England defeated India by 27 runs in an ODI match at Lord’s to clinch a 2-1 series victory. The home side posted 387 for three in their innings, featuring a dominant 141 from Ben Duckett off 135 balls and an unbeaten 91 from Jacob Bethell off 93 balls. Duckett’s innings set a men’s ODI record at the venue, surpassing Viv Richards’ previous mark of 138 from the 1979 World Cup. Jos Buttler provided late-innings acceleration with an unbeaten 41 from just 13 balls, while Joe Root contributed an unbeaten 74 from 48 balls.
India’s response was anchored by Rohit Sharma, who struck 138 from 110 balls in a commanding display. Shubman Gill supported with 77 runs as the pair built a 147-run opening partnership. However, England’s bowling proved decisive at crucial moments. Jacob Bethell, shifting from his batting role, delivered the pivotal breakthrough by removing Sharma in the 39th over, with India ultimately reaching 360 for seven. Sam Curran claimed four wickets for 75 runs and restricted Virat Kohli to 74 runs in an otherwise strong India batting performance.
The match was played in tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers, with a minute’s silence held before play. England captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to bat, benefiting from a strong opening partnership between Duckett and Bethell that established a record 192-run stand for any England wicket against India. The victory extends England’s summer dominance, with the team also securing T20 and ODI series wins over India. Brook acknowledged the impact of head coach Brendon McCullum’s tactical decisions and highlighted the team’s resilience after falling behind in the series.