Indian vice-captain Shubman Gill expressed satisfaction after India’s dominant series win over England, highlighting the strong mindset within the dressing room and the team’s approach to treating the final match as a series decider.
“Momentum is High, We Treated the Last Game as a Series Decider” – Gill
Shubman Gill said “We were focusing on this game as a series decider, despite winning 2-0 and that was our chat in the dressing room as well, to not let anything slip off our hands”
The 24-year-old opener was instrumental in India’s 142-run victory in the final ODI, smashing his seventh century in his 50th ODI appearance. His innings, alongside solid contributions from Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul, helped India post 356 in 50 overs. England, despite a fiery start, collapsed under pressure and were bowled out for 214.
A clinical 3-0 ODI series win ✅
And hunger to achieve even more 🙌#TeamIndia members react after a phenomenal ODI series win in Ahmedabad 👌👌
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— BCCI (@BCCI) February 13, 2025
Gill Inches Closer to Babar Azam in ICC ODI Rankings
With this stellar performance, Shubman Gill has climbed to the second spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings, closing in on Pakistan’s Babar Azam. Gill is now just five rating points behind Babar, intensifying the battle for the No.1 ODI batter spot.
Currently, the top three ODI batters in the world are:
- Babar Azam (Pakistan) – No.1
- Shubman Gill (India) – Just five points behind
- Rohit Sharma (India) – 13 points behind Babar
With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 set to begin on February 20 in Dubai, Gill’s form is a massive boost for India. He will have another opportunity to surpass Babar and claim the top ODI ranking spot.
India’s performance in this series ticked multiple boxes, with key players stepping up ahead of the Champions Trophy. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli found form at the right time, while Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer delivered consistent performances with the bat. KL Rahul proved his worth as a reliable wicketkeeper-batsman, and Ravindra Jadeja led the spin attack brilliantly. Hardik Pandya’s all-round brilliance added balance to the squad, and newcomer Harshit Rana made an impact with crucial breakthroughs. With this series win, India enters the Champions Trophy as one of the favorites, riding high on momentum and confidence.