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India vs England series - (Source: AFP)
On Sunday, July 19, India and England will lock horns for the 3rd and final ODI of the UK tour. The series is levelled at 1-1, and the trophy is up for grabs. India started the series on a high, but the hosts bounced back in Cardiff to make things even.
Shubman Gill is eyeing his first series win as an ODI captain overseas. Meanwhile, Harry Brook’s focus is on ending England’s winless streak against India in the fifty-over format. The fans are curious about England’s ODI history against India.
Hence, this article will shed light on when England last beat India in ODI bilateral series.
Reliving England’s Last ODI Series Win Over India
For the unversed, England’s last ODI series win over India came in 2018 when the Men in Blue travelled to the UK. It was also a three-match series, where the Three Lions beat India 2-1 in a three-match series.
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In the past 8 years, India and England have played three series, and India have won all the bilateral series since then, It is the fourth bilateral series between the two nations and India have a chance to win their fourth series on the trot.
India-England Bilateral Series Results Since 2018
- England in India, 2020-21 (India 2-1)
- India in England, 2022 (India 2-1)
- England in India, 2024 (India 3-0)
What Happened During the India-England Series in 2018?
Under the leadership of Virat Kohli, India suffered a 2-1 defeat against England. Similar to the ongoing series, the Men in Blue got off to a brilliant start and registered a win in the opening match.
In the 1st ODI, England, batting first, tumbled for just 268 runs. In reply, India chased down the target and won the match by 8 wickets. Kuldeep Yadav took a six-wicket haul, and Rohit Sharma slammed an unbeaten century.
In the 2nd match, England rectified the mistake, and they put 322 runs on the board. Joe Root slammed an unbeaten century, and India, in reply, tumbled for just 236 runs on the board, helping England level the series.
In the series decider, India batted first for the first time. The then Virat Kohli-led side tumbled for 256 runs on the board. In reply, England chased the target with 8 wickets in hand. Eventually, Joe Root won the Player of the Series for scoring 216 runs.
India Eyeing History At Lord's
Talking about the upcoming ODI, India have the chance to script history and win four straight ODI series against the Three Lions. Notably, India last won four series against England on a trot from 2011 to 2017, a feat they can equal on Sunday.
Also, as mentioned above, Shubman Gill can become one of the youngest India captains to win an ODI series overseas.
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