England clinched their One Day International series against India with a commanding performance at Lord's, securing a 2-1 series win following their T20 success. The victory was built on a record-breaking partnership between opening batsmen Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell.
Duckett scored 141 and Bethell contributed 91 in their 192-run stand, which propelled England to a formidable total of 387 for three. This score marked the highest individual and team total in an ODI at Lord's. Jos Buttler added a rapid 41 from just 13 balls to further bolster the total.
India, despite being the top-ranked team in ODIs, were without key bowler Jasprit Bumrah due to injury. This absence was felt as England's openers attacked with freedom. Bethell was eventually caught in the deep for 91, but Duckett reached his fourth ODI century and continued to score heavily before being dismissed for 141. Joe Root remained unbeaten on 74, extending his record of consecutive ODI half-centuries to six and remaining not out throughout the three-match series.
India's chase was spearheaded by captain Rohit Sharma, who scored 138, and Virat Kohli, who made 74. The pair put on a significant partnership, at one point having India ahead of England's scoring rate at the same stage. Sharma reached his century off 84 balls, rolling back the years on what may be his final international appearance for India.
However, as the required run rate climbed, both batsmen began to struggle. Sharma, facing physical challenges, was eventually clean bowled. Kohli continued his fight, reaching his half-century with a six, but was ultimately dismissed by Sam Curran. England's bowlers managed to restrict India, with the team finishing on 360 for seven, falling short by 27 runs in a match that saw a combined 747 runs scored. 
The match also served as a tribute to the late West Indian cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers. The performances of Duckett and Bethell, both left-handed batsmen, were highlighted as fitting in the context of the day's tributes.