New Delhi. The third and decisive match of the ODI series is to be played between India and England on Sunday (today) at Lord’s ground. After winning the match played in Birmingham by 6 wickets, India lost the second match played in Cardiff by 4 wickets. Now the match played at ‘Home of Cricket’ will decide the winner of the series. For India, despite the defeat in Cardiff, a big positive was the return of Virat Kohli, who looked confident during his brilliant innings of 65 runs. However, Rohit’s form remains a matter of major concern. The former Indian captain has been able to score only one half-century in eight ODI innings this year. He will be eager to score well while opening in the series-deciding match.
Wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul could not play in Cardiff due to illness. Now India will hope for the return of this player in the decisive match. Since the beginning of 2025, Rahul has been one of India’s most reliable ODI batsmen and his average has been above 50. After Washington Sundar’s exit, team selection can also play an important role, due to which India may have to rethink the balance of its playing eleven.
India has not won ODI at Lord’s for 22 years
Lord’s has seen many memorable moments for India, but the visiting team has not been able to win any ODI match on this ground since 2004. By ending this drought, not only will the series be won, but the finale of the tour will also be memorable. On the other hand, Joe Root has once again proved himself by playing an unbeaten inning of 99 runs in Cardiff. This innings has boosted the confidence not only of Root but of the entire English team. The former captain now has half-centuries in five consecutive ODI matches. Root’s composure against Jasprit Bumrah in the second ODI will boost England’s morale, but India’s main fast bowler will try his best to make this match in his favor at Lord’s.
What time will the match start?
The second ODI played in Cardiff started at 5.30 pm Indian time. However, the match at Lord’s will start at the time of the first match. This match will start at 3.30 pm Indian time.
Where will you be able to watch live in India?
In India, this match will be telecast live on various TV channels of Sony Sports Network. If you want to watch the match on mobile or online, its live streaming will be available on JioHotstar app and website.
India team: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav.
England team: Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Joffra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethel, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), James Coles, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacques, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Josh Tong.
