When the legendary Indian white-ball player Rohit Sharma hits the field for the series-deciding third ODI against England at Lord’s on Sunday, everyone in the cricket world will be watching him closely because there is a lot of conjecture about his future.
The BCCI has stated that the game will not be Rohit’s final one in international cricket amid the heavy speculation, but the former India skipper has a point to prove after struggling in the first two games.
The 39-year-old has not been able to find any flow thus far in the series, which has fueled discussions about lasting until the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa. Vintage Rohit is all about smoothly executing his front foot pull shots off the pacers and maneuvering the spinners.
Cardiff’s two-paced pitch made things more difficult for Rohit, who took up to nine straight dot balls before being removed. Rohit might be able to find his rhythm on a real batting surface in the “Home of Cricket” and deliver a spectacular knock in the series finale.
Rohit had led from the front as the team’s captain by taking up the dangerous position of an enforcer during the powerplay. On Sunday, his supporters would like to see that same Rohit. The veteran opener’s greatest obstacle in the first ten overs would be Jofra Archer’s fast paced deliveries.
After being dismissed cheaply at Sophia Gardens, current captain Shubman Gill has looked the part in the batting department and would be eager to get a big hundred. In contrast to Rohit’s difficulties, the ODI format is still dominated by another aging superstar, Virat Kohli.
On Thursday, he was on track to get another hundred, but he was dismissed by Archer, which caused the middle order to collapse and cost India the match. That experience would make the team more intelligent moving into the series finale.
Ishan Kishan, who filled in for an ailing KL Rahul, and a few other batters were hit by the short ball, demonstrating the visitors’ continued unease with rising deliveries. Shreyas Iyer has performed admirably in the middle order, and his assured performance against Adil Rashid and company has been the most notable feature of his batting.
After Washington Sundar suffered a hamstring injury, the team may finally give Kuldeep Yadav a chance to bowl. Washington’s on-field injury at Cardiff may cause the team management to alter their plans, even though they aim to bat till number eight. But to replace Washington, the selectors selected Harsh Dubey, a left-arm spinner.
Axar Patel has performed admirably as a spin all-rounder in Ravindra Jadeja’s absence. Like Kohli, Joe Root keeps scoring runs, so the Indian bowlers will need to figure out how to stop him. With the exception of Root, England’s batsmen haven’t accomplished much, and they want to improve on Sunday.
In the second ODI, England substituted an extra seamer for Liam Dawson. If circumstances call for it, he might return to the side.
India vs England Head-to-Head:
India and England have faced each other in 108 ODIs, with India winning 59 matches, England 45. Three games ended in a no-result, and two were tied.
India vs England Pitch Report:
The pitch at London’s Lord’s Cricket Ground usually provides a very balanced surface that helps pace bowlers move laterally early in the game while allowing batters to score freely as the game goes on. While seamers benefit from the historic slope across the outfield, overcast skies may increase swing.
India vs England Weather Report:
The third ODI at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London is predicted to have generally bright weather with temperatures between 13°C and 24°C. There is a 0% to 10% chance of rain, 48% to 74% humidity, and light winds, all of which provide perfect and continuous cricketing conditions.
India vs England Probable XIs:
India: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna
England: Jacob Bethell, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
FAQs:
When is the 3rd ODI between India and England scheduled?
The 3rd ODI between India and England is scheduled on Sunday, July 18, 2026.
What time does the 3rd ODI between India and England scheduled to start?
The 3rd ODI between India and England will start at 3:30 PM IST.
Where is the 3rd ODI between India and England scheduled to take place?
The 3rd ODI between India and England is scheduled to be played at Lord’s London.
Which TV channel will broadcast the 3rd ODI between India and England?
The 3rd ODI between India and England will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network.
Where can one catch the live streaming of the 3rd ODI between India and England?
The live streaming of the 3rd ODI between India and England will be available on Jio Hotstar.
