Published on: Jul 18, 2026 3:15 pm IST | Updated on: Jul 17, 2026 12:06 pm IST
The three-match ODI series between India and England is nicely poised at 1-1 after England registered a 4-wicket win in the second ODI at Cardiff, Wales. The two teams will now lock horns in the third and final game of the series at the home of cricket, i.e., Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, on Sunday, July 19. Deciders are always thrilling to watch, and the same will be expected from both India and England when they take the field on Sunday. England would be hoping to send India back home with a solitary win on their disappointing UK tour, whereas Team India would be hoping to overcome their T20I disappointment with a series victory in ODIs and close off their England tour with some sort of confidence. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 3rd ODI, ENG vs IND at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.
England was phenomenal during the T20Is, but their form and approach slumped during the ODIs. With Team India, it happened the other way round, as they had a disappointing show in the T20Is but bounced back pretty well in the ODIs to win the opening encounter. They have looked more settled in a format where their seniors are present. Therefore, with the momentum they have gained in this series, expect Team India to have the win probability meter favoring them. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 3rd ODI, ENG vs IND at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.
ENG: 52% win chance IND: 48% win chance
The Indian sipper has 111 runs to his name so far in the series with scores of 80* and 31. He has been playing some really good cricket and will be a top bet in this Indian batting lineup.
Scoring an unbeaten 99 in the last game and 76 in the opening fixture of the ODI series, Root has been the best batter in the series so far and is yet to be dismissed in the series. He remains a lynchpin in England's batting order.
England's wicket-keeper hasn't been at his best so far in this series. Despite scoring a fabulous ton in the final T20I of the three-match series, Jos has scores only 22 runs across the two innings in this series. He is definitely under pressue but will look to deliver in this contest and prove he belongs here.
Iyer is the only other Indian batter other than Gill to cross the 100 run barrier in this series. Averaging 50.50 across two innings scoring 101 runs, Iyer will hold together the middle order of Team India.
Check out our prediction for the ENG vs IND 3rd ODI at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.
Team India will head into the series decider at Lord’s with a clear focus on improving their batting performance. While the bowlers have done a commendable job, picking up 16 wickets across the first two ODIs, the batting unit has struggled to deliver consistently. Their underwhelming total of 233 in Cardiff highlighted the need for stronger contributions from the top and middle order.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir faces a crucial selection call; India must prioritize batting depth over excess all-round options. Playing both Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul could provide stability while limiting the use of Washington Sundar, who has neither bowled significantly nor contributed heavily with the bat. Gambhir’s tendency to favor Sundar must be reconsidered in the team’s larger interest.
Senior players like Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Shreyas Iyer hold the key to setting up a competitive score, while Rohit Sharma, under pressure, needs to rediscover his rhythm. With the series on the line, India’s batting revival will be essential to complement their effective bowling and secure a decisive victory against England.
England’s batting has been a major concern in this ODI series, with the new-look opening pair of Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell struggling to provide solid starts. Their inability to build partnerships has left the middle order exposed far too often, forcing the team to rely heavily on one man.
That man is Joe Root, who has been the standout performer with the bat. Fresh off an unbeaten 99 in the last game, Root has looked in complete control and currently leads the run charts in the series. His consistency has been England’s pride and saving grace, but the over-reliance on him highlights the fragility of the batting lineup.
Other middle-order batters, including Harry Brook, Will Jacks, and Jos Buttler, have failed to convert promising starts into meaningful scores. Without collective support, England’s batting appears vulnerable against India’s disciplined bowling attack. Heading into the decider at Lord’s, the team must find ways to ease the burden on Root.
If Duckett or Bethell can anchor an innings and the middle order contributes alongside Root, England will stand a better chance of posting a competitive total. Otherwise, their batting woes could once again leave them short in this crucial contest. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 112 IND won: 62 ENG won: 45 No Result: 3 Tied: 2 RECENT form INDIA: W W W W L RECENT form ENGLAND: L W W L W
In 112 meetings between the two sides in ODI cricket, Team India, despite a loss in the last game, leads the head-to-head battle, winning 62 games. England have managed to win 45 contests in this battle.
How will the two teams, i.e., England vs India, fare in the 3rd ODI? Let’s take a look.
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah
Jacob Bethell, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 3rd ODI match between England and India at Lord’s, London.
For the 3rd ODI at Lord’s, the toss-winning captain is expected to bowl first. Early seam movement makes batting tougher initially, but conditions ease as the game progresses. Setting a total above 280–300 runs could be decisive, though chasing in the twilight could be easy, making the toss highly influential
The 3rd ODI match of the India tour of England will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar App. TV streaming for this series will be available on Sony Sports Channels 1 in English, 3 in Hindi, and 4 in regional languages.
The Englishmen registered an emphatic win in the previous game at Cardiff, Wales, to make the series nicely poised at 1-1. With both teams winning a game each so far, the decider is all set to thrill one and all. Given the way both teams have played so far in every facet of the game, the numero uno ODI side, India, has been a much better side than the hosts, England. Therefore, as per our prediction, the visitors, India, are expected to win the ENG vs IND 3rd ODI match at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.