England and India arrive at Lord’s level at one win apiece, setting up a series decider at the ground where this exact fixture has produced both the highest total (334/4, 1975) and the highest successful run-chase (326/8, 2002) in ODI history.
Joe Root’s unbeaten 175 runs across the first two matches has been the single biggest thread of the series, and he’ll need more of the same if England are to complete back-to-back series wins over India.
India struck first with a six-wicket win at Edgbaston, England’s first ODI defeat at that ground since 2014, before England hit back with a four-wicket chase in Cardiff built around Joe Root’s unbeaten 99.
Both sides have shown clear strengths India’s top order has produced four individual half-centuries across two games, while England have leaned almost entirely on Root to bail out a fragile batting unit.
This preview covers squads, recent form, conditions at Lord’s, the head-to-head record, and our prediction for the England vs India 3rd ODI.
England vs India 3rd ODI – Details
The series decider is a straight winner-takes-all contest, with both sides having won one match apiece so far in this three-match series.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Match | 3rd ODI, England vs India |
| Series | India tour of England, 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, 19 July 2026 |
| Venue | Lord’s, London |
| Time (Local, BST) | 11:00 AM |
| Time (India) | 3:30 PM IST |
Winning Odds for England vs India
| Platform | ENG Win Odds | IND Win Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.10 | 1.95 |
| 4rabet | 2.12 | 1.99 |
| BetVibe | 2.18 | 1.95 |
| Stake | 2.06 | 1.79 |
England & India Squads for the 3rd ODI
Harry Brook’s England have leaned almost entirely on Joe Root’s form to carry their batting through two games, while Shubman Gill’s India have had four different batters register half-centuries and will look to close out the series with the same top-order depth.
England
Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Joe Root, Tom Banton (wk), Ben Duckett (wk), Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, James Coles, Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood, Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid.
Probable XI: Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid.
India
Shubman Gill (c), Shreyas Iyer (vc), Ishan Kishan (wk), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Rohit Sharma, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prince Yadav.
Probable XI: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav
England vs India 3rd ODI – Pitch & Weather Report
Lord’s has hosted 87 ODIs, with the side batting first winning 43 and the side chasing winning 39, so the toss carries little historical bias at this ground.
The pitch has offered plenty for the seamers so far this English summer, with both Test matches played here in 2026 showing pronounced lateral movement and inconsistent bounce.
Pitch Report
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | A traditionally seam-friendly surface with the famous slope; both 2026 Tests here have shown lateral movement and uneven bounce. |
| Batting Conditions | Average first-innings ODI score at this venue is around 238, rising to near 280–300 once the surface settles. |
| Bowling Assistance | New-ball swing and seam are pronounced in the first 10 overs; Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Archer and Tongue are all suited to these conditions. |
| Ground Dimensions | A relatively true outfield with the slope adding an extra variable for both batters and bowlers around off stump. |
| Toss & Conditions | Sides have historically leaned toward bowling first because of evening dew, though the bat-first and chase win records are almost identical here. |
Weather Report
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 22°C at the start of play, cooling slightly through the afternoon session. |
| Weather | Mostly cloudy with occasional sunny spells, typical of a London summer’s day. |
| Precipitation | Around a 10% chance of rain, so the match is unlikely to be affected by weather. |
| Humidity | Moderate through the day, rising slightly into the evening. |
| Wind | Light breeze, unlikely to be a major factor for either seam or spin. |
England vs India – Head to Head
India hold a substantial lead in the all-time ODI head-to-head between these two sides, though the series itself is level after one win apiece in the first two matches at Edgbaston and Cardiff.
| Series (2026) | IND Win | ENG Win | No result/Tied |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 |
England’s first ODI defeat at Edgbaston since 2014 came in the series opener, before Joe Root’s unbeaten 99 turned the second match at Cardiff in England’s favour.
Players to Watch for England vs India 3rd ODI
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Joe Root (ENG) | Unbeaten in both innings of this series so far for a combined 175 runs, and by some distance England’s most reliable batter. |
| Harry Brook (ENG, c) | Captain looking for his side’s first ODI series win over India since 2018, with England’s batting otherwise short on consistency. |
| Jofra Archer (ENG) | England’s most dangerous new-ball threat on a seam-friendly Lord’s surface, with 15 wickets from his last 6 ODIs. |
| Shubman Gill (IND, c) | Set up the series-opening win with 80 not out (retired hurt) and has been India’s most fluent batter on tour. |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | India’s top batter in the decider, with 477 runs at an average of 79.5 in his last 7 ODIs. |
| Jasprit Bumrah (IND) | Making his first ODI appearances since the 2023 World Cup final, and the bowler most likely to trouble England’s top order with the new ball. |
Winner Prediction
England will take confidence from home conditions and Joe Root’s outstanding form, while Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue have led an impressive pace attack throughout the series. India, however, boast greater batting depth, with multiple players contributing consistently, and Jasprit Bumrah has strengthened their bowling unit since his return.
With both teams evenly matched, India hold a slight edge thanks to their balanced line-up and recent all-round performances, though England’s home advantage and Root’s form make this a finely poised series decider.
