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England edged India by 27 runs in the third ODI at Lord’s to seal the three-match series 2-1, with the match producing a high-quality contest between bat and ball throughout the day. England posted 387 for 3, the highest List A total ever recorded at Lord’s, and then held their nerve as India replied with 360 for 7 in a chase that stayed alive deep into the final overs.

Ben Duckett was the key figure in England’s innings, producing a superb 141 that set the platform for the hosts’ huge total. He found strong support from Jacob Bethell, who made 91, and Joe Root, who added 74 not out, while Jos Buttler and Harry Brook provided valuable late acceleration to push England well beyond 380. England’s final surge was decisive, with 82 runs coming in the last five overs and India unable to contain the closing partnership.

India’s reply was built around an exceptional innings from Rohit Sharma, who made 138 and became the first Indian batter to score an ODI century at Lord’s. Shubman Gill also batted fluently for 77, giving India a strong opening stand and keeping the chase in control for much of the first half of the innings. Rohit’s innings was the standout performance of the chase and gave India a genuine chance before the required rate began to climb sharply.

Virat Kohli’s 74 added further stability, and the partnership between Rohit and Kohli briefly kept India in contention. However, once the key middle-overs wickets fell, the pressure from England’s bowlers forced India into a more difficult position. Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer could not make a significant contribution, and India were left needing too much from the lower order in the final phase.

Sam Curran was England’s most effective bowler, taking 4 wickets in a crucial spell that broke India’s momentum at key moments.

Adil Rashid also played an important role through the middle overs, while England’s decision to go with Josh Tongue in the attack helped maintain pressure despite India’s strong start. With Jasprit Bumrah absent, England were able to attack the scoring areas and defend the total successfully.

The result gave England a series win that carried real weight, especially after their earlier success in the T20I series. For India, the match will be remembered for Rohit’s landmark Lord’s century and the quality of the chase, but also for missed opportunities in the field and with the ball. It was a match defined by high scoring, big individual performances, and England’s greater control in the decisive moments.