England vs India 3rd ODI 2026: Sam Curran’s 4-Wicket Haul Spoils Rohit Sharma’s Historic Lord’s Century

Match Summary

The stage was set at the Home of Cricket. India needed 388 runs to win the series. England needed a win to seal it. What unfolded on July 19, 2026, was a run-fest for the ages—747 runs scored, two magnificent centuries, and a middle-order collapse that decided the fate of the series.

England, batting first, posted a monumental 387/3, powered by Ben Duckett’s record-breaking 141 and Jacob Bethell’s 91. In reply, India gave it their absolute best. Rohit Sharma played one of the finest ODI knocks by a visiting batter at Lord’s, scoring 138 and sharing massive stands with Shubman Gill (77) and Virat Kohli (74).

But just when India looked set to pull off the heist, Sam Curran produced a magical spell of left-arm swing bowling. He removed set batters and debutants alike, finishing with 4/75. India ultimately finished on 360/7, falling 27 runs short.

Jacob Bethell was named Player of the Match for his all-round contribution (91 runs + the wicket of Rohit Sharma). Joe Root took home the Player of the Series award for his incredible consistency with the bat.

Full Scorecard Tables (Updated with Complete India Innings)

England Innings—387/3 (50 Overs)

Did Not Bat: Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue

England Bowling Figures

India Innings – 360/7 (50 Overs)

Did Not Bat: Prince Yadav, Prasidh Krishna

India Bowling Figures (Against England)

Fall of Wickets (India)

Key Partnerships (India)

Turning Points of the Match

1. The Opening Carnage (England’s 27-Run Powerplay Start)

England came out swinging. Duckett and Bethell took 27 runs off the first three overs, including five boundaries. This aggressive intent set the tone for the rest of the innings and put India’s bowlers on the back foot immediately.

2. The 192-Run Opening Stand

This was the highest opening partnership for England against India in ODI history. Bethell played the anchor role, while Duckett played the aggressor. By the time Bethell fell in the 31st over, England had already crossed 190, ensuring that even a collapse wouldn’t derail them.

3. Root and Buttler’s 63-Run Blitz in 19 Balls

This was where India lost the match. From overs 47 to 50, England smashed 62 runs. Gurnoor Brar’s 48th over went for 23 runs, and Arshdeep’s final over was hit for 17. Buttler’s strike rate of 315.38 and Root’s 154.17 turned a par score of 330 into an unreachable 388.

4. The Golden Duck of Shreyas Iyer (43.6 Overs)

India were cruising at 304/2 in the 44th over, needing just 84 runs from 42 balls with Rohit and Kohli set. But Rohit fell in the 39th over. Then, in the 44th over, Sam Curran dismissed Ishan Kishan. Three balls later, he trapped the new batter Shreyas Iyer for a golden duck (0 off 3). That double-wicket maiden over completely shifted the momentum.

5. The Curran Burst (Overs 45-47)

Sam Curran returned to remove Virat Kohli (caught by Brook) in the 46th over. He then dismissed Axar Patel. In the span of four overs, India went from 304/2 to 329/7. The chase was effectively over.

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Batting Analysis

England: A Complete Unit

Ben Duckett (141 off 135): This was the innings of a lifetime. Duckett played with old-school ODI elegance. He didn’t need to slog; he just timed the ball beautifully. His 18 fours were placed into gaps with surgical precision. He became the first player to score 140+ in an ODI at Lord’s, breaking Viv Richards’ 45-year-old record.

Jacob Bethell (91 off 93): The young left-hander showed immense maturity. Playing only his third ODI as an opener, he rotated strike brilliantly and punished the loose balls. He fell agonizingly short of a deserved century, but his 192-run stand with Duckett was the foundation upon which England built their total.

Joe Root (74 off 48): Mr. Consistent. This was Root’s sixth consecutive ODI half-century. When he arrived, the run rate was around 6.5. He accelerated effortlessly, proving that he is the ultimate finisher in this English line-up.

Jos Buttler (41 off 13):* Vintage Buttler. He walked in with 13 balls left and smashed 3 sixes and 4 fours. His strike rate of 315.38 shows why he is still one of the most feared hitters in world cricket.

India: Top Order Brilliance, Middle Order Mess

Rohit Sharma (138 off 110): Pure class. This was Rohit’s 34th ODI century and the first by any Indian at Lord’s. He hit 17 fours and 5 sixes, many of which were pulled and driven with effortless timing. He paced his innings perfectly—slow in the powerplay, aggressive in the middle, and dominant in the death. He was the only reason India stayed in the chase for so long.

