India will take on England in the series-deciding third ODI at Lord’s on Sunday, July 19, 2026. With the three-match series tied at 1-1, both the teams will battle for the trophy in a high-pressure contest at the home of cricket.
England leveled the series with a four-wicket win in Cardiff on Thursday after successfully chasing a modest target of 234 runs. Joe Root chased down the target with an unbeaten 99, while Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson kept India limited with three wickets each.
India will look to bounce back with a strong batting lineup led by Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. England, captained by Harry Brook, will rely on their in-form bowling attack. The team that handles the pressure better can take the lead in the series decider.
India vs England 3rd ODI: Match Details
match: England vs India, 3rd ODI
Tournament: India tour of England, 2026
date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 am local (3:30 pm IST)
venue: Lord’s, London
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Live broadcast: Sony Sports Network
India vs England 3rd ODI: Pitch and weather report
The Lord’s pitch presents a balanced surface which provides initial swing and extra bounce to the fast bowlers. Batting becomes easier in the middle overs. Partly cloudy skies with a comfortable temperature between 21°C and 23°C will provide ideal playing conditions without rain disruption.
India vs England 3rd ODI: Head-to-head record
India and England have faced each other 112 times in ODI cricket. The Men in Blue have secured 62 wins, while England have registered 45 wins. Two matches were tied and three ended without a result.
India has won three out of eight matches against England at Lord’s Cricket Ground. They led the team to a two-wicket win over England in the NatWest final in 2002.
India vs England 3rd ODI: Playing XI
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), KL Rahul (WK), Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna.
England: Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethel, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood.
India vs England 3rd ODI: Toss Prediction
Lord’s captains often prefer to bowl first after winning the toss in high-pressure matches. A total score above 280 will allow the team batting first to use scoreboard pressure. Chasing can be challenging if the team loses early wickets in the powerplay.
India vs England 3rd ODI: Score Prediction
If India bats first: 275-295
If England bat first: 265-280
India vs England 3rd ODI: Key players to watch
India
Virat Kohli: The star batsman has scored 547 runs in his last 10 ODI matches at an average of 91.17. He is the main batsman in the Indian batting lineup.
Shubman Gill: The Indian captain is in good form at the top of the order. The right-handed batsman scored 80 runs in the opening match of the series and added 31 runs in the second game.
Jasprit Bumrah: The speedster continues to attack in the powerplay and bowls lethal yorkers during the final death overs. However, he took just two wickets in the first two matches.
England
Joe Root: The experienced anchor top-scored with 99 not out in Cardiff and remains England’s leading run-scorer in 50 overs. He can support the team while batting first or chasing the target.
Harry Brooke: The English captain plays with fearless aggression and will be keen to bounce back after two consecutive failures in the series.
Joffra Archer: The fast bowler takes sharp bounce off the Lord’s slope to challenge the top order batsmen early.
India vs England 3rd ODI: Best Batsman Prediction
India: Virat Kohli is a strong contender to emerge as India’s leading run-scorer at Lord’s. The master batsman thrives under pressure in series deciders and excels at producing long, decisive innings.
England: Joe Root is set to finish as England’s top scorer. After his match-winning 99 in the second ODI, the batsman has what it takes to handle Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav.
India vs England 3rd ODI: Best Bowler Prediction
India: Jasprit Bumrah is at the forefront of taking most wickets for India. His ability to swing the ball both ways during the early powerplay makes him a threat against England’s top order.
England: Adil Rashid is predicted to be England’s best bowler in the final ODI. The experienced leg spinner provides exceptional control during the middle overs.
India vs England 3rd ODI: Win probability
India vs England 3rd ODI Match Prediction: Expert Verdict
A tough competition is expected in the third ODI. England will look to make the most of the home conditions, while India will rely on their experienced batting unit and disciplined bowling attack. The performance of teams in crucial moments can decide the outcome.
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