Chasing a daunting target of 388, Rohit produced one of the finest overseas innings of his ODI career, scoring 138 runs from 110 deliveries. His innings, which included 17 fours and five sixes, kept India in contention for much of the chase before England eventually secured a 27-run victory and sealed the three-match series 2-1.

The knock was significant for several reasons. Most notably, Rohit became the first Indian batter to score an ODI century at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground. No Indian player had previously reached three figures in a men's ODI at the venue, making Rohit’s innings a landmark achievement in Indian cricket history.

The century also strengthened Rohit’s reputation as one of the most successful overseas ODI batters. It was his eighth ODI hundred in England, the highest by any visiting batter in a single foreign country. In doing so, he moved past Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar and former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar, who had each scored seven ODI centuries in a foreign nation.

Adding another milestone to an already memorable day, Rohit became the oldest Indian cricketer to score an international century. At 39 years and 80 days, he surpassed Tendulkar’s previous record, underlining his longevity and continued importance to the Indian batting lineup.

Kohli and Rohit Add Another Record Partnership

The innings also saw Rohit and Virat Kohli add another chapter to their long and successful partnership. After Shubman Gill’s dismissal, Rohit and Kohli stitched together a 113-run stand for the second wicket that briefly tilted momentum back towards India.

It was the 21st century partnership between the two in ODI cricket, taking them past Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara and Tillakaratne Dilshan on the all-time list. Only Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, who combined for 26 century stands, remain ahead of the Indian duo.

The match also marked another landmark for the pair. Rohit and Kohli played their 400th international match together, becoming the first Indian combination to reach that milestone. Across formats, the duo has shared thousands of runs and several memorable partnerships for India over the last decade and a half.

Rohit’s Lord’s Century Among Fastest at the Venue

Rohit’s century came off just 84 deliveries, making it the third-fastest ODI hundred ever recorded at Lord’s. Only England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler, who reached three figures in 61 balls against Sri Lanka in 2014, and one other batter have scored faster ODI centuries at the iconic ground.

His aggressive approach kept India within striking distance despite England’s imposing total and earned him a standing ovation from the Lord’s crowd when he eventually departed.

England Rewrite Record Books

While Rohit dominated headlines from India’s perspective, England’s batting unit also produced several record-breaking performances.

Ben Duckett scored 141 runs, registering the highest individual ODI score at Lord’s and surpassing Sir Vivian Richards’ long-standing record. Alongside Jacob Bethell, who made 91, Duckett put together a 192-run opening stand, the highest partnership for any wicket by England against India in ODI cricket.

England eventually posted 387 for 3, their highest ODI total against India and the highest ODI team score ever recorded at Lord’s.

Joe Root added another record of his own. His unbeaten 74 meant he finished the series with 249 runs without being dismissed, setting a new record for the most runs scored in a bilateral ODI series without losing his wicket.

Memorable Moments Beyond the Numbers

The match also featured several emotional and memorable scenes. Players observed a minute’s silence in memory of West Indies great Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away earlier this month. Indian legend Yuvraj Singh was invited to ring the traditional Lord’s bell before the start of play.

Another talking point emerged when television cameras showed Rohit using a bat belonging to Mumbai teammate Shardul Thakur. The image quickly gained attention among fans, with Thakur joking during commentary that Rohit had borrowed several bats from him over the years.

Although India finished on the losing side, Rohit Sharma’s record-breaking century ensured his performance remained the defining individual story of a dramatic series finale at Lord’s.

Chasing a daunting target of 388, India produced a spirited response led by Rohit Sharma’s magnificent century. However, despite his 138-run knock, the visitors fell short and were bowled out for 360 in 50 overs.

The result capped a disappointing white-ball tour for India. Earlier, England had also won the T20I series, while India arrived in the UK after suffering a T20I series defeat against Ireland.

Rohit Leads the Fightback

India’s chase began strongly as Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill put together a 147-run opening partnership. The pair kept India in contention with aggressive stroke play against England’s pace attack.

Gill made 77 from 78 deliveries before being trapped lbw by Adil Rashid. Rohit continued to dominate and brought up a historic century at Lord’s, becoming the first Indian batter to score a men’s ODI hundred at the iconic venue.

The veteran opener struck 138 runs from 110 balls, hitting 17 fours and five sixes. He also became the first Indian to register an ODI century at Lord’s and added another memorable innings to his overseas record.

Virat Kohli provided valuable support with 74 off 60 balls. His innings included four boundaries and three sixes as he shared a crucial partnership with Rohit for the second wicket.

