The India-England ODI series is tied 1-1. A unique coincidence under Gautam Gambhir's coaching since 2024 seems to favor the host team, England.
The ongoing three-match ODI series between India and England has reached its decisive stage. Thanks to Joe Root's brilliant innings in Cardiff, England won to level the series 1-1.
Now, the third and final match is being played at the historic Lord's ground in London, which will decide who takes home the trophy.
Before this decisive match, an interesting coincidence has emerged, linked to Gautam Gambhir's coaching.
Since Gambhir became coach in 2024, the Indian team's bilateral series statistics seem to favor the host, England.
Looking at the stats, India has played a total of 6 bilateral ODI series since 2024.
Out of these, Team India has won three series, while they have faced defeat in three.
A pattern has been observed during this period, where India wins one series and loses the next.
Since India won its last series against Afghanistan 3-0, this coincidence appears to be in England's favor this time.
Amidst this decisive contest, two stalwarts of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, have set a major record.
This match at Lord's is their 400th international match together for India.
The pair of Rohit and Virat has become the first Indian duo to achieve this milestone.
Previously, this record was held by Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, who played 391 international matches together.
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