3rd ODI: India survive Sam Curran scare in thrilling decider to win series 2-1

India vs England: India overcame a valiant 95 not out from Sam Curran in a thrilling last-over finish to beat England in the 3rd ODI by 7 runs. Virat Kohli's men completed a hat-trick of series wins against the ODI world champions on Sunday.

India completed a remarkable period of international cricket by sealing their 5th series win since the resumption of the Covid-19 pandemic. Virat Kohli's men survived a massive scare as Sam Curran's valiant effort went in vain in the series decider that went down the wire in Pune on Sunday. It was T Natarajan vs Sam Curran in the final over even as there were nervous faces in both the dugouts. However, the India pacer defended 14 runs in the final over to deny Curran and England the win in the hard-fought encounter. England were down and out at 168 for 6 but Curran made sure England did not go down without a fight. After finishing on the right side of the thrilling encounter, India won the ODI series 2-1 against the world champions. India, who won the T20I and Test series in Australia, completed a hat-trick of series win against England at home.