ENG vs IND, 3rd ODI: England’s Predicted Playing XI vs India

England hosts India in the third and final One-Day International of the series at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on Sunday, July 19. The Three Lions got off to a four-wicket win in this series to level the series at 1-1. They bundled India out for 233 after putting the visitors into bat in Cardiff, pulling the game back from a dominant 178 for 3.

Joe Root’s masterful unbeaten 99 helped them chase the total down with relative ease, despite losing six wickets. They were able to pick up a win after a six-wicket loss in the first game in Birmingham and will be looking to seal the series in the decider.

Here is England’s predicted playing XI for the 3rd ODI vs India

Top order: Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root

Ben Duckett has been a formidable presence at the top of the order, but has been unable to make a big score despite a solid 43 in the first game. His partner, Jacob Bethell, has yet to get used to the role and is Duckett’s fifth opening partner in the recent past. Joe Root has once again been England’s go-to man for the occasion. He top-scored in the first ODI with an unbeaten 76 in the first game, rescuing England from 107 for 6 to 258. He followed it up with an unbeaten 99 in the second game to anchor England’s chase. He has scored 175 runs in the series and has yet to be dismissed in two games.

Middle order: Harry Brook (capt), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks

Skipper Harry Brook has been a reliable presence with the bat, but has yet to get a big score in the ODI series. His freakish ball-striking makes him a threat despite his form. Jos Buttler has been unable to dominate with the bat. Sam Curran and Will Jacks are all-rounders who add balance to the side with bat and ball. The two stitched vital partnerships with Root to take England closer in Cardiff.

Lower order/bowlers: Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood

Gus Atkinson put up a brilliant shift with the ball, picking up three wickets and finishing unbeaten on 23 to guide the Three Lions home in the second ODI. Jofra Archer is England’s attack leader and picked up three wickets to break the game open in Cardiff. Adil Rashid has been England’s lead spinner in white-ball cricket but has yet to have a memorable performance in the series. Saqib Mahmood replaced Josh Tongue for the game in Cardiff and picked up two wickets.

Here is England’s predicted playing XI for the 3rd ODI vs India:

Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook (capt), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood

FAQs

When and where will the match be played?

The Match will be played at Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 19. The game is set to commence at 11:00 am local time/3:30 pm IST

What could be a winning score in this match?

The pitch at Lord’s aids seamers throughout the game, and with the prominence of the powerplay overs, a score of 280-290 should be competitive on this ground.

Which England player can make the biggest difference?

Joe Root has been England’s most in-form batter and is expected to be a difference-maker in this match for the Three Lions. He has scored two half-centuries in this series and will be looking to get a big score.

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