LONDON, England: England capped off a remarkable home series against India in emphatic fashion, defeating the visitors by 27 runs in the final ODI to clinch the series 2-1, following their comprehensive 4-0 whitewash in the T20 internationals.
In a run-fest at Lord’s Cricket Ground, England posted a mammoth 387 for 3 before restricting India to 360 for 7, sealing a dominant victory that underlined their supremacy across both formats on home soil.
⚡ ENGLAND CRUSH INDIA AT LORD’S! 🏴🏆🎉💔🏏
What an absolute, jaw-dropping thriller at the Home of Cricket! 🏟️✨ England completely dominated the high-stakes series decider, posting a truly historic, record-breaking total of 387/3! 🤯🔥 Ben Duckett lit up the entire stadium with… pic.twitter.com/epowDPkVJF— Jennifer Wyne (@SportifyClips) July 19, 2026
Ben Duckett’s magnificent 141 and Jacob Bethell’s fluent 91 laid the foundation, while Jos Buttler’s blistering unbeaten 41 off just 13 balls provided the late fireworks.
Duckett and Bethell set the stage
Electing to bat first, England openers made the most of a batting paradise. Duckett anchored the innings with a masterful 135-ball 141, finding the boundary 18 times and clearing the rope once. Bethell provided brilliant support with a 93-ball 91, featuring 11 fours and two sixes, as the pair added 192 for the first wicket, the highest opening partnership of the series.
Records tumbling at Lord’s 📊 pic.twitter.com/Mgs7zXq74q
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 19, 2026
Joe Root then accelerated with an unbeaten 74 off just 48 deliveries, while captain Harry Brook chipped in with 14 before falling to Prasidh Krishna. Buttler’s explosive cameo at the death, 41 off 13 balls with four fours and three sixes, propelled England past the 380-run mark.
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India’s bowlers toiled without much success, with Prasidh Krishna the pick of the attack, claiming 2 for 69 from his 10 overs. Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, and Axar Patel went wicketless, while Gurnoor Brar proved expensive, conceding 97 runs from his 10 overs.
Ben Duckett — 141 (135) 🥶
Jacob Bethell — 91 (93) 💥
Joe Root — 74* (48) 🚀
Jos Buttler — 41* (13) 🔥
ENGLAND POSTED A MASSIVE 387/3 IN THE SERIES DECIDER! 🤯
Indian bowlers got absolutely dismantled today. Looked less like an international attack and more like a club-level…— Jonathan (@suuuuspeed) July 19, 2026
India’s valiant chase falls short
In response, India got off to a flying start. Captain Rohit Sharma played a superb knock of 138 off 110 balls, smashing 17 fours and five sixes. Skipper Shubman Gill contributed 77, and the pair added 147 for the first wicket, raising hopes of a successful chase.
Virat Kohli kept the chase alive with a fluent 74 off 60 balls, but England’s bowlers struck at crucial intervals to derail India’s momentum. Sam Curran was the standout performer with the ball, claiming 4 for 75 from his 10 overs, including the key wickets of Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, and Axar Patel.
Adil Rashid broke the dangerous opening stand by dismissing Gill, while Jacob Bethell removed the well-set Rohit Sharma to shift the momentum in England’s favor. Jofra Archer and Bethell picked up one wicket apiece as India finished on 360 for 7, falling 27 runs short of the target.
🚨 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦-𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 🏴
They whitewashed India in T20Is; India bounced back in the first ODI, but Joe Root’s show and some brilliant cricket overall from the hosts had the last laugh 💥
Duckett’s highest innings at Lord’s,
Root’s 6 consecutive 50+ knocks… pic.twitter.com/snKKVWmaRL— Cricketangon (@cricketangon) July 19, 2026
A home series to remember for England
The victory marked England’s series-clinching win, having lost the second ODI before bouncing back to seal the series. Combined with their 4-0 T20I series triumph, the hosts have established their dominance across both white-ball formats on home soil.
Duckett’s Player of the Match performance and Curran’s four-wicket haul highlighted England’s all-round strength, while the team’s ability to perform under pressure will serve as a significant confidence booster ahead of future assignments.
