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Patience, power, perfection – Duckett’s record-breaking innings
Ben Duckett produced a record-breaking innings of 141 for England against India in the third and final One Day International at Lord's, setting a new record for the highest score by any men's batter in an ODI at the ground. His innings surpassed a mark that had stood for exactly half a century, underlining the significance of the achievement in the context of the sport's history at one of cricket's most storied venues.
Duckett's 141 eclipsed the previous record of 138, which had been set by West Indies great Sir Viv Richards back in 1975. The knock was praised for combining patience, power and precision, and came during a live decider between England and India in the ODI series.
In short
- Ben Duckett scored a record 141 in the 3rd ODI at Lord's.
- He broke Sir Viv Richards' 1975 record of 138.
- It's now the highest men's ODI score ever at Lord's.
Explained simply
Ben Duckett is an England cricketer who played in a One Day International against India at Lord's in London. Lord's is cricket's most famous ground and is regarded as the spiritual home of English cricket, making achievements there particularly significant in the sport's history.
Duckett scored 141 runs in the match, setting a new record for the highest individual score ever made in a One Day International at Lord's. This broke a record that had stood for exactly 50 years, set by West Indies legend Viv Richards, who scored 138 runs at the same ground in 1975. In cricket, breaking a record that has endured for half a century at one of sport's most prestigious venues is considered a major milestone.