3rd ODI at Lord's: Broad says India need Gill, Kohli or Rohit ton to chase 388
Synopsis
England have set India a 388-run mountain at Lord's in the series decider, powered by Duckett's 141 and Buttler's 13-ball blitz. Stuart Broad says only a century from Gill, Kohli, or Rohit can turn the tide — and Nasser Hussain believes India looked rudderless without Bumrah with the ball.
Key Takeaways
England posted 387/3 in the series-deciding 3rd ODI at Lord's on 19 July , setting India a target of 388 .
Ben Duckett top-scored with 141 ; Jacob Bethell made 91 , Joe Root hit 71* off 48 balls , and Jos Buttler smashed 41* off 13 balls .
Stuart Broad said India will need a century from Gill , Kohli , or Rohit to win the chase.
Nasser Hussain said India looked 'shell-shocked' without Jasprit Bumrah and criticised their wayward bowling lines.
The match also saw tributes to the late Sir Garfield Sobers , with Sir Brian Lara calling him 'a father figure and mentor.'
Stuart Broad, the former England pacer, believes India must produce a century from one of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, or Rohit Sharma to successfully chase down England's imposing 387/3 in the series-deciding third ODI at Lord's on Sunday, 19 July. England posted the target on the back of a dominant batting display, leaving India needing a record chase at one of cricket's most storied venues.
England's Batting Masterclass
Ben Duckett's commanding 141 anchored England's innings, with Jacob Bethell contributing a fluent 91 at the top of the order. Joe Root remained unbeaten on 71 off just 48 balls, while Jos Buttler applied a devastating finish with 41 not out off 13 balls, propelling England to a total that Broad himself acknowledged 'looks over-par.'
Broad's Mid-Innings Assessment
Speaking during the mid-innings break, Broad was candid about India's bowling struggles. 'It will be entertaining if India get anywhere near. They will need one of Gill, Kohli or Rohit to get a hundred but it is a belting hot day, a quick outfield and a decent batting pitch. Let's be honest, England's score looks over-par as India didn't bowl very well,' he said.
The conditions at Lord's — a fast outfield and a true batting surface under clear skies — do offer India's top order an opportunity, but the scale of the chase remains daunting.
Hussain: India 'Shell-Shocked' Without Bumrah
Former England captain Nasser Hussain pointed to the absence of India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as a key factor in the bowling collapse. 'India looked shell-shocked without star man Bumrah. India went straight, straight, straight and then wide, wide, wide to Duckett. They just couldn't get their lines right. They were poor,' Hussain observed.
He also praised England's selection acumen, particularly the decision to promote Bethell as opener. 'England do select well. Bethell came in and hadn't played in the positions they asked him to bat in but he now has a hundred across every format,' Hussain noted, adding that Root remains the glue holding England's batting together.
Tributes to Sir Garfield Sobers
The occasion was also marked by heartfelt tributes to the late West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers. Broad described him as a 'legend' and 'icon' who 'inspired people all around the world to play the game,' adding: 'Think how many people have played cricket because of him and the way he played. A spectacular cricketer and looked up to by many people.'
West Indies batting great Sir Brian Lara offered a deeply personal tribute. 'He was a father figure, a general, a mentor in my life, so even though I am sad, 89 is a great score. I want to tell the whole of the Caribbean that we need to celebrate his life. He is the most amazing person I have ever met,' Lara said.
With the series level and everything on the line, Sunday's chase at Lord's will test whether India's batting heavyweights can deliver under the ultimate pressure of a bilateral decider.
Point of View
The bowling unit lacks both the skill and the tactical discipline to contain England's top order on a flat pitch. The 387 is not just a big total — it exposes how dependent India have become on a single bowler to hold the attack together. For the chase, the burden falls predictably on Gill, Kohli, and Rohit, but the real question is whether India's middle order — largely untested in high-pressure bilateral chases abroad — can absorb the inevitable early pressure. A series loss at Lord's, in a decider, would be a significant marker ahead of the ICC cycle.
NationPress
20 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What target has England set India in the 3rd ODI at Lord's?
England set India a target of 388, having posted 387/3 in their innings. The total was built on Ben Duckett's 141, Jacob Bethell's 91, Joe Root's unbeaten 71, and Jos Buttler's 41 not out off just 13 balls.
What did Stuart Broad say about India's chances of winning the chase?
Broad said India will need a century from one of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, or Rohit Sharma to successfully chase 388. He acknowledged the conditions — a quick outfield and a good batting pitch — favour batters, but also noted India's bowling was 'poor.'
Why did India bowl poorly against England in the 3rd ODI?
According to Nasser Hussain, India's bowling struggled significantly in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. He said India went 'straight, straight, straight and then wide, wide, wide' to Ben Duckett and simply could not find the right lines.
Who were England's top performers with the bat at Lord's?
Ben Duckett top-scored with 141, while Jacob Bethell contributed 91 opening the batting. Joe Root made an unbeaten 71 off 48 balls, and Jos Buttler provided a brutal finish with 41 not out off just 13 deliveries.
Why were tributes paid to Sir Garfield Sobers during the match?
The 3rd ODI at Lord's was marked by tributes to the late West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers. Stuart Broad called him a 'spectacular cricketer' who inspired generations, while Sir Brian Lara described Sobers as 'a father figure, a general, a mentor' in his life.
