1. Rohit's 138, Kohli's 74 Go in Vain as India Lose Lord's Thriller by 27 Runs
Despite a historic century from Rohit Sharma, who became the first Indian to score an ODI hundred at Lord's, India fell short in their chase of 388, managing 360/7. Virat Kohli's fluent 74 kept hopes alive, but England's Sam Curran triggered a middle-order collapse to seal the series 2-1.
2. Rohit Sharma Silences Critics with Magnificent 138 in Losing Cause at Lord's
Under intense scrutiny after a lean patch and retirement speculation, Rohit Sharma answered his critics in emphatic fashion with his 34th ODI century. His 138 off 110 balls, featuring 17 fours and five sixes, was the highest individual ODI score by an Indian against England in England . He received a standing ovation from the Lord's crowd, though he didn't raise his bat .
3. History at Lord's: Rohit Becomes First Indian to Score ODI Hundred at Iconic Venue
Rohit Sharma etched his name into Lord's history books by becoming the first Indian batter to score an ODI century at the Home of Cricket . His 138 surpassed his own unbeaten 137 at Trent Bridge in 2018 as the highest ODI score by an Indian against England in England .
4. Kohli's 74 Anchors 113-Run Stand with Rohit, But Curran's Spell Changes the Game
Virat Kohli scored a fluent 74 off 60 balls, bringing up his maiden international half-century at Lord's . He shared a 113-run partnership with Rohit for the second wicket - their 21st century stand in ODIs, moving them to second place all-time behind Tendulkar-Ganguly . However, Sam Curran's double-strike in the 44th over, dismissing Kohli, Kishan, and Iyer, turned the tide decisively .
5. Sam Curran's 4/75 Delivers Series-Winning Spell for England
Left-arm seamer Sam Curran proved to be the difference between the two sides, finishing with outstanding figures of 4/75 in his 10 overs . He dismissed Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer in the same over before removing Kohli six deliveries later, then returned to account for Axar Patel, ending India's hopes .
6. Duckett's Record-Breaking 141 Powers England to Highest ODI Total at Lord's
Ben Duckett's magnificent 141 off 135 balls, featuring 18 fours and a six, surpassed Viv Richards' 138 from the 1979 World Cup final to become the highest individual ODI score at Lord's . His 192-run opening stand with Jacob Bethell (91) was the highest partnership for any wicket against India , as England posted a record 387/3.
7. Gill's Composed 77 Lays Foundation for India's Chase at Lord's
Captain Shubman Gill provided the perfect support to Rohit Sharma, scoring a classy 77 off 84 balls with 10 boundaries and a six . He and Rohit stitched together a 147-run opening stand, laying a strong foundation for the daunting chase of 388 . His dismissal lbw to Adil Rashid brought Kohli to the crease .
8. Buttler's 13-Ball 41 Blitz Proves Decisive in England's Record Total
Jos Buttler's explosive unbeaten 41 off just 13 deliveries provided the perfect finish to England's innings . Alongside Joe Root's 74 off 48, he added 62 runs in the final three overs, propelling England to 387/3 - a total that proved too steep for India despite their strong chase .
9. India's Four-Pace Strategy Backfires as Spinners Shine for England
India opted for four seamers and only Axar Patel as the lone spinner, a decision that backfired as England piled on 387/3 . In contrast, England's spin options - Jacob Bethell (1/49) and Adil Rashid - applied pressure, with Rashid dismissing Gill and Bethell removing the dangerous Rohit .
10. Bumrah's Absence Felt as India's Bowling Attack Struggles at Lord's
With Jasprit Bumrah ruled out due to a knee injury and Washington Sundar also unavailable, India's bowling attack looked toothless at Lord's . Prasidh Krishna was the only wicket-taker of note with figures of 2/69, while Arshdeep Singh and Prince Yadav were ransacked as England's openers put on 192 .
11. Bethell's 91 and All-Round Show Earns Player of the Match at Lord's
Jacob Bethell delivered a player-of-the-match performance with his fluent 91 off 93 balls, sharing a record 192-run opening stand with Duckett . He also claimed the crucial wicket of Rohit Sharma, bowling him with a delivery that beat the Indian opener's attempted sweep .
12. 21st Century Stand for Rohit-Kohli: Second Only to Tendulkar-Ganguly
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's 113-run partnership for the second wicket was their 21st century stand in ODIs, moving them into second place on the all-time list . They now trail only the legendary Indian duo of Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, who hold the record with 26 century partnerships .
13. India's Middle-Order Collapse: Three Wickets for 12 Runs Ends Lord's Chase
After Rohit's dismissal at 260/2, India suffered a dramatic collapse. Sam Curran triggered the slide, dismissing Ishan Kishan (14), Shreyas Iyer (0), and Virat Kohli (74) in quick succession . India lost three wickets for just 12 runs, ending any hopes of pulling off the chase .
14. England's First ODI Series Win Over India Since 2018 Sealed at Lord's
England's 27-run victory in the series decider gave them their first ODI series win over India since 2018, with a 2-1 scoreline . The win was built on a record-breaking batting performance and a composed bowling display, with Sam Curran's four-wicket haul proving decisive .
15. Rohit and Kohli Prove They "Still Have the Power": BCCI VP Shukla's Verdict
BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla hailed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their performances despite the defeat, stating they "proved once again that they are strong batsmen and still have the power in them" . Reports indicate both veterans are expected to continue playing until the 2027 ODI World Cup .
FAQ
Q1: Who won the 3rd ODI between India and England?
England won the 3rd ODI by 27 runs at Lord's, clinching the three-match series 2-1 .
Q2: What was Rohit Sharma's score in the 3rd ODI?
Rohit Sharma scored a magnificent 138 off 110 balls, featuring 17 fours and five sixes. It was his 34th ODI century and the first ODI hundred by an Indian at Lord's .
Q3: What was Virat Kohli's score in the 3rd ODI?
Virat Kohli scored 74 off 60 balls, bringing up his maiden international half-century at Lord's .
Q4: Why did India lose despite Rohit and Kohli's centuries?
Sam Curran's 4/75 triggered a middle-order collapse, with India losing three wickets for 12 runs. England's record total of 387/3, built on Duckett's 141 and Bethell's 91, proved too steep .
Q5: What was the target India needed to chase?
India needed to chase 388 runs to win, but finished on 360/7 .
Q6: Who was the Player of the Match for the 3rd ODI?
Jacob Bethell was adjudged Player of the Match for his all-round performance - 91 runs with the bat and the crucial wicket of Rohit Sharma .
Q7: What records were broken in the match?
- Ben Duckett's 141 became the highest individual ODI score at Lord's
- England's 387/3 was the highest ODI total at Lord's
- Duckett-Bethell's 192-run stand was the highest partnership against India
- Rohit became the first Indian to score an ODI hundred at Lord's
Q8: Did Jasprit Bumrah play in the 3rd ODI?
No, Bumrah was ruled out due to a knee injury sustained while fielding in the second ODI at Cardiff .