IND vs ENG Highlights
One unforgettable batting display deserved another, but only one team could walk away with the trophy. At Lord’s, England piled up the highest ODI total ever recorded at the iconic venue before surviving a spirited Indian chase led by Rohit Sharma. Ben Duckett’s record-breaking century laid the foundation for England’s imposing 387/3, while Rohit’s magnificent 138 kept India alive until the closing overs. In the end, England held their nerve to secure a 27-run victory and seal the three-match ODI series 2-1.
Quick Match Summary
| Match | 3rd ODI |
|---|---|
| Venue | Lord’s, London |
| Result | England won by 27 runs |
| Series Result | England won 2-1 |
| England | 387/3 (50 overs) |
| India | 360/7 (50 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Ben Duckett |
| Top Scorer (England) | Ben Duckett – 141 (135) |
| Top Scorer (India) | Rohit Sharma – 138 (110) |
| Best Bowler | Sam Curran – 4/75 |
England Rewrite the Record Books at Lord’s
England arrived at Lord’s knowing the series was on the line. By the end of the afternoon, they had produced one of their finest ODI batting performances in recent years.
After opting to bat first, the hosts never allowed India’s bowlers to settle. Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell attacked with purpose but without unnecessary risks, combining elegant strokeplay with intelligent running between the wickets.
The opening stand steadily shifted the momentum towards England.
India searched for breakthroughs through pace, spin and field changes, yet neither batter offered many chances.
Duckett looked especially fluent against anything short, while Bethell rotated the strike beautifully and punished loose deliveries whenever India missed their lengths.
Their partnership of 192 runs became the platform on which England built a massive total. By the time India finally separated the pair, England already had complete control of the contest.
Ben Duckett Produces a Career-Defining Century
There are hundreds that win matches, and then there are innings that become part of cricket history.
Duckett’s 141 from 135 deliveries belonged in the second category.
He never looked rushed.
Instead, he constructed his innings patiently before accelerating once he was set. His shot selection was outstanding throughout the innings. Cover drives, square cuts, pulls and delicate placements behind point kept India’s bowlers under relentless pressure.
His knock included:
- 141 runs
- 135 balls
- 18 boundaries
- Calm control against both pace and spin
More importantly, the innings rewrote history.
Duckett surpassed Viv Richards’ long-standing record to register the highest individual ODI score ever made at Lord’s, adding another milestone to an already memorable season.
Jacob Bethell Continues His Remarkable Rise
While Duckett dominated the headlines, Jacob Bethell quietly delivered another innings that highlighted why England rate him so highly.
The young left-hander scored 91 from 93 balls, displaying maturity well beyond his years.
He rarely forced the pace.
Instead, he allowed the innings to develop naturally, keeping the scoreboard moving with clever strike rotation before punishing India’s bowlers whenever they overpitched.
His partnership with Duckett frustrated India because both batters scored in different ways.
Duckett attacked more aggressively through the off side, while Bethell relied on timing and placement.
The contrast made England even harder to contain.
Missing out on a century by just nine runs was disappointing personally, but his contribution proved just as valuable to England’s victory.
Root and Buttler Turn a Big Total into a Match-Winning One
Even after the opening partnership ended, India still had an opportunity to limit the damage.
Joe Root and Jos Buttler ensured that never happened.
Root once again demonstrated why he remains England’s most dependable ODI batter. Without taking unnecessary risks early in his innings, he accelerated perfectly during the closing overs.
His unbeaten 74 from just 48 deliveries maintained England’s momentum.
Then came Jos Buttler.
Walking in during the final overs, England’s former captain produced one of the most destructive cameos of the series.
His unbeaten 41 off only 13 balls completely changed the complexion of the innings.
India had done reasonably well between overs 30 and 45, but England exploded at the death, collecting 82 runs in the final five overs to finish on 387/3, the highest ODI total ever recorded at Lord’s. Those late runs ultimately proved decisive in a match decided by only 27.
Rohit Sharma Leads India’s Fearless Chase
Chasing 388 at Lord’s demanded something extraordinary.
India responded with remarkable intent.
Rohit Sharma walked out looking determined from the very first over. Instead of allowing England’s fast bowlers to dictate terms, the Indian captain took the attack to them with crisp drives, authoritative pull shots and clean six-hitting.
At the other end, Shubman Gill played the ideal supporting role.
Rather than matching Rohit’s aggression ball for ball, Gill focused on building partnerships and rotating the strike, allowing India’s captain to dominate the scoring.
The result was a superb 147-run opening partnership that kept India’s required run rate under control for much of the chase.
For long periods, England looked under genuine pressure despite defending nearly 400 runs. Rohit’s commanding innings of 138 from 110 deliveries, featuring 17 fours and five sixes, became one of the finest ODI centuries of his career in England. Gill added an excellent 77, ensuring India remained firmly in contention deep into the innings.
Rohit Sharma’s Century Kept India Alive
For much of the chase, India looked capable of creating history.
Rohit Sharma produced one of the finest ODI innings of his career, combining controlled aggression with smart shot selection. He reached his 34th ODI century in just 85 balls and continued attacking even as the required run rate climbed. His knock of 138 from 110 deliveries, featuring 17 fours and five sixes, silenced the retirement speculation that had surrounded him before the match and reminded everyone why he remains one of the format’s premier opening batters.
Shubman Gill complemented his captain perfectly with a fluent 77 off 84 balls, adding 147 runs for the opening wicket. Rather than matching Rohit’s aggression, Gill rotated the strike effectively and punished loose deliveries, ensuring India stayed ahead of the asking rate for a significant portion of the innings.
