It all comes down to Lord’s. England and India meet at the Home of Cricket on Sunday for a winner-takes-all series decider with the three-match ODI series level at 1-1. India dominated the opener at Edgbaston before Joe Root’s masterclass in Cardiff hauled England back into the contest.
With the 2027 ODI World Cup on the horizon, both sides need a statement victory. Washington Sundar’s injury adds a fresh complication for India as they try to clinch a series win on English soil.
ENG vs IND 3rd ODI Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | England vs India, 3rd ODI (Series Decider) |
| Series | India tour of England, 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, 19 July 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM LOCAL / 10:00 AM GMT / 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London |
| Series Status | Level 1-1 |
Source: Cricbuzz
ENG vs IND ODI Series Recap
| Match | Venue | Result | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Edgbaston, Birmingham | India won by 6 wickets | Axar Patel (4/62 & 57*) |
| 2nd ODI | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | England won by 4 wickets | Joe Root (99*) |
India were outstanding at Edgbaston. Axar Patel ripped through England’s batting with 4/62, reducing the hosts to 107/6 before Root (76*) and Dawson (68) dragged them to 258. Shubman Gill (80, retired hurt) and Washington Sundar (52*) then guided the chase home with 28 balls to spare.
Cardiff was a different story. India posted just 233 all out despite half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer (66) and Virat Kohli (65), with Jofra Archer taking 3/47. Bumrah struck with the very first ball of the chase, dismissing Duckett for a golden duck. England were 8/2 before Root produced an extraordinary 99 not out off 133 balls to steer his side home with 35 balls remaining.
Lord’s Pitch Report
Lord’s is a true test for both batters and bowlers. The famous 2.5-metre slope from the Pavilion End to the Nursery End creates awkward angles that trouble even the best players. Seamers get swing and movement with the new ball, especially under cloud cover. The pitch tends to flatten out after the first ten overs, rewarding patient batting.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| ODI Matches Hosted | 69 |
| Batting First Wins | 33 |
| Chasing Wins | 33 |
| Tied | 2 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 237 |
| Highest ODI Score | 334/4 (ENG vs IND, 1975) |
| Lowest ODI Score | 107 (SA vs ENG, 2003) |
Sources: ESPNcricinfo, Sportskeeda
The win record is perfectly split between batting first and chasing at Lord’s. A competitive first-innings total should sit in the 260 to 280 range. Left-arm bowlers, including Arshdeep Singh, historically enjoy an advantage bowling from the Pavilion End into the slope.
ENG vs IND 3rd ODI Weather Report
The forecast for London on Sunday looks good for cricket. Expect a high of around 22°C with sunny intervals. The chance of rain is just 10%, so a full 50-over contest is virtually certain. A complete day of cricket at Lord’s for the series decider.
ENG vs IND Head-to-Head
India hold a comfortable lead in the all-time ODI record. At Lord’s, however, England have a narrow edge.
| Overall | At Lord’s | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 112 | 8 |
| India Wins | 62 | 3 |
| England Wins | 45 | 4 |
| Tied | 2 | 1 |
| No Result | 3 | 0 |
Sources: ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz
ENG vs IND 3rd ODI Playing XIs
England (Probable)
England are likely to stick with the XI that levelled the series in Cardiff. Saqib Mahmood and Gus Atkinson replaced Josh Tongue and Liam Dawson for the 2nd ODI and both delivered.
Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
India (Probable)
Washington Sundar has been ruled out with a hamstring injury. Kuldeep Yadav is the likely replacement. KL Rahul is expected to return after missing the 2nd ODI with illness, replacing Ishan Kishan behind the stumps.
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh
ENG vs IND 3rd ODI Key Players to Watch
- Joe Root (ENG): Root is in the form of his life. He has scored 175 runs in this series without being dismissed (76* and 99*). Across his last three ODI innings, he has 286 runs without losing his wicket. Root has also scored 466 runs in 11 ODIs at Lord’s, making him the most dangerous player on either side at this venue.
- Jasprit Bumrah (IND): Bumrah set the tone in Cardiff by dismissing Duckett with the very first ball of the chase. Lord’s suits his style perfectly. The slope, the seam movement, and his ability to swing the ball both ways make him India’s biggest weapon in the powerplay.
- Virat Kohli (IND): Kohli scored 65 in Cardiff and looks to have found his rhythm. Lord’s holds special significance for the former captain, who scored a memorable Test century here in 2018. With 14,797 ODI runs and just 203 short of 15,000, personal milestones add extra motivation.
- Jofra Archer (ENG): Archer was England’s standout bowler in Cardiff, taking 3/47 to dismantle India’s lower order. His pace and bounce from the Lord’s slope could be devastating. The matchup between Archer and India’s top three will be critical in the first ten overs.
ENG vs IND 3rd ODI Live Streaming and TV Guide
| Region | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| UK & Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event | Sky Go, NOW Sports |
| India | Sony Sports Network | JioHotstar |
| Australia | Fox Cricket (Foxtel) | Kayo Sports |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Fubo, Willow TV app |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now |
| South Africa | SuperSport | DStv Stream |
Sources: Cricbuzz, Sunday Guardian Live
ENG vs IND 3rd ODI Verdict
This is as evenly matched as a series decider gets. England have Root in extraordinary form and the confidence of squaring the series. India have the deeper squad and the big-match pedigree of Kohli, Rohit, and Bumrah. The loss of Washington Sundar weakens India’s balance, but bringing in Kuldeep Yadav gives them a genuine wicket-taking spinner who could exploit any turn on offer.
Lord’s suits both attacks. Bumrah and Arshdeep can exploit the slope with the new ball. Archer and Atkinson offer similar pace and bounce from the other end. The first ten overs will decide this match. If India’s top order survives Archer and Mahmood, their batting depth should see them through. If England’s seamers strike early, Root could finish the job again.
Prediction: India to edge a tight contest and clinch the series 2-1.
