England secured a series victory over India with a 27-run triumph in the third one-day international at Lord’s. The hosts posted 387-3, establishing the highest ODI total ever recorded at the venue. Opening batsman Ben Duckett anchored the innings with 141 runs from 135 deliveries, surpassing the previous individual scoring record for an ODI at Lord’s. His century-opening partnership with Jacob Bethell, who contributed 91, proved decisive in building England’s commanding total.
Duckett and Bethell’s opening stand of 192 runs proved particularly significant, representing England’s highest opening partnership at Lord’s and their best against India in ODI cricket. The pair demonstrated dominance against the Indian bowling attack during the early overs, with England reaching 27 runs within the first three overs—the highest score ever achieved in an ODI at Lord’s at that stage. England notably went without losing a wicket in the first 20 overs, a milestone not achieved since their 2019 World Cup victory.
Joe Root contributed an unbeaten 74 from 48 balls, extending his recent form with his sixth consecutive ODI score exceeding 50. Late-order batting from Jos Buttler, who struck 41 from 13 deliveries, further bolstered the total. Krishna took two wickets for India’s 69 runs, with other bowlers unable to contain the English assault.
India’s response was anchored by captain Rohit Sharma, who scored 138 from 110 balls in what may be his final international innings. Rohit’s aggressive batting, featuring 17 fours and five sixes, kept India competitive through much of the chase. His 147-run partnership with Shubman Gill, who scored 77, positioned India favorably at one stage. However, Rohit’s dismissal in the 38th over, bowled by Bethell, marked a turning point. Virat Kohli added 74 but could not prevent India’s chase from stalling as Sam Curran dismissed four batters, including Kohli himself, to finish with four wickets for 75 runs. India closed at 360-7, falling short of England’s target.