However, once Rohit departed in the 39th over, England regained control of the contest.

England Hit Back Late

India still had hopes of completing the chase with Kohli at the crease, but England’s bowlers struck at regular intervals in the closing stages.

Sam Curran emerged as the match-winner with the ball. The left-arm all-rounder removed Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli and Axar Patel to derail India’s pursuit.

Jofra Archer also produced a key breakthrough by bowling KL Rahul, while England’s fielding remained sharp under pressure.

India required a strong finish in the final overs but continued losing wickets, eventually ending on 360 and falling 27 runs short.

Duckett and Bethell Lay the Foundation

Earlier, England posted a massive 387 for 3 after captain Harry Brook elected to bat first.

Openers Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell provided the platform with a commanding 192-run partnership. Duckett played a superb innings of 141 from 135 deliveries, registering the highest individual ODI score at Lord’s.

Bethell narrowly missed a century, scoring 91 from 93 balls with 11 fours and two sixes.

After the opening stand was broken, Joe Root and Jos Buttler accelerated dramatically in the final overs. Root remained unbeaten on 74 from 48 balls, while Buttler smashed 41 not out from only 13 deliveries.

England collected 126 runs in the last ten overs and 82 runs in the final five overs, turning a strong total into a daunting one.

Series Decider Turns England’s Way

The decisive match reflected the pattern of the series. India won the opening ODI convincingly, but England bounced back in the second match before producing another strong all-round performance at Lord’s.

For England, Duckett, Bethell and Curran played decisive roles in the series-clinching victory. For India, Rohit Sharma’s brilliant century stood out, but the team’s inability to contain England’s batting attack and finish the chase ultimately proved costly.

The win gives England momentum ahead of their upcoming international assignments, while India will look to address concerns in both bowling and death-over execution following another difficult overseas white-ball campaign.

The match is scheduled to begin at 7 PM IST. England have already secured the series after taking an unassailable 3-0 lead. The opening game was washed out due to rain, while the next three matches were won by the home side.

For India, the contest carries significance beyond the series result. Since winning the T20 World Cup on March 8, 2026, the team has struggled to find form in the shortest format and is yet to register a T20I victory. The visitors have now gone six matches without a win and face the prospect of losing a T20 series of three or more matches for the first time if they fail to bounce back in Southampton.

England, meanwhile, have an additional incentive. A victory in the final match would allow them to move ahead of India and become the world’s No. 1 ranked T20 side.

India captain Shreyas Iyer has endured a difficult start to his T20I leadership tenure, with the team still searching for its first win under him. However, the right-hander has been among the few positives for the visitors, scoring two half-centuries in the series. In the previous match, he remained unbeaten on 80 off 49 deliveries and nearly guided India to a competitive total.

The Rose Bowl has been a happy hunting ground for India in limited appearances. The team has played only one T20 International at the venue and emerged victorious. In July 2022, India defeated England by 50 runs, powered by Hardik Pandya’s all-round performance of 51 runs and four wickets. The match also marked Arshdeep Singh’s T20I debut.

One of the key talking points for India will be the performance of teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The 15-year-old has shown glimpses of promise but has managed only 42 runs in his first three T20 internationals, with scores of 14, 13 and 15. The team will hope for a more substantial contribution from the young opener in the final game.

Historically, India have enjoyed a slight edge in T20 encounters between the two sides. Of the 34 matches played so far, India have won 18, while England have claimed 15 victories. However, the record shifts significantly in England, where the hosts have won eight of the 13 meetings.

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan remains one of India’s most consistent performers this year. He has scored 611 runs in 19 matches at a strike rate above 185, including one century and four half-centuries. India’s pace attack has picked up wickets regularly but has also struggled with economy at crucial moments in the series.

For England, Phil Salt and captain Harry Brook have been in excellent form throughout the campaign. Jacob Bethell has also impressed, scoring 425 runs in 15 matches this year at a strike rate of more than 175. Leg-spinner Adil Rashid continues to be a key weapon with the ball, claiming 22 wickets in 2026 so far.

Former England captain Jos Buttler, however, has endured a lean run. He has failed to cross the 40-run mark in his last 18 T20I innings and will be eager to end that streak in the series finale.

The Rose Bowl pitch is expected to offer assistance to both batters and fast bowlers. Seamers are likely to get movement with the new ball, while batting conditions generally improve as the match progresses. The average first-innings score at the venue in T20 cricket is 166.

