The three-match ODI series between India and England is perfectly poised at 1-1 after England registered a four-wicket victory in Cardiff. Joe Root’s unbeaten 99 helped the hosts bounce back after losing the opening game, setting up a winner-takes-all contest at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground.

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This India vs England 3rd ODI prediction looks set to be a fascinating battle as both teams aim to clinch the series.

Match Details

Match: India vs England, 3rd ODI
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Series Status: Tied 1-1

India vs England Head-to-Head

India have enjoyed the better record against England in One-Day Internationals over the years, although England remain a formidable side in home conditions.

Matches	India	England	No Result/Tie
110	61	44	5

Recent Form

India: L, W, W, W, W

England: W, L, L, L, L

While India have been more consistent in recent matches, England will head into the decider full of confidence after their comeback victory in the second ODI.

Pitch Report

Lord’s has traditionally offered something for both batters and bowlers. The famous slope at the venue often assists fast bowlers, especially during the opening overs when there is movement through the air and off the pitch.

Pace bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer are expected to enjoy the conditions with the new ball. As the match progresses, batting generally becomes easier, allowing stroke makers to build substantial innings.

Captains winning the toss are likely to bowl first to exploit the early swing before chasing under improved batting conditions.

India vs England Predicted Playing XI

India

Rohit Sharma
Shubman Gill
Virat Kohli
Shreyas Iyer
KL Rahul/Ishan Kishan (wk)
Shivam Dube
Axar Patel
Washington Sundar
Gurnoor Brar
Jasprit Bumrah
Prasidh Krishna

India could consider bringing KL Rahul back into the playing XI after the middle order struggled in Cardiff. His