Dynamite News Sports: Rohit Sharma becomes third Indian captain to win ODI series in England
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma became the third captain to win an ODI series in England. Full story on Dynamite News:
Manchester: Following his side's five-wicket win over England in the final ODI, skipper Rohit Sharma became the third captain to win an ODI series in England.
Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 125* and his 133-run partnership with Hardik Pandya helped India chase down 260 in the final ODI of the three-match series at Manchester and win the series 2-1.
A well-deserved century from @RishabhPant17 to take #TeamIndia over the line as he bags the Player of the Match award in the series decider.
We finish the ODI series
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England was bundled out for 259 thanks to some brilliant spells from the likes of Hardik Pandya (4/24) and Yuzvendra Chahal (3/60). Jos Buttler (60), Jason Roy (41) and Moeen Ali (34) played some crucial knocks for the hosts.
6⃣ Wickets
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For his solid all-round performance, @hardikpandya7 bags the Player of the Series award. #TeamIndia | #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/iOY9pLPeIG
Chasing 260, Reece Topley destroyed India's top order and had them at 72/4, but then Pandya-Pant stitched a match-winning stand of 133 runs.
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Besides Rohit, MS Dhoni and Mohammed Azharuddin are the other two Indian captains to win an ODI series in England. (ANI)