With England chasing another milestone and India desperate to avoid a whitewash in completed matches, the final encounter promises to be an important test for both sides ahead of future international assignments.

The result capped another disappointing outing for the Indian side, which struggled to defend a modest total despite a fighting knock from captain Shreyas Iyer. England, led by a commanding unbeaten partnership between Philip Salt and skipper Harry Brook, chased down the target with remarkable ease and more than six overs to spare.

The series had begun with the opening match ending without a result due to rain. England then edged India by four wickets in the second game before producing a crushing 125-run win in Nottingham to move within touching distance of the series triumph. Thursday’s victory officially ensured the hosts would finish the series as winners regardless of the outcome of the final match.

After winning the toss and opting to bat, India found themselves under pressure almost immediately. The visitors lost three wickets for just 48 runs, allowing England's bowlers to dictate the early stages of the innings.

At a crucial juncture, Shreyas Iyer stepped up with a captain's knock. He first rebuilt the innings alongside Shivam Dube, with the pair adding 53 runs for the fourth wicket. Dube struggled to accelerate and eventually departed for 22 off 23 deliveries, leaving India searching for momentum in the latter half of the innings.

Iyer, however, continued to anchor the innings. He stitched together useful partnerships with Tilak Varma and Washington Sundar while ensuring India reached a competitive total. The Indian captain remained unbeaten on 80 from 49 balls, striking four boundaries and five sixes in a fluent innings that prevented a larger collapse. India eventually finished on 158 for seven in their allotted 20 overs.

England's bowling effort was disciplined throughout. Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue claimed two wickets each and consistently troubled the Indian batting line-up with pace and movement. Will Jacks and Adil Rashid also chipped in with a wicket apiece as England prevented India from building sustained momentum. Chasing 159, England lost Jos Buttler early when the former captain was dismissed for eight. For a brief period, India sensed an opening.That opportunity quickly disappeared.

Harry Brook and Philip Salt took complete control of the contest, counterattacking from the outset and putting the Indian bowlers under relentless pressure. The pair combined caution with aggression, finding boundaries regularly while rotating strike effectively.

Brook played the more attacking role and was particularly severe on anything loose. The England captain remained unbeaten on 79 from just 35 deliveries, hitting eight fours and four sixes. Salt complemented him perfectly at the other end, finishing unbeaten on 59 from 42 balls. Their unbroken 146-run partnership came off only 68 deliveries and effectively ended the contest long before the target was reached.

England completed the chase in just 13.5 overs, underlining the gulf between the two sides on the day. India's bowling attack failed to make an impact after the early breakthrough, with Arshdeep Singh accounting for the only wicket to fall.Brook was named Player of the Match for his match-winning innings.

With the series already decided, attention now turns to the fifth and final T20I, scheduled to be played in Southampton on July 11. India will look to avoid a further setback, while England will aim to finish the series on an even stronger note.

The landmark moment came during India’s T20 International against England, where vice-captain Tilak Varma handed Suryavanshi his debut cap in front of teammates and support staff. The youngster struggled to contain his emotions as applause echoed around the dressing room, marking the beginning of a career that has already attracted significant attention.

While the occasion belonged to Suryavanshi, the result went England’s way. Chasing 191, the hosts reached the target with four wickets in hand, registering their highest successful run chase against India in T20 Internationals.

The previous record had stood for more than a decade. England’s chase of 191 surpassed the 178-run target they overhauled against India at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium in 2012.

Suryavanshi’s debut innings lasted only 10 deliveries, but it offered glimpses of the fearless approach that has made him one of India’s most talked-about young cricketers. He scored 14 runs, including two sixes, before being stumped off Will Jacks.

The dismissal itself added another statistical milestone. Suryavanshi became the first Indian cricketer to be stumped on his T20 International debut.

His arrival in international cricket also placed him among the youngest players ever to feature at the highest level. At 15 years and 99 days, he surpassed the records previously held by Shafali Verma, who debuted for India at 15 years and 239 days, and Sachin Tendulkar, who made his international debut at 16 years and 205 days.

Globally, Suryavanshi is now the fourth-youngest player to debut in international cricket. Jersey’s Nia Charlotte Gregg continues to hold the record as the youngest international cricketer after making her T20I debut at 11 years and 40 days in 2019. Among male cricketers, Romania’s Marian Gherasim remains the youngest international debutant.

One of the standout moments of the match came in the third over of India’s innings. Facing England fast bowler Jofra Archer, Suryavanshi launched the very first ball he faced from the pacer over the boundary for six. It was only the third delivery of his international career and instantly showcased the confidence that has fuelled his rapid rise through the ranks.

There were several memorable scenes beyond the scorecard.

Early in the match, England captain Harry Brook was seen helping Suryavanshi after the youngster’s shoelace came undone on the field. The gesture drew appreciation from spectators and added a lighter moment to an otherwise intense contest.

India posted 190 runs after being asked to bat first. During the innings, Tilak Varma received a lifeline when Archer appeared to take a low catch near the boundary. Television replays later showed the ball had touched the ground before being completed, allowing the batter to continue.

England’s chase began dramatically when Arshdeep Singh dismissed opener Phil Salt off the very first ball of the innings. However, the early breakthrough was not enough to prevent the hosts from reaching the target.

A key turning point came during Ravi Bishnoi’s spell. The leg-spinner endured a difficult outing and conceded 29 runs in the 17th over, making it one of the most expensive overs bowled by an Indian in T20 Internationals. Multiple no-balls and aggressive hitting from England’s batters shifted momentum decisively in the home side’s favour.

Despite the defeat, the match will be remembered for Suryavanshi’s historic debut. The teenager’s emotional reaction after receiving his India cap reflected the significance of the occasion, while his fearless batting offered a glimpse of the promise that has generated excitement around his future.

For Indian cricket, the emergence of another teenage talent has become one of the biggest talking points from an otherwise disappointing evening in Manchester.

England’s troubled Ashes tour in Australia has taken a fresh off-field twist as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed it is investigating a viral “Ben Duckett drunk video” allegedly filmed during the team’s mid-series break in Noosa.

The clip, widely shared on X, appears to show the England opener intoxicated and struggling to remember the way back to his team hotel after the second Test defeat in Brisbane.

What the viral Ben Duckett drunk video shows

In the 70–80 second clip circulating on social media, a man identified as Ben Duckett is seen slurring his speech while talking to a small group outside what appears to be a pub in Noosa. When a woman asks if he knows how to get home, he replies “No,” appearing confused and disoriented as others try to guide him. The video also captures Duckett using expletives and saying “I’ll order an Uber on your phone” as he asks for help getting back.

The footage is reported to have been filmed during England’s four-day stay in the Sunshine Coast resort town between the second and third Ashes Tests, a trip that was originally billed as a chance for players to “refresh and unwind” after going 2-0 down. Its emergence has intensified scrutiny of the squad’s off-field behaviour amid an already “nightmare” Ashes campaign.

ECB’s official response and ongoing investigation

The ECB issued a brief statement saying it is “aware of content circulating on social media” and is now “establishing the facts” around the Ben Duckett drunk video and broader reports of drinking during the Noosa break. The board reiterated that it has “high expectations” of player behaviour, acknowledged the intense public scrutiny cricketers face, and said it would not comment further until the investigation is complete.

Rob Key, managing director of England men’s cricket, had already said earlier in the day that he would examine claims that the Noosa trip resembled a “stag do” with excessive alcohol consumption. “If there are things where people are saying that our players went out and drank excessively, then of course we’ll be looking into that,” Key told reporters, adding that heavy drinking during a major Test tour was not acceptable.

Noosa trip, Ashes failure and player pressure

The England camp travelled to Noosa for a four-night stay after their eight-wicket defeat in Brisbane, with head coach Brendon McCullum reportedly planning the break well in advance to help players reset mentally during the long tour. However, Australian media and fans closely followed the squad, with reports of players seen drinking on the high street and accusations that the break was poorly timed given the team’s on-field struggles.

England have already surrendered the Ashes, trailing 3-0 with the urn lost in just 11 days of play, turning the Noosa controversy into another flashpoint in a disastrous series. Former coaches and pundits have questioned whether discipline and preparation standards have slipped, while others argue that players are entitled to downtime and that such clips can lack full context.

Why the Ben Duckett drunk video matters now

For fans and the ECB, the Ben Duckett drunk video raises three key concerns:

• Image of the England team at a time of heavy defeat and intense media criticism.
  
  

• Player welfare and alcohol use under pressure during long overseas tours.
  
  

• Dressing-room culture and whether off-field habits are undermining performance.
  
  

Cricket analysts suggest this investigation could shape future tour protocols, including stricter monitoring of team breaks, clearer alcohol policies, and stronger support systems for players coping with stress.

As the ECB gathers evidence around the Ben Duckett drunk video and the Noosa allegations, the episode has already become a defining off-field story of the 2025–26 Ashes – one that England can ill afford after another failed bid to win the urn in Australia.