Shubman Gill (77 off 84): The captain played a supporting role perfectly. He held one end up while Rohit attacked. His dismissal to Adil Rashid—trapped lbw—broke a 147-run stand that was threatening to chase down the target single-handedly.

Virat Kohli (74 off 60): Kohli arrived when the asking rate was high and played a counter-attacking knock. His three sixes were massive. He looked dangerous until Sam Curran produced a brilliant slower ball to get him caught at mid-off. Had Kohli stayed for another 10 overs, India would have won.

The Middle-Order Collapse: Ishan Kishan (14), Shreyas Iyer (0), and KL Rahul (12) failed to capitalize on the platform. Iyer’s golden duck was particularly damaging, as it brought the new batter Rahul in against a red-hot Curran with the asking rate over 12.

Bowling Analysis

England: Curran Steals the Show

Sam Curran (4/75): This was a spell of high intelligence. Curran used slower balls, cutters, and changes of pace to confuse the Indian batters. He removed Kishan, Iyer (golden duck), Kohli, and Axar. His dismissal of Kohli in the 46th over was the match-defining moment.

Jofra Archer (1/63): Archer was expensive but intimidating. His pace rattled the Indian lower order. He bowled a brilliant yorker to clean up KL Rahul, showing he is slowly returning to his best.

Jacob Bethell (1/49): The part-timer delivered the biggest wicket of the match. His delivery that bowled Rohit Sharma was a straight ball that skidded on. It was a massive moment, and Bethell celebrated like he had won the World Cup.

Adil Rashid (1/64): Rashid broke the dangerous opening stand by trapping Gill lbw. Though he went for runs, he provided the crucial breakthrough at a time when India were cruising at 147/0.

India: Lacking Firepower

India missed Jasprit Bumrah terribly.

Prasidh Krishna (2/69) was the best Indian bowler, picking up Bethell and Brook. But he lacked support from the other end.
Gurnoor Brar (0/97) had a nightmare debut. He conceded 97 runs in his 10 overs, including 23 in the 48th over which pushed England past 380.
Prince Yadav (1/79) showed promise with the wicket of Duckett, but his 11 wides reflected his inexperience at the highest level.
Arshdeep Singh (0/72) and Axar Patel (0/61) were surprisingly wicketless. Axar was the most economical, but with just one spinner on a flat deck, India lacked variety.

Captaincy Analysis

Harry Brook – Masterstroke after Masterstroke

Harry Brook won the toss and batted first without hesitation—the right decision on a belter of a pitch. His bowling changes were aggressive. He gave the new ball to Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson to contain runs. But his smartest move was bringing on Jacob Bethell for the 39th over, knowing that Rohit might try to hit a part-timer out of the park. It worked—Bethell bowled Rohit. Brook rotated his bowlers perfectly and never allowed the Indian lower order to get settled.

Shubman Gill – Out-Captained on the Day

Gill admitted after the game that his team gave away 62 runs in the last 3 overs, which proved fatal. His decision to play four fast bowlers and just one spinner (Axar) backfired when the quicks went for plenty. He didn’t use his part-timers (like Rohit or Kohli) at all, which was a missed opportunity. While Gill led from the front with 77 runs, his bowling strategy and field placements during England’s death overs were poor.

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Records Broken & Milestones Achieved

What This Means for the Series

England Dominance

With this 27-run victory, England clinched the three-match ODI series 2-1. This completes a stunning white-ball summer for the hosts, having already beaten India 4-0 in the T20I series. Under Brendon McCullum’s aggressive coaching philosophy, England have found a new identity. Duckett and Bethell look like a settled opening pair, and the middle order of Root, Brook, and Buttler is the envy of the world.

India’s Reality Check

For the world’s No. 1 ODI team, this tour has been humbling. They have lost both the T20I and ODI series. The batting department (Rohit, Gill, Kohli) is still world-class, but the bowling attack looks toothless without Jasprit Bumrah. The decision to bench Kuldeep Yadav and play four pacers on a flat track will be heavily debated. With the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching, India must find a way to win matches when 380 is posted against them.

Final Word

The England vs India 3rd ODI 2026 was a classic. It had everything a cricket fan could ask for: massive sixes, stunning fours, brilliant catches, and heart-stopping drama. While Rohit Sharma’s 138 will be remembered for years, Sam Curran’s middle-over mastery proved that bowling wins you series. England celebrated in front of a packed Lord’s crowd, while India walked away knowing they were just 27 runs short of glory.

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