Bumrah ruled out of 3rd ODI at Lord's with knee injury, series tied 1-1
Synopsis
India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the Lord's series decider against England after failing a fitness test on his injured left knee — a blow that hands England a rare chance to end a seven-year wait for an ODI series win over India, with the three-match contest locked at 1-1.
Key Takeaways
Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of the 3rd ODI at Lord's on 19 July due to reactive swelling in his left knee .
Injury sustained while fielding during the 2nd ODI in Cardiff ; Bumrah failed a pre-match fitness test.
The BCCI confirmed his unavailability in an official statement released after the coin toss.
The series is tied 1-1 , with the Lord's clash serving as the decider.
England have won only 7 of 23 bilateral ODI series against India; their last series win was in 2018 .
India have won the last three consecutive ODI series between the two sides.
Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the series-deciding third ODI against England at Lord's on 19 July, after sustaining an impact injury to his left knee while fielding during the second ODI in Cardiff. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the development right after the coin toss, citing reactive swelling as the reason for his unavailability. The three-match series is locked at 1-1.
How the Injury Happened
Bumrah picked up the injury during India's fielding innings in the second ODI in Cardiff. He was put through a fitness test ahead of the toss at Lord's but failed to clear it. The pacer was subsequently spotted in discussion with captain Shubman Gill and veteran batter Virat Kohli before being officially ruled out.
The BCCI's official update read: 'Jasprit Bumrah had an impact injury on his left knee while fielding in the second ODI in Cardiff. He was not available for selection for the third ODI due to reactive swelling in his left knee.'
What India Lose Without Bumrah
Bumrah's absence is a significant setback for an Indian bowling attack that has already struggled to assert dominance on this tour. In the two ODIs played — at Birmingham and Cardiff — Bumrah returned figures of 1 for 31 and 1 for 45 respectively, modest by his standards but still a threat England had to plan around.
His unavailability at the 'Home of Cricket' hands England a considerable psychological and tactical advantage, removing their most potent bowling threat from the equation at the venue that matters most.
England's Series Opportunity in Context
A resurgent England side is now eyeing what would be a rare ODI series win over India. This is the 23rd bilateral ODI series between the two nations, and England have won only seven of those — with their most recent series victory coming in 2018.
India, by contrast, have won the last three consecutive ODI series between the two sides. A win at Lord's would also hand England back-to-back ODI series victories, following their come-from-behind 2-1 triumph in Sri Lanka in January.
What Happens Next
With Bumrah sidelined, India's bowling unit will need to step up collectively in a high-stakes decider at one of cricket's most iconic grounds. The series outcome will also carry broader implications for both sides' ODI momentum heading into the next phase of the international calendar.
Point of View
Yet England still had to plan specifically around him; that planning is now irrelevant. For England, this is a genuine window: they have not won an ODI series against India since 2018, and a home decider without Bumrah is as favourable a scenario as they could have scripted. The question is whether India's remaining bowlers can compensate collectively — and whether this injury has a longer tail heading into the next phase of the international calendar.
NationPress
20 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has Jasprit Bumrah been ruled out of the 3rd ODI at Lord's?
Bumrah sustained an impact injury to his left knee while fielding during the second ODI in Cardiff. Reactive swelling in the knee prevented him from passing a pre-match fitness test, and the BCCI officially ruled him out ahead of the series decider at Lord's on 19 July.
What is the current state of the India vs England ODI series?
The three-match ODI series is tied at 1-1 heading into the third and final match at Lord's on 19 July, making it a winner-takes-all decider.
When did England last win an ODI series against India?
England's most recent ODI series win over India came in 2018. Of the 23 bilateral ODI series played between the two nations, England have won only seven.
How had Bumrah performed in the series before his injury?
Bumrah took 1 wicket for 31 runs in the first ODI in Birmingham and 1 wicket for 45 runs in the second ODI in Cardiff before being ruled out of the third match.
What would a Lord's win mean for England?
Victory at Lord's would give England back-to-back ODI series wins, following their 2-1 comeback triumph in Sri Lanka in January, and end a run of three consecutive series losses to India.
