ENG beat India by 27 runs to win the series 2-1
Jacob Bethell was adjudged 'Player of the Match' for his all-round show
Rohit Sharma smashed a scintillating 138 runs in a losing cause
England survived Rohit Sharma hurricane as they beat India by 27 runs in the decider at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday, July 19. With this win, the Three Lions sealed the three-match series by 2-1.
India suffered a huge blow before the match as their spearhead paceman Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the match due to an injury to his left knee, while fielding in the last match. The absence of their premier pacer reflected on the bowling which looked toothless as English openers - Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell forged a massive 192-run opening stand.
Even after the openers departed, the bowlers didn't get any respite as Joe Root's 74 off 48 and Jos Buttler's explosive 41 off just 13 balls provided the final flourish to England's innings, which ultimately proved decisive.
In response, India put on a good chase and reached to 360/7 in their stipulated 50 overs but fell short by 27 runs. They got off to a solid start thanks to a 147-run opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.
After Gill departed, Rohit continued his charge, silencing his critics with a valiant 138, while Virat Kohli chipped in with 74 off 60 to keep India in the contest. However, the target proved just beyond their reach as India fell 27 runs short, losing the series 2-1.
India Vs England, 3rd ODI: Toss Update
England have won the toss and have opted to bat in the 3rd ODI at Lord's.
India Vs England, 3rd ODI: Playing XIs
England: Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna
