ENG vs IND-3rd ODI- 19 July 2026- England Beat India by 27 Runs in High-Scoring Thriller at Lord's

England Post a Mammoth 387/3

Winning the toss and batting first, England's openers dominated the Indian bowling attack from start to finish.

Ben Duckett Leads the Charge

Ben Duckett played one of the finest ODI innings of his career, smashing 141 runs off 135 balls, including 18 fours and a six. He shared a brilliant 192-run opening partnership with Jacob Bethell, laying the perfect platform for a huge total.

Jacob Bethell Impresses Again

The young left-hander continued his impressive form with 91 off 93 balls, striking 11 boundaries and 2 sixes before narrowly missing out on a century.

Late Fireworks from Root and Buttler

Joe Root accelerated beautifully in the final overs, remaining unbeaten on 74 from just 48 balls, while Jos Buttler produced a breathtaking cameo of 41 off only 13 deliveries*, smashing 3 sixes and 4 fours at a strike rate above 315.

England finished with an imposing 387/3, one of their highest ODI totals against India.

India's Bowlers Struggle

India found it difficult to contain England's aggressive batting.

Bowling Figures
Prasidh Krishna: 2/69
Prince Yadav: 1/79
Arshdeep Singh: 0/72
Axar Patel: 0/61
Gurnoor Brar: 0/97

The Indian attack also conceded 16 wides, adding valuable extra runs to England's total.

India Fight Back with the Bat

Facing a daunting target of 388, India responded with aggressive intent.

Rohit Sharma's Magnificent Century

Rohit Sharma played a captain's knock, blasting 138 runs from 110 balls, decorated with 17 fours and 5 sixes. His attacking approach kept India firmly in the contest.

Gill and Kohli Provide Strong Support
Shubman Gill: 77 (84 balls)
Virat Kohli: 74 (60 balls)

The trio built partnerships that kept the required run rate within reach for much of the innings.

However, India lost momentum in the closing overs after Rohit's dismissal.

Sam Curran Changes the Match

England all-rounder Sam Curran delivered the decisive spell of the match.

He dismissed:

Virat Kohli
Ishan Kishan
Shreyas Iyer
Axar Patel

His figures of 4/75 broke India's middle order and ensured England stayed in control during the crucial final overs.

Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid also chipped in with one wicket each, while Jacob Bethell added another.

Top Performers
England
Batting
Ben Duckett: 141 (135)
Jacob Bethell: 91 (93)
Joe Root: 74* (48)
Jos Buttler: 41* (13)
Bowling
Sam Curran: 4/75
Adil Rashid: 1/64
Jofra Archer: 1/63
Jacob Bethell: 1/49
India
Batting
Rohit Sharma: 138 (110)
Shubman Gill: 77 (84)
Virat Kohli: 74 (60)
Bowling
Prasidh Krishna: 2/69
Prince Yadav: 1/79
Match Summary
Result England won by 27 runs
Venue Lord's, London
England 387/3 (50 overs)
India 360/7 (50 overs)
Margin England won by 27 runs
Key Moments
Ben Duckett's brilliant 141 powered England to a huge total.
Jacob Bethell narrowly missed a century with 91.
Joe Root and Jos Buttler finished strongly with an unbeaten partnership.
Rohit Sharma's explosive 138 kept India's chase alive.
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill added valuable runs in support.
Sam Curran's four-wicket spell turned the match decisively in England's favour.
Final Thoughts

The third ODI at Lord's was a batting spectacle featuring outstanding stroke play from both teams. England's top order built the foundation for a formidable total, while India's experienced trio of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli mounted a spirited chase.

Despite India's strong response, timely breakthroughs by Sam Curran prevented the visitors from completing what would have been a record chase. England's 27-run victory highlighted their depth with both bat and ball, making it one of the most entertaining ODI contests of the season.