England seal series victory with thrilling win against india

England secured a 2-1 series victory against India with a thrilling 27-run win in the third and deciding men's ODI at Lord's, thanks to a blistering century from Rohit Sharma and a late cameo from Jos Buttler.

Buttler's unbeaten 41 off 13 balls proves the difference

After a record-breaking opening stand of 191 between Harry Brook and Ben Duckett, who both notched individual records at the iconic ground, India responded with a formidable total of 360 for seven. However, it was England's superior bowling, led by Sam Curran's four-wicket haul, that ultimately sealed the win.

Sharma's swashbuckling 138 from 110 balls had India tracking England's total, but a pivotal moment arrived when Jacob Bethell dismissed Gill, reducing the tourists to 262 for two in the 39th over. From there, England's bowlers shut the door, with Brook's decision to bowl first proving the right call.

For England, Brook and Duckett's opening stand was the highlight, with the pair combining for 387 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 114.55. Brook's 14 overs of spin went for just 31 runs, while Duckett's 135-ball stay earned him a maiden ODI hundred at Lord's.

Buttler's scintillating finish, which included three sixes and four fours, took England to a defendable total of 387 after they had been reduced to 305 for five in the 44th over. Curran and Bethell then worked in tandem to stifle India's chase, with Curran's variety and Bethell's guile proving too much for the visitors.