He starts by saying hopefully he is remembered at Old Trafford for a long time. Says he focused on taking it one ball at a time. Mentions it is always a great feeling to get your side out of trouble. Further adds he focuses on playing as much cricket as he can and gain a lot of experience. Mentions, the bowlers were on the money through the series and hopefully, they remain the same throughout the year.
An amazing innings full of maturity & great game awareness from @RishabhPant17 . Still young in his international c… https://t.co/kSWVTciVC8
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) 1658078592000
India defeated England by five wickets in the final ODI to clinch the three-match series 2-1 on Sunday. Sent into bat, skipper Jos Buttler top-scored with 60 while opener Jason Roy made 41, as England were bowled out for 259. For India, Hardik Pandya was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 4/24, while Yuzvendra Chahal took three wickets for 60. Chasing 260, Rishabh Pant struck an unbeaten 125 while Pandya made 71, as India overhauled the target in 42.1 overs. Reece Topley again shone bright with the ball, returning with impressive figures of 3/35.
