England seal series with record Lord’s ODI total
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England beat India by 27 runs at Lord's to seal a 2-1 series victory, with Ben Duckett striking a record-breaking 141 as the hosts posted the highest ODI total ever recorded at the venue. His innings surpassed England's previous individual best at Lord's, set against India back in 1975, and underpinned a total of 387-3 that proved just too much for the tourists despite a strong reply.
England reached 387-3, built on a 192-run opening stand between Duckett and Jacob Bethell (91), before Joe Root's unbeaten 74 and Jos Buttler's rapid 41 off just 13 balls pushed the total further. India responded with 360-7, driven by Rohit Sharma's 138 and a 147-run stand with Shubman Gill (77), but Rohit's dismissal in the 38th over shifted momentum, and Virat Kohli's departure for 74 to Sam Curran effectively ended India's chase, leaving the tourists 27 runs short.
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In short
- England beat India by 27 runs, winning the ODI series 2-1
- Ben Duckett's 141 set a new Lord's individual ODI record
- Rohit Sharma's 138 wasn't enough for India's chase
How this story developed
- 3 months ago England's batting lineup produced a commanding performance at Lord's, accumulating 387 runs whilst losing only three wickets in their 50 overs.
- 3 months ago England beat India by 27 runs at Lord's to seal a 2-1 series victory, with Ben Duckett striking a record-breaking 141 as the hosts posted the highest ODI total ever recorded at the venue.
Explained simply
One Day International cricket matches give each team one innings to bat, with a maximum of 50 overs each. Bilateral series typically comprise five matches between two countries. Lord's is the world's most famous cricket ground, located in London, and matches there carry special prestige.
England and India are two of the world's strongest international cricket teams with a long-established rivalry. India has been especially dominant in recent ODI cricket, whilst England has consistently ranked among the world's best. Matches between them attract millions of viewers around the world.
Results in ODI series between major nations significantly affect international rankings and serve as important preparation before world tournaments. Strong performances in such competitions can shape team momentum and confidence heading into crucial periods. Bilateral series victories against top-ranked opponents are therefore considered valuable achievements.
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