When Gill departed, Virat Kohli walked in with India well placed. The former captain responded with a composed 74 from 60 balls, stitching together another valuable partnership with Rohit and keeping England under pressure. At one stage, India needed fewer than 100 runs with plenty of overs remaining, making the chase look genuinely achievable.
Jacob Bethell’s Breakthrough Changed the Match
Every high-scoring ODI has one moment that alters its direction.
At Lord’s, that moment arrived in the 39th over.
Jacob Bethell, who had already impressed with the bat, delivered England’s biggest breakthrough by bowling Rohit Sharma. Until then, India had controlled the chase despite the daunting target. Rohit’s dismissal not only ended a magnificent innings but also shifted the pressure squarely onto the middle order.
England’s body language changed instantly.
Fielders closed in.
The bowlers attacked with renewed confidence.
The atmosphere inside Lord’s became noticeably louder as England sensed the series slipping back in their favour.
Sam Curran’s Match-Winning Spell
If Bethell provided the opening, Sam Curran slammed the door shut.
Curran produced a superb spell under pressure, finishing with 4 for 75. More importantly, his wickets came at exactly the right moments.
He removed Virat Kohli for 74 just as India looked ready for another acceleration. Soon after, he dismissed KL Rahul and struck again during the closing overs, preventing India from building the partnerships required for a record chase. Reuters described it as a spell that included three wickets in the space of seven deliveries, effectively ending India’s hopes.
Curran’s variations were particularly effective. Instead of relying purely on pace, he mixed slower balls, cutters and wide yorkers, forcing India’s batters to hit to the larger boundaries.
It was a bowling performance built on intelligence rather than raw speed.
England’s Death Bowling Holds Firm
Even after Rohit’s dismissal, India refused to surrender.
Hardik Pandya looked dangerous during a brief cameo, while the lower middle order searched for boundaries in the final overs. England, however, remained calm under pressure.
Harry Brook’s bowling changes worked perfectly.
Adil Rashid controlled one end with his experience, while Curran and Brydon Carse executed their plans during the closing overs. England also fielded exceptionally well, cutting off boundaries and converting half-chances into wickets.
Those small moments often decide close matches.
Despite India’s impressive total of 360/7, England defended 387/3 successfully to win by 27 runs and clinch the series 2-1.
Match Scorecard
England – 387/3 (50 Overs)
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | 141 (135) |
| Jacob Bethell | 91 (93) |
| Joe Root* | 74 (48) |
| Jos Buttler* | 41 (13) |
India – 360/7 (50 Overs)
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 138 (110) |
| Shubman Gill | 77 (84) |
| Virat Kohli | 74 (60) |
| Others | 71 |
Best Bowling (England)
- Sam Curran – 4/75
- Jacob Bethell – 1 wicket
- Adil Rashid – 1 wicket
Key Match Statistics
| Statistic | Result |
|---|---|
| England Total | 387/3 |
| India Total | 360/7 |
| Result | England won by 27 runs |
| Series | England won 2-1 |
| Highest Score | Ben Duckett – 141 |
| Best Bowling | Sam Curran – 4/75 |
| Opening Partnership (ENG) | 192 |
| Opening Partnership (IND) | 147 |
Records and Talking Points
The series decider produced several memorable milestones.
- Ben Duckett’s 141 became the highest individual ODI score at Lord’s, surpassing Viv Richards’ long-standing record.
- England’s 387/3 is the highest ODI total at Lord’s.
- Rohit Sharma’s 138 was his 34th ODI century and one of his best knocks on English soil.
- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli added another century partnership milestone to their remarkable ODI careers.
- England secured their first bilateral ODI series victory over the world’s top-ranked ODI side since 2018, marking an important step in their white-ball rebuild.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who won the IND vs ENG 3rd ODI?
England defeated India by 27 runs in the third ODI at Lord’s, London, to clinch the three-match ODI series 2-1.
Who was the Player of the Match in the 3rd ODI?
Ben Duckett was named Player of the Match for his outstanding 141 off 135 balls, which laid the foundation for England’s match-winning total of 387/3.
How many runs did Rohit Sharma score in the series decider?
Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant 138 off 110 deliveries, keeping India in the chase with one of his finest ODI innings in England. Despite his century, India fell 27 runs short of the target.
What was the turning point of the match?
The turning point came when Jacob Bethell dismissed Rohit Sharma in the 39th over. England then capitalized on the breakthrough, with Sam Curran removing key middle-order batters to halt India’s chase.
Conclusion
The third ODI at Lord’s delivered exactly what fans hoped for from a series decider—high-quality batting, shifting momentum and individual brilliance from both sides.
England earned their victory by making the most of every phase of the game. Ben Duckett’s record-breaking century and Jacob Bethell’s composed knock provided the perfect platform, while Joe Root and Jos Buttler ensured the innings ended with maximum impact. Defending 387 was never going to be straightforward, but England stayed disciplined under pressure and produced timely breakthroughs when India threatened to take control.
For India, there were positives despite the defeat. Rohit Sharma’s commanding century reaffirmed his class in the 50-over format, and the opening partnership showed the batting unit’s ability to challenge even the biggest targets. However, conceding too many runs in the final overs of England’s innings and losing wickets at crucial moments during the chase proved costly.
England’s 2-1 series triumph will be remembered as a collective performance built on smart batting, calm leadership and disciplined execution in key moments. India, meanwhile, leave the series with valuable lessons as they continue preparing for the next phase of their ODI calendar.
