England Kept his composure to lose in a high-scoring decider at Lord’s India Won the third ODI by 27 runs and won the three-match series 2-1. Chasing a tough target of 388, India put up a spirited fight led by a brilliant century Rohit SharmaBut England’s bowlers struck at crucial moments to restrict the visitors to 360/7 in 50 overs. jacob bethel He was named player of the match for his brilliant all-round contribution after his brilliant performance with the bat in England’s impressive score.
Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell and late fireworks take England to 387/3
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, England produced one of their finest ODI batting performances of the series. ben duckett Taking his innings towards perfection, he played a brilliant inning of 141 runs in 135 balls with the help of 18 fours and one six. He made an opening partnership of 191 runs with Bethel, who continued his impressive performance by scoring 91 runs in 93 balls with the help of 11 fours and two sixes.
The platform created by the opening batsmen allowed England’s middle order to attack freely. Joe Root Played a brilliant inning of 74 runs in just 48 balls, accelerating in the middle overs and hitting boundaries nine times. harry brook Only 14 runs could be scored, but Jos Buttler scored unbeaten 41 runs with the help of four fours and three sixes in 13 balls, taking England to a huge score of 387/3.
India’s bowling attack struggled to contain the ever-increasing score. Prasidh Krishna Was among the bowlers with figures of 2/69 from his 10 overs, while PRajkumar Yadav Took one wicket despite giving 79 runs. Arshdeep Singh, Akshar Patel And Gurnoor Singh Brar Everyone went wicketless, with Brar having a particularly costly spell that cost 97 runs.
Rohit Sharma leads spirited chase with brilliant century but England make a comeback in the closing stages
India’s response was based on an excellent innings from Rohit, who played one of his best ODI innings despite losing. The experienced opener scored 138 runs in 110 balls with the help of 17 fours and five skyscraper sixes and kept India in the contest while chasing the entire target.
captain Shubman Gill Whereas, provided excellent support by scoring 77 runs in 84 balls Virat Kohli He further increased the pace by playing an aggressive innings of 74 runs off just 60 balls, which included four fours and three sixes. The trio ensured that India remained well within reach of the challenging target even in the latter stages of the innings.
However, England’s bowlers found success only when India looked capable of chasing a doable target. Sam Curran Delivered a decisive spell, claiming 4/75 and removing key middle-order batsmen to derail India’s target. adil rashid and Bethel took one wicket each jofra archer Despite facing immense pressure from the Indian top order, one batsman was dismissed.
India got late cameos from Brar (18) and Arshdeep (15 off six balls), but the required rate was beyond reach by the final overs as England won by a tight 27 runs.
After this result, the host team made a great comeback after losing the first ODI. India started the series with an impressive six-wicket win, but England leveled matters with a four-wicket win in the second match. With everything riding on a decisive decision at Lord’s, England produced a complete team performance to secure both the match and the series.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Sometimes the best statements are made with a bat in hand. #RohitSharma
– Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 19 July 2026
It was a pleasure to see this 💯 @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/QenidotdlA
– Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) 19 July 2026
In recent times, no Indian great has played with so much mud thrown at him. Didn’t play with a head coach who didn’t want him in the set-up (don’t believe those balcony photos. Even grandpa-Greg Chappell played snooker hosted by the late Amitabh Choudhary).
Greetings! @ImRo45. Ego of…– Kushan Sarkar (@kushansarkar) 19 July 2026
Rohit Sharma you are beautiful. well played shana @ImRo45 @bcci
-Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) 19 July 2026
Who wants retirement?
a century was badly needed for @ImRo45#INDvsENG #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/KBU2KdgQi4– Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) 19 July 2026
Top 5 batsmen with most ODI centuries in England (England)
10- Joe Root (93)
8- #RohitSharma (30) 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
8 – M Trescothick (60)
7- Jonny Bairstow (58)
6- Jason Roy (59)@ImRo45 Compete with local boys pic.twitter.com/WyoCJ8C3KG– Joker (@JokerSpeakz) 19 July 2026
Vintage Hitman! First Indian to score a century in an ODI match at Lord’s! When? @ImRo45 If you get into your rhythm then there can hardly be a better sight than this in cricket. Absolutely classy, brother! 👏🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/u1xCWYUGf1
– Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) 19 July 2026
The roar never gets old. 💯🔥 Well played @ImRo45 #ENGvIND
– S. Badrinath (@s_Badrinath) 19 July 2026
well played sir @ImRo45 #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/o7lDKWPFvw
– Vaibhav Suryavanshi (@VaibhanSuryaFc) 19 July 2026
pottu pottu akalundi 🥵🔥
WC 2027 we are coming @ImRo45 😭 pic.twitter.com/Hz4nj6kN9L-‘ (@swranx__) 19 July 2026
Jointly held the record of second highest ODI runs with Vivi Richards at Lord’s… no one expected a comeback @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/hCElbDL1ST
– Anthro (@anthrophile75) 19 July 2026
Tiger’s stare is so collective @ImRo45 Towards Gambhir/BCCI 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/mQcV1QSTYe
– Krishna Prabhas (@Demigodprabhas1) 19 July 2026
Come to England!! : : pic.twitter.com/ZQsrjWZpw8
– England Cricket (@englandcricket) 19 July 2026
