AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — In a move that has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, England skipper Jos Buttler has won the toss for the third consecutive match and has decided to bowl in the third one-day cricket international against India on Wednesday.
This decision has been met with a mixture of surprise and curiosity, as many had expected England to bat first and set a target for the Indian team to chase. However, Buttler has opted to go against the trend and has chosen to bowl, a decision that could have a significant impact on the outcome of the match.
The Indian team, led by captain Rohit Sharma, will be looking to take advantage of England's decision to bowl and post a big total on the board. The Indian batsmen have been in fine form in the series so far, with players like Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer scoring heavily.
On the other hand, the English bowlers will be looking to make the most of the conditions and restrict the Indian team to a manageable total. The English bowling lineup, which includes players like Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, has the potential to cause problems for the Indian batsmen and make it difficult for them to score runs.
The third one-day cricket international between England and India is being played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and the crowd is expected to be electric. The series is currently tied at 1-1, and the winner of this match will take the lead and put pressure on the other team to perform in the remaining matches.
The decision to bowl first has added an extra layer of excitement to the match, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see how the English team performs. Will Buttler's decision pay off, or will it backfire and cost England the match? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure - this is going to be a thrilling encounter between two of the best teams in the world.