India’s pursuit of 388 fell short despite a determined knock of 138 from Rohit Sharma, allowing England to seal the series with a 27-run victory and finish ahead 2-1 overall.

The Final Match Outcome

England held on to win by exactly 27 runs after India could not complete the target of 388 in the decisive game. The result gave England the series lead of two wins to one, closing out the contest on that margin.

The margin remained unchanged throughout the final stages as India’s innings concluded with the total still 27 runs behind England’s score.

Rohit Sharma’s Contribution

Rohit Sharma scored 138 runs while guiding the Indian chase toward the required total of 388. His innings formed the main platform for the pursuit even though the side ultimately came up 27 runs short.

The 138 stood as the central effort in India’s attempt to reach 388, yet England maintained the upper hand to win by that 27-run difference and claim the series 2-1.

Throughout the innings, Rohit Sharma‘s 138 kept India in the hunt for the 388-run target, but the final shortfall of 27 runs proved decisive for the visitors.

Series Result and Margin

With the 27-run win in the last match, England took the series by a 2-1 scoreline. India’s valiant effort behind the 138 from Rohit Sharma in the chase for 388 could not overturn the outcome.

The series ended 2-1 in England’s favor after they defended the target successfully by 27 runs, leaving India’s chase guided by the 138 incomplete.

England’s 27-run victory in the decider confirmed their 2-1 series success, regardless of the strong push from Rohit Sharma‘s 138 during the pursuit of 388.

Key Chase Details

India required 388 but finished 27 runs behind after Rohit Sharma had contributed 138. This left England winners of the match and the series by that margin.

The chase for 388 highlighted the 138 scored by Rohit Sharma, yet the 27-run deficit at the end handed England the 2-1 series result.

Even with the substantial knock of 138 from the Indian captain, the side remained 27 runs short of 388, allowing England to wrap up the series 2-1.