IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Team India star Rohit Sharma received a grand reception after his marathon 138 against England in the series-deciding third and final ODI against England at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. With the 39-year-old’s cramps finally showing up and Jacob Bethell claiming his wicket by castling the India star, he had to walk off. Nevertheless, the crowd couldn’t help but applaud Rohit’s efforts, regardless of his effort.
IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: What piece of history did Rohit Sharma create at the Lord’s Cricket Ground?
Coming into the game, the veteran was under immense pressure as reports around his retirement spread wide and fast after managing scores of 11 and 26 in the first two games. While BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia had firmly shut down the retirement rumours after the Lord’s fixture, Rohit was still under immense scrutiny as a young and dynamic Yashasvi Jaiswal was waiting in the wings. The added pressure of chasing down almost an improbable 388 in an ODI put things further into perspective.
A simply HUGE wicket for England! 🏴
And Rohit walks off at Lord’s for what might be the final time 👏 pic.twitter.com/qbpjYx0way
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 19, 2026
While the explosive opener didn’t start in the most effective opener, he hung around and pounced on bad balls, notably smashing Josh Tongue for a six and two fours in the same over. Rohit’s first fifty in three innings at Lord’s came with back-to-back boundaries off only 50 deliveries, keeping the Men in Blue in the hunt to chase down the total. Despite Shubman Gill falling for 77 and their 147-run opening stand, Rohit kept growing in confidence and eventually belted a hundred off only 84 deliveries in what is a high-pressure game. In the process, he became the first Indian batter to ton up in ODIs at the Lord’s, where Rohit also likely batted for the final time. The wicket came in the 39th over, ending his 110-ball knock laced with 17 fours and five sixes.
IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Can Team India chase down 388?
With the tourists having Virat Kohli at the crease, they can still dare to dream despite the target being as high as 388. At the time of writing this, the 37-year-old had passed fifty, keeping their side on track. Should the Men in Blue get over the line, it will be the second-highest successful run-chase in ODI history.
Earlier, England captain Harry Brook won the toss and opted to bat first. Ben Duckett starred with his fourth ODI ton, hammering 141 and shared a 193-opening stand with Bethell, who made 91. Jos Buttler flexed his death-over hitting skills with an unbeaten 41 off 13 balls, while Joe Root belted 74.
