England produced a batting masterclass to post a mammoth 387/3 against India in the third and final ODI at Lord’s on Sunday, July 19, leaving the visitors with a daunting chase in the series decider. The hosts dominated from the opening over, exposing India’s inexperienced pace attack in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the match due to a knee injury.
England’s top order laid the foundation for the massive total with a sensational opening partnership. Ben Duckett led the charge with a magnificent 141 off 135 balls, while Jacob Bethell narrowly missed out on a century after scoring a fluent 91 off 93 deliveries. The momentum continued through the middle and death overs as Joe Root remained unbeaten on 74 off 48 balls, while Jos Buttler blasted 41 from just 13 deliveries* to power England to the highest-ever ODI total at Lord’s.
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India’s bowling attack struggled throughout the innings. Prasidh Krishna was the only bowler to claim multiple wickets, finishing with 2/69, while debutant Prince Yadav picked up one wicket despite conceding 79 runs. Arshdeep Singh (0/72) and Gurnoor Brar (0/97) endured difficult outings as England’s batters scored freely in every phase of the innings.
The disappointing bowling display sparked widespread criticism on social media, with many fans pointing to India’s heavy dependence on Bumrah. Several questioned the lack of a settled pace attack less than a year before the 2027 ODI World Cup, arguing that the team management has yet to identify reliable backup options.
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India’s death bowling proved particularly costly, conceding 126 runs in the final 10 overs, allowing England to turn a commanding total into a near-unassailable one.
England are dismantling India’s bowling attack. Pure carnage .387-3🏏
Ind really depends on bumrah ,without him the bowling unit looks below bar🤧
It’s a massive challenge for India to chase this down #ENGVSIND https://t.co/PL3hrIKiiu pic.twitter.com/cKk8Nmq5Pp
— BettercallmeRam (@VRamsurya) July 19, 2026
Disappointing bowling performance without bumrah our bowling is just ordinary england put highest total now it’s just only depends on our batters how they chase 🤞#INDvsENG #RohitSharma #ViratKohli
— Yash (@335Yash) July 19, 2026
Without Bumrah, India’s bowling was toothless and hapless. Decision not to play Kuldeep was flabbergasting. India have to bat spectacularly to prevent this tour from becoming an unmitigated disaster
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) July 19, 2026
With Kuldeep’s ODI decline, if Bumrah & Siraj are not playing, Ind’s bowling is very mediocre.. They don’t look like a good ODI team if those 2 are not playing.. Last 5 overs go for 82 in conditions where there plenty of reverse and slower ball was gripping plenty
— Sam Roy (@SamRoy84) July 19, 2026
Way to horrible bowling from India at the Lords
Except Prasidh no one looked danger and promising to take wickets with the new ball
Clearly we need the senior bowlers for the 2027 Wc like Siraj and Shami with jassi
We need to stop picking players by favouritism#ENGVSIND https://t.co/Ejl3HOzUmQ
— ReysCricBakchodi (@viratshrxff69) July 19, 2026
The 387/3 is now the highest ODI total ever recorded at Lord’s and the fourth-highest score against India in ODI history, surpassing Australia’s 374/6 at Sydney in 2020. Only South Africa’s 438/4 at the Wankhede in 2015, Sri Lanka’s 411/8 at Rajkot in 2009, and Australia’s 389/4 at Sydney in 2020 rank higher against India.
To clinch the series, Shubman Gill’s side must now produce one of the greatest run chases in ODI history. A successful chase of 388 would become the second-highest successful chase in men’s ODI cricket, making it a truly historic achievement.
