India achieved a commanding 3-0 ODI series victory over England, with Shubman Gill playing a pivotal role by scoring a fluent hundred in the final match held in Ahmedabad. Gill's remarkable 112 runs contributed significantly to India's total of 356, leading to a comfortable 142-run win as England was bowled out for just 214 runs in 34.2 overs. This match served as a crucial preparation for India ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy.

The match commenced with India's captain Rohit Sharma being dismissed for a mere one run, but Gill quickly set the innings on the right course, forming important partnerships with Virat Kohli (52) and Shreyas Iyer (78). By the time India was at 226-2 in the 35th over, they appeared poised to post an even larger total. Gill's innings, which featured 12 boundaries, came off just 102 balls, and he was ultimately dismissed by Adil Rashid, who took four wickets in the innings, finishing with figures of 4-64.

In response, England struggled against a disciplined bowling attack. Despite a strong start led by Ben Duckett, who scored 34 and a notable contribution from Tom Banton with 38, they quickly fell behind. Key wickets fell in rapid succession, with captain Jos Buttler and Harry Brook dismissed for just six and nineteen runs, respectively. India's bowlers, including Axar Patel (2-22) and Harshit Rana (2-31), dismantled England's batting order efficiently.

England's series loss capped off a disappointing tour, following a 4-1 defeat in the preceding T20 series. “We were outplayed by a fantastic team,” expressed England's captain Jos Buttler, acknowledging the need for improvement ahead of the Champions Trophy, where they will face Australia in their opening match.

For India, the series win is a significant boost, with captain Rohit Sharma stating, “Whatever was thrown at us, we responded pretty well throughout the series.” Gill's performance throughout the three matches earned him the Player of the Series award, underscoring his impact on the team's success.

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