England unleashed a batting masterclass at Lord’s, dismantling India’s inexperienced bowling attack to post 387/3 in the ODI series decider on Sunday. In the process, the hosts shattered a 51-year-old record to register the highest-ever ODI total at the iconic venue, surpassing England’s 334/4 against India during the inaugural Cricket World Cup in 1975.England opt to bat first and it proved in their favor. Ben Duckett led the carnage with a sensational 141, while Jacob Bethell chipped in with 91 as the duo stitched together a record 192-run opening partnership. The hosts then accelerated in the death overs, with Joe Root continuing his purple patch through an unbeaten 74 off 48 balls and Jos Buttler blasting 41 off just 13 deliveries* to propel England to a daunting 387/3, setting India a massive 388-run target.
Highest ODI totals at Lord’s
- 387/3 – England vs India, 2026*
- 334/4 – England vs India, 1975
- 330/8 – South Africa vs England, 2025
- 328/6 – England vs Ireland, 2017
- 326/8 – India vs England, 2002
This total was also third highest score in ODI against India.
Highest ODI totals against India
- 438/4 – South Africa, Wankhede, 2015
- 411/8 – Sri Lanka, Rajkot, 2009
- 389/4 – Australia, Sydney, 2020
- 387/3 – England, Lord’s, 2026*
- 374/6 – Australia, Sydney, 2020
- 366/8 – England, Cuttack, 2017
Most runs scored in overs 41–50 against India (ODIs)
- 144 – South Africa, Wankhede, 2015
- 135 – South Africa, Johannesburg, 2013
- 126 – England, Lord’s, 2026*
- 124 – Sri Lanka, Kingston, 2013
India missed Bumrah
India sorely missed the injured Jasprit Bumrah as their pace attack of Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar struggled for consistency. Axar Patel was the lone frontline spinner, while Kuldeep Yadav’s continued omission once again raised questions. England capitalised on the inexperienced attack, hammering 42 boundaries and six sixes, including a blistering 126 runs in the final 10 overs.
Playing XIs for India vs England at Lord’s
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna.England: Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue.
