New Delhi, July 18: The third and final ODI match of the series between India and England will take place this Sunday at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. The series is currently tied at 1-1, making this match crucial for both teams as they aim to claim victory on this historic ground.
After losing the first ODI, England made a remarkable comeback in the second match. The English bowlers managed to restrict the Indian team to just 233 runs. Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson showcased excellent form in Cardiff, while Saqib Mahmood took two wickets. The bowlers capitalized on the pitch’s dual bounce effectively. In batting, Joe Root continued his impressive run with an unbeaten score of 99.
On the other hand, the Indian team hopes for a stronger performance from their batsmen in the decisive ODI. Rohit Sharma, who has struggled in the first two matches, is expected to deliver a powerful performance. Captain Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan are also anticipated to contribute significantly. Shreyas Iyer has shown good form throughout the ODI series. The bowlers have performed satisfactorily in the initial matches.
Typically, the pitch at Lord’s offers good assistance to fast bowlers, especially in the early overs where the ball tends to swing. Batsmen must exercise caution against fast bowlers on this ground. The average score in the first innings at Lord’s is 232 runs, while the second innings averages 200 runs. Out of 89 ODIs played here, the team batting first has won 44 matches, while the chasing team has claimed victory in 40 games. According to AccuWeather, clear skies are expected in London on Sunday, with minimal chances of rain.
The Indian ODI squad includes: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Barar, and Ravi Bishnoi.
The England ODI squad features: Harry Brook (Captain), Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), Joe Root, Tom Banton, Ben Duckett (Wicketkeeper), Jacob Bethel, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, James Coles, Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood, Josh Tong, Gus Atkinson, and Adil Rashid.
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