England completed a memorable 2-1 series victory over India with a dominant 27-run win in the third and final ODI at Lord’s. In a breathtaking run-fest at the Home of Cricket, Ben Duckett smashed 141 off 135 balls as England posted a massive 387/3 — their highest ever ODI total against India — before Sam Curran took 4/75 to bowl the visitors out for 360.
Match Summary
Date: 19 July 2026 | Venue: Lord’s, London | Toss: England elected to bat
England: 387/3 (50 overs) | India: 360/7 (50 overs) | Result: England won by 27 runs
England’s Record-Breaking Total
Winning the toss and electing to bat, England produced one of the finest batting displays ever seen at Lord’s. Ben Duckett was the star of the show, striking a magnificent 141 off 135 balls that included 15 fours and 4 sixes. His knock was the cornerstone of England’s imposing total of 387/3 — the highest ODI score by England against India in history.
The left-hander punished every loose delivery from India’s bowling attack, rotating the strike beautifully and finding the boundary with regularity. His century came at just the right time, with England looking to make a statement after losing the series opener. Jacob Bethell was named Player of the Match for his crucial contribution.
Rohit’s Century Not Enough for India
In reply, India skipper Rohit Sharma played a sensational knock of 138 off 110 balls — becoming the first Indian player to score a century at Lord’s in ODIs. Rohit attacked from the outset, hitting 14 fours and 6 sixes in a display that temporarily gave India hope of chasing down the mammoth target.
The opening stand between Rohit and Virat Kohli was historic — the pair became the first Indian duo to play 400 matches together in international cricket, a remarkable milestone in their legendary partnership.
But England’s bowling attack, led by the exceptional Sam Curran (4/75), proved too good. Curran’s variations and accuracy dismantled India’s middle order, and despite Rohit’s heroics, India were eventually restricted to 360/7 — falling 27 runs short of the target.
Series Result: England Win 2-1
The victory sealed a 2-1 series win for England and completed a dominant tour performance. Joe Root, with 249 runs in the series including his match-winning 99* in Cardiff, was named Player of the Series.
The bowling honours were shared between Sam Curran (6 wickets in the series) and India’s Axar Patel and Prasidh Krishna (5 wickets each).
“To win a series against the number one team in the world, in a format we’ve been rebuilding in — it’s a massive achievement for this group. The way Duckett and the batters played today was incredible.”
Harry Brook, England Captain
What This Means for Both Teams
For England, this series win represents a significant step forward in their ODI rebuild ahead of the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. With Root in imperious form, Duckett showing his class, and Curran leading the bowling attack, England have genuine momentum heading into the next cycle.
For India, the series loss will sting, but there were plenty of positives — Rohit’s Lord’s century, Iyer’s consistency, and the depth of their bowling attack. They remain the top-ranked ODI side in the world, and this series will serve as valuable preparation for the World Cup.
With both teams set to compete in the 2027 Cricket World Cup, this series has provided a fascinating glimpse into what could be a marquee matchup at the global event.
