England secured a 2-1 series win against India after a high-scoring encounter at Lord’s, finishing 27 runs ahead. The hosts set a new venue record with 383-7, eclipsing the previous best of 334-4 established against India in 1975.
Ben Duckett led the charge with a career-best 141 off 135 deliveries, the highest individual men’s ODI score recorded at the ground. He combined with Jacob Bethell, who contributed 91, for a 192-run opening partnership. Joe Root continued his impressive consistency by scoring 74 not out, and Jos Buttler provided a late boost with an aggressive 41 from only 13 balls.
Chasing a daunting total, India stayed competitive thanks to Rohit Sharma’s brilliant 138. Sharma and Shubman Gill, who made 77, built a 147-run stand to keep their team in contention. However, the momentum shifted once Bethell bowled Rohit in the 38th over. Virat Kohli attempted to guide India home with 74, but wickets fell regularly around him. Sam Curran eventually dismissed Kohli, limiting India to 360-7 and confirming the series result for England.
