Shreyas Iyer Breaks Virat Kohli Record in India’s Dominant Win Over England
In the third ODI against England at Ahmedabad Narendra Modi Stadium, Shreyas Iyer set a new record by becoming the fastest Indian to register 25 scores of 50 or more in ODIs, achieving this feat in just 60 innings, surpassing Virat Kohli's 68 innings. India posted 356 runs, with Shubman Gill scoring a century and Iyer contributing 78 off 64 balls. India bowled out England for 214, sealing a 142-run victory and a 3-0 series sweep.
During the third ODI against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India secured a dominant 142-run victory, completing a clean sweep of the series. Batting first after losing the toss, India posted a formidable total of 356 runs, with standout performances from Shubman Gill, who scored a century, and Virat Kohli, who contributed a fifty.
Shreyas Iyer played a crucial role in India’s innings, scoring 78 runs off 64 balls. In the process, he set a new record by becoming the fastest Indian to register 25 scores of 50 or more in ODIs, achieving the milestone in just 60 innings. This surpasses Virat Kohli’s record, who reached the same feat in 68 innings.
England struggled in their chase, managing only 214 runs before being bowled out, sealing India’s third consecutive win in the series. This victory serves as a significant boost for India ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, set to be hosted in Pakistan and the UAE. India’s campaign in the tournament will begin against Bangladesh on February 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, marking an important step in their preparations for the global event.
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