Priyanka Tiwari
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India, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, clinched a massive 142-run victory against England in the third One Day International (ODI) held in Ahmedabad. With this dominant performance, India sealed the three-match ODI series 3-0, securing a clean sweep. In the process, Rohit Sharma surpassed a major record set by former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, achieving a historic milestone in international cricket.
Rohit Sharma Surpasses Sourav Ganguly’s Captaincy Record
By winning the third ODI, Rohit Sharma has now become India’s fourth most successful captain in international cricket, surpassing Sourav Ganguly. Rohit has captained India in 137 international matches, leading the team to victory in 98 games. In contrast, Sourav Ganguly had 97 wins from 195 matches during his tenure as India’s captain.
India’s Most Successful Captains in International Cricket
The most successful Indian captain in international cricket remains Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who led India to 178 victories in 332 matches. Following him is Virat Kohli, who secured 135 wins in 213 matches. Mohammad Azharuddin holds the third position with 104 wins in 221 matches. With 98 victories, Rohit Sharma has now overtaken Sourav Ganguly, who had 97 wins.
Top 5 Most Successful Captains of India (International Matches)
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni – 178 wins in 332 matches
- Virat Kohli – 135 wins in 213 matches
- Mohammad Azharuddin – 104 wins in 221 matches
- Rohit Sharma – 98 wins in 137 matches
- Sourav Ganguly – 97 wins in 195 matches
India’s Commanding Victory Against England
India delivered a stunning performance, defeating England by 142 runs in the final ODI. Shubman Gill’s century set the stage for India's dominant batting display. England, chasing 357 runs, was bowled out for 214 runs in 34.2 overs.
Key Performers for India:
- Shubman Gill – Scored a brilliant century
- Akshar Patel – 2 wickets for 22 runs
- Harshit Rana – 2 wickets for 31 runs
- Arshdeep Singh – 2 wickets for 33 runs
- Hardik Pandya – 2 wickets for 38 runs
For England, Gus Atkinson and Tom Banton scored 38 runs each, while Ben Duckett contributed 34 runs. However, their efforts weren’t enough as India's bowling attack dismantled the England batting lineup, securing a comprehensive series whitewash ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy.
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