England vs India Today's Match Prediction, 3rd ODI - Who will win today’s match?
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Source: BCCI)
Published - 18 Jul 2026, 12:31 PM• Read time - 12 mins
The six-wicket victory at Edgbaston in Birmingham in the ODI series opener felt like a soothing balm on the deep wounds suffered by India and their fans during their UK tour. But the relief was short-lived.
England bounced back strongly in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff and emerged victorious in a see-saw battle by four wickets. England's win has set the stage for an intriguing finish in the series decider at Lord's on July 19.
Strangely enough, the Lord's ODI is also in the news for another subplot. A report in the Indian Express has suggested it may be the last international appearance for the former India captain and incumbent opener Rohit Sharma.
While Rohit is tight-lipped, India's batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, has clarified that there is no pressure on the 39-year-old and that fans may get to see a vintage innings from him at Lord's.
Whether Rohit calls time on his international career at Lord's or continues to carry on chasing his ODI World Cup 2027 desire, the side that has benefited from this development is England, as the Indian team management seems entangled in an unfortunate controversy.
ENG vs IND Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Sunday, July 19 | England vs India | 3rd ODI | Lord's, London | 11:00 AM |
Lord's Stats (ODI)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 71 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 35 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 33 |
| Match tied | 2 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 244 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 216 |
| Highest Total Recorded (Batting first) | 334/4 (60) by England vs India, 1975 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 107/10 (32.1) by South Africa vs England, 2003 |
| Highest Score Chased | 326 [326/8 in 49.3 overs] by India vs England, 2002 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 183 by India vs West Indies, 1983 |
Lord's Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Decent |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Movement/turn | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Decent |
| Best Phase | Middle overs | With the new ball | Middle Overs |
ENG vs IND Head-to-Head record (ODIs)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 112 |
| England | 45 |
| India | 62 |
| No result | 3 |
| Tie | 2 |
England vs India Predicted Playing 11
England (ENG):
Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
India (IND):
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna
Players to watch out for in ENG vs IND:
Rohit Sharma (IND):
There is plenty of chatter around Rohit Sharma's international future, and the best way he can respond to those is by playing a match-winning knock, which could help India take the honours 2-1. Rohit likes mega stages and has done it numerous times. He just needs to rewind the clock.
Harry Brook (ENG):
Harry Brook needs to calm down. He is playing way too many shots and succumbing by playing too far ahead of himself. He needs to rein himself in and play a laser-focused innings to take his team to a series win.
Today's Match Prediction: India to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.