England achieved their highest-ever one-day international total at Lord's, scoring 387-3 to defeat India by 27 runs and secure a 2-1 series triumph. The formidable total was anchored by opener Ben Duckett's individual score of 141 runs from 135 balls, the largest men's ODI score at the historic venue. This surpassed England's previous record of 334-4 against the same opponent in 1975.
Duckett's exceptional innings featured 18 fours and a six, and he shared a crucial 192-run opening partnership with Jacob Bethell, who contributed 91 runs from 93 deliveries. Following their stand, Joe Root further bolstered England's score with an unbeaten 74 from 48 balls, marking his sixth consecutive ODI score of 50 or more. Jos Buttler also provided late impetus with a rapid unbeaten 41 off just 13 balls.
In pursuit of what would have been the second-highest successful target in ODIs, India's chase was spearheaded by a brilliant 138 from Rohit Sharma. The veteran batsman struck 17 fours and five sixes in his 111-ball knock. Sharma and Shubman Gill, who scored 77, put together a 147-run partnership before Gill was dismissed lbw. Sharma's departure in the 38th over, bowled by Bethell, proved to be a turning point.
Virat Kohli attempted to rally the Indian middle order, scoring 74, but with the required run rate escalating, he was eventually caught, effectively ending India's challenge. Despite late boundary hitting from the lower order, India concluded their innings at 360-7, falling short of England's imposing total. Sam Curran was a key bowler for England, taking 4-75, while Arshdeep Singh took 2-69 for India. The victory at Lord's secured a memorable series win for the hosts.