ENG vs IND 3rd ODI at Lord's: Date, time, squads and live streaming details
Synopsis
With the series locked at 1-1, India and England meet at Lord's in a winner-takes-all 3rd ODI. India haven't won a one-day international at the Home of Cricket since 2004 — ending that drought on Sunday would make this one of the more memorable results of the tour.
Key Takeaways
England vs India 3rd ODI takes place at Lord's Cricket Ground, London on 20 July 2025 at 3:30 PM IST .
The series is locked at 1-1 , with England winning in Cardiff and India in Birmingham .
Joe Root carries exceptional form into the decider, with five consecutive ODI half-centuries including an unbeaten 99 in Cardiff.
Virat Kohli is one fifty-plus score away from equalling Kumar Sangakkara's record for most half-centuries against England in ODIs.
India have not won an ODI at Lord's since 2004 .
Live coverage available on Sony Sports Network (TV) and JioHotstar (streaming).
India and England clash in the series-deciding 3rd ODI at Lord's Cricket Ground, London on Sunday, 20 July 2025, with the two sides locked at 1-1 after contrasting wins in Birmingham and Cardiff. The winner-takes-all finale at the Home of Cricket promises a compelling contest between two sides that have each demonstrated they can dominate on their day.
England's Momentum Heading Into the Decider
Joe Root enters the Lord's decider in exceptional form, his unbeaten 99 in Cardiff not only levelling the series but also completing a remarkable run of five consecutive ODI half-centuries. The former England captain's composure against Jasprit Bumrah in the second ODI will serve as a significant confidence boost for the hosts. England will be looking to Root to anchor their innings once again at a ground where he has historically thrived.
India's Key Battles and Concerns
Virat Kohli's return to form was arguably India's brightest takeaway from the Cardiff defeat. His fluent 65 left him just one fifty-plus score away from equalling Kumar Sangakkara's record for the most half-centuries against England in ODIs. Kohli also surpassed 1,400 ODI runs in England during that knock, trailing only Rohit Sharma among visiting batters on that list.
The bigger worry for India is captain Rohit Sharma, who has managed just one half-century in eight ODI innings this year. A series decider at Lord's would be the ideal stage for a turnaround. The potential return of KL Rahul, who missed Cardiff, could also reshape India's middle-order balance — since the start of 2025, Rahul has averaged comfortably above 50 in ODIs and his absence was palpable.
Selection remains a talking point after Washington Sundar was ruled out, forcing India's team management to reconsider their XI balance ahead of the decider.
Lord's Record and the 2004 Drought
India have not won an ODI at Lord's since 2004 — a drought spanning over two decades. Ending it in a series decider would add a historic dimension to what is already a high-stakes encounter. Lord's has witnessed several memorable Indian performances, but a victory here has remained elusive for a generation of Indian cricketers.
Match Details and Where to Watch
The 3rd ODI between England and India begins at 3:30 PM IST on Sunday, 20 July 2025 at Lord's Cricket Ground, London. The match will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network in India and streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.
Full Squads
England: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), James Coles, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Josh Tongue.
India: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav.
Point of View
Root's unbroken half-century streak — but the structural contest is simpler: can Bumrah reassert himself against Root, and can Rohit Sharma rediscover the form that has deserted him for most of 2025? India's Lord's drought since 2004 is a curiosity, not a curse, but it speaks to how rarely visiting sides have been able to control conditions at the Home of Cricket. The more pressing question is whether India's reshuffled XI, without Washington Sundar, can maintain the bowling balance that won them the first ODI in Birmingham.
NationPress
18 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the England vs India 3rd ODI being played?
The 3rd ODI between England and India is scheduled for 20 July 2025 at Lord's Cricket Ground, London , starting at 3:30 PM IST . It is the series decider, with both sides level at 1-1.
Where can I watch the England vs India 3rd ODI live in India?
The match will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network in India. Live streaming is available on the JioHotstar app and website.
What is the current series score between England and India?
The three-match ODI series is level at 1-1 . India won the first ODI in Birmingham and England levelled with a win in Cardiff , setting up a winner-takes-all decider at Lord's.
What records are at stake in the Lord's ODI?
Virat Kohli is one fifty-plus score away from equalling Kumar Sangakkara's record for the most half-centuries against England in ODIs. Kohli also crossed 1,400 ODI runs in England in the Cardiff match, trailing only Rohit Sharma among visiting batters on that list.
When did India last win an ODI at Lord's?
India's last ODI victory at Lord's Cricket Ground came in 2004 , a drought spanning over two decades. A win on Sunday would be their first at the Home of Cricket in more than 20 years.
