India lost the third ODI against England at Lord's, struggling with bowling in Jasprit Bumrah's absence due to injury. England's Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett built a record partnership, exposing India's inability to take wickets and control runs in the middle overs, raising concerns for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Indian pacer Gurnoor Brar recorded the most expensive bowling figures in Lord's ODI history, conceding 97 runs in 10 overs against England. His 0/97 spell is also India's third most expensive in ODIs, contributing to England's record 387/3 total at the venue.
England secured a 2-1 one-day international series victory against India at Lord's, posting 387 for three, powered by Ben Duckett's 141. Despite Rohit Sharma's ferocious 138, India fell short by 27 runs, finishing on 360 for seven, with Jacob Bethell's key wicket turning the tide.
Joe Root became the first England batter to achieve six consecutive fifty-plus scores in One-Day Internationals, hitting an unbeaten 74 against India at Lord's. His knock contributed to England's 387/3 in the series-deciding match, where Ben Duckett scored 141 and Jacob Bethell 91.
Ben Duckett scored a swashbuckling century for England against New Zealand, marking a significant return to form after a period of career struggles and a focus on fitness. The century, his first Test hundred in over a year, came at his home ground and was a reward for his dedication to improving his physical condition.
Ben Duckett scored his first Test century in over a year, attributing his success to a post-winter fitness regime and significant weight loss. He aims to maintain this form for as long as possible.
England responded strongly on day two of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Ben Duckett scored 113 and Jacob Bethell 74* as England closed on 223-2, trailing by 215 runs. Earlier, Ben Stokes took 4-70 to help dismiss New Zealand for 438.
Ben Duckett's rapid 113 and Jacob Bethell's unbeaten 74 helped England reach 223/2, trailing New Zealand by 215 overnight. England's fightback, led by Ben Stokes' bowling, kept the tourists to 438 all out after a strong start.
