As India gears up for another ODI battle against England, we look back at five unforgettable knocks that left a mark on this historic rivalry
Following a commanding 4-1 T20I series victory, India shifts to the 50-over format, hosting England in a three-match ODI series starting on February 6 in Nagpur. This encounter is crucial for both sides as they prepare for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy later this month.
The first match of the India vs England ODI series will be played on February 6, 2025, at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The match will start at 1:30 PM IST.
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India and England have faced each other in 107 ODIs, with India winning 58 and England 44. There have been three no-results and two ties. As we embark on this new chapter, let us reflect on five of the finest innings played by Indian batters against England in ODIs.
Yuvraj Singh possesses a flair for the dramatic, and his performance in the second ODI of the 2017 series was nothing short of remarkable. Yuvraj dismantled the English attack with a stunning 150 off 127 balls, which included 21 fours and three sixes. His exquisite drives and powerful cuts harked back to his peak years, reminding the world of his exceptional talent.
India accumulated a colossal total of 381/6, and MS Dhoni contributed a century of his own to complement Yuvraj's success. Despite Eoin Morgan's valiant 102, England fell short by 15 runs. Yuvraj's innings were a testament to his match-winning capabilities and remains his highest score in ODIs.
If there was one innings that defined bold batting, it was Yuvraj's unbeaten 138 in Rajkot. Despite suffering from spasms, he dismantled England, striking 16 fours and six sixes at an astonishing strike rate of 176.92.
India amassed a staggering 387/5, rendering Kevin Pietersen's decision to bowl first disastrous. England crumbled under scoreboard pressure, being bowled out for 229 and handing India a remarkable 158-run victory. Yuvraj's century remains the fastest by an Indian against England in ODIs, showcasing his raw talent and determination.
Rohit Sharma, India’s present ODI captain, relishes a chase, and in 2018, he produced a masterpiece at Trent Bridge. England set a target of 269 runs, but Rohit Sharma's unbeaten 137 from 114 balls ensured India hardly broke a sweat. With 15 boundaries and four sixes, he dismantled England's bowling attack with impeccable timing and precision.
Virat Kohli scored 75, and India triumphed by eight wickets with 59 balls to spare. It was yet another demonstration of Rohit's capacity to make run-chases seem effortless.
Long before he was recognised for his commentary, Navjot Singh Sidhu scored one of his most memorable ODI innings against England. Chasing 257 in Gwalior, Sidhu anchored the innings with a gritty, unbeaten 134 off 160 balls, maintaining his composure under pressure.
Despite losing wickets around him, he steered India to a narrow three-wicket victory with 12 balls remaining. His innings, characterised by patience, tenacity, and precise stroke play, secured India's remarkable triumph.
Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni scored a magnificent 134 off 122 balls in the exact match where Yuvraj Singh blasted 150. After a shaky start, he switched gears in classic Dhoni fashion, striking 10 fours and six sixes to propel India past 380 runs.
England fought bravely but fell short by 15 runs. While Yuvraj captured the headlines, Dhoni's innings was equally vital in securing India's victory, demonstrating to everyone why he was regarded as one of the game's finest finishers.
