India will take on England in the series-deciding third ODI at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground in London on Sunday, July 19, 2026. With the three-match bilateral series locked at 1-1, both teams will aim to clinch the trophy in this high-stakes final fixture at the home of cricket.
England leveled the series in Cardiff with a four-wicket victory. Joe Root scored an unbeaten 99 while Gus Atkinson and Jofra Archer picked up three wickets each. The Men in Blue collapsed from 178/3 to 233 all out in the recent match. Virat Kohli (65) and Shreyas (66) smashed fifties while other batters struggled.
India previously dominated the opening match in Birmingham by six wickets. Skipper Shubman Gill scored 80 runs before he retired hurt.
India vs England 3rd ODI: Match Details
Match: England vs India, 3rd ODI
Tournament: India tour of England, 2026
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM LOCAL (3:30 PM IST / 10:00 AM GMT)
Venue: Lord's, London
Live Streaming: JioHotstar app & website
Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network
India vs England 3rd ODI: Team News
India will have to make one change to their bowling attack. Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav could replace Washington Sundar, who suffered a hamstring injury and did not take the field during the second innings.
Shubman Gill will lead a strong batting lineup featuring Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer, while Jasprit Bumrah will spearhead the pace attack, including Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar.
England regained momentum after successfully chasing 234 in Cardiff. Joe Root has anchored the top order in the last two matches. Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, and Saqib Mahmood form a formidable pace attack, while Adil Rashid adds experience to the spin department.
India vs England 3rd ODI: Predicted Playing XI
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), KL Rahul (WK), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna.
England: Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood.
India vs England 3rd ODI: Pitch Report
A 2.5-meter slope pitch at Lord's offers early seam movement and sharp swing to fast bowlers during the power play. As the ball loses its hardness, strokeplay becomes significantly easier, allowing top-order batters to build substantial partnerships.
Spinners will play a supporting role during the middle overs. Teams batting first will target a total in the 270-280 range to set a formidable target during the series decider.
India vs England 3rd ODI: Weather Report
London will experience pleasant conditions throughout Sunday, with temperatures between 21°C and 23°C during match hours. Sky conditions will shift from partly sunny to overcast in the afternoon, with zero percent chance of precipitation ensuring a complete match at Lord's.
India vs England 3rd ODI: Head-to-Head Record
India and England have met 112 times in 50-over international cricket. The Men in Blue secured 62 wins, while England have secured 45 victories. Two matches ended in a tie, and three produced no result. Notably, India secured four in their last five matches against England.
India vs England 3rd ODI: Key Battles to Watch
Virat Kohli vs Adil Rashid: Virat Kohli has scored 126 runs off 145 balls against Adil Rashid in ODIs, but the leg-spinner has dismissed him five times. The former Indian spinner will try to negotiate the spin and play a big knock.
Joe Root vs Jasprit Bumrah: Joe Root has scored 74 runs off 88 balls against Jasprit Bumrah while giving away his wicket three times in 50-over encounters. The Indian pacer will aim to dismiss Root early to prevent England from posting a big total.
Jos Buttler vs Jasprit Bumrah: Jos Buttler has never been dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah in ODI cricket. However, Bumrah's death-over yorkers will trouble Buttler in the final overs.
India vs England 3rd ODI: Players to Watch
India
Virat Kohli: The star batter has accumulated 547 runs at an extraordinary average of 91.17 across his last 10 ODI outings. He smashed 65 runs off 66 balls, including 8 fours in the second ODI.
Shubman Gill: The Indian captain carries stellar form into the decider, scoring 484 runs at an average of 96.80 and a strike rate of 114.42, including four half-centuries and one century, in 2026.
Jasprit Bumrah: The fast bowler provides early breakthroughs in power play. He is also India's main death-over weapon with his pinpoint yorkers.
England
Joe Root: The experienced anchor delivered a match-winning 99 not out in Cardiff and averages 65.88 over his last 10 ODI matches.
Harry Brook: The English skipper brings destructive intent to the middle order, scoring 408 runs at a strike rate of 112.70 in recent fixtures.
Adil Rashid: The veteran leg-spinner offers crucial middle-over control, claiming 18 wickets at an economical 5.21 economy rate over his last 10 games.
India vs England 3rd ODI Free Live Streaming & Telecast Details
Cricket fans in India can watch the third ODI live on the Sony Sports Network channels on television. Live digital streaming will be accessible on the JioHotstar app and website. Broadcast coverage will start prior to the official coin toss at 3:30 PM IST.
India vs England 3rd ODI Match Prediction
India will enter the series decider as narrow favorites. However, England's home advantage and pace attack will test the visitors early under cloudy skies. India can defeat England in a thrilling final to claim the series trophy.
