Ben Duckett created history and etched his name in record books during the 3rd and final ODI of the three-match series between India and England at Lord's Cricket Ground. Duckett scored 141 off 135 balls before being caught by Prince Yadav. Batting with a strike rate of 104.44, Duckett hit 18 fours and a six in his knock. The left-handed batter broke Viv Richards' record during his knock and he now holds the record for the highest score at Lord's Cricket Ground. Previously, the record belonged to Richards.
Richards slammed an unbeaten 138 against England in the 1979 World Cup final. Courtesy of his century, West Indies registered a big total of 286/9 in the 60-over fixture.
Despite a 129-run partnership between Mike Brearley and Geoff Boycott, England were bowled out for 194. Joe Garner took a five-fer to propel WI to their second consecutive World Cup title win.
Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell put on a partnership of 192 runs for the opening wicket. Bethell missed out on a well-deserved century and departed for 91 off 93 balls.
England score 387
England have put on a total of 387 on the board in the must-win game. Apart from Duckett and Bethell, Joe Root also scored a half-century and he remained unbeaten on 74 off 48 balls.
Jos Buttler gave England's innings the much-needed boost and he remained unbeaten on 41 off 13 balls. The former England captain hit 3 sixes and 4 fours in his knock. India will have their task cut out in the chase.
Rohit Sharma has struggled in the series so far and the onus will be on him to play a big knock in the series decider at Lord's. He reportedly isn't in contention to be part of the 2027 ODI World Cup squad. The Men in Blue kicked off the series with a win while England won the second game to level the series 1-1.
