England Clinch Series Win After Record-Breaking Lord’s Performance
England secured a thrilling 2-1 series victory over India in the third one-day international at Lord’s on July 19, 2026, posting a record-breaking total of 387-3 before defending it to win by 27 runs. The hosts’ performance was highlighted by a historic individual innings from Ben Duckett and a decisive late-game bowling spell by Sam Curran.
Record-Setting Batting Display
England’s total of 387-3 stands as the highest one-day international score ever recorded at Lord’s, surpassing the previous venue record of 334-4 set by England against India in 1975. Ben Duckett anchored the innings with a career-defining 141 off 135 balls. His score surpassed the previous record for the highest individual ODI total at the Home of Cricket, bettering the 138 not out posted by Sir Viv Richards in 1979. Duckett shared an opening partnership of 192 with Jacob Bethell, who contributed 91 runs from 93 balls. This stand entered the record books as the 10th-highest opening partnership conceded by India in ODI history. Following the departure of the openers, Joe Root continued his consistent form, hitting an unbeaten 74 from 48 balls. This marked Root’s sixth consecutive score of 50 or more in the format. A late, explosive cameo from Jos Buttler, who struck 41 runs off just 13 deliveries, helped England plunder 82 runs from the final five overs to reach their formidable total.
For more on this story, see West Indies beat Ireland and win ODI series 3-0.
India’s Valiant Pursuit
Facing a target of 388—which would have been the second-highest successful run chase in the history of the format—India remained competitive for much of the match. Captain Rohit Sharma led the response with a sparkling 138 off 110 balls, his 34th ODI century. Sharma shared a 147-run stand with Shubman Gill, who scored 77 before falling lbw to Adil Rashid. Virat Kohli also anchored the middle order with 74 runs off 60 balls. Despite the efforts of Sharma and Kohli, the required run rate began to spiral as England’s bowlers tightened their control in the closing stages.
This follows our earlier report, Root’s classy 99 not out helps England level the series.
Curran’s Decisive Spell
The momentum shifted decisively in favor of England during a seven-ball spell late in the game. With India at 303-2 and needing 84 runs from the final 39 balls, Sam Curran dismantled the Indian middle order. Curran dismissed Ishan Kishan for 14 and Shreyas Iyer for a duck before claiming the vital wicket of Kohli. Curran finished with figures of 4-75 from his ten overs. Although India’s tail-enders attempted to close the gap, the target proved too high, and the tourists finished their 50 overs on 360-7.
Series Context and Impact
The victory marks a significant recovery for England, who lost the series opener at Edgbaston by six wickets. Under the leadership of captain Harry Brook, who successfully won the toss in all three matches, England secured the series 2-1. This ODI success follows a 4-0 sweep by England in the preceding T20 series. For India, the match served as a critical preparation game ahead of next year’s Cricket World Cup. The loss concludes a series that saw India’s bowlers struggle to find breakthroughs, particularly in the absence of injured pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah.
Read also: IND vs ENG 2nd ODI Match – Live Cricket Score, Full Scorecard, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
Match Summary Table
| Team | Final Score | Key Performers |
|---|---|---|
| England | 387-3 (50 overs) | B. Duckett (141), J. Bethell (91), J. Root (74*) |
| India | 360-7 (50 overs) | Rohit Sharma (138), Virat Kohli (74), S. Curran (4-75) |
*Result: England won by 27 runs; England won the series 2-1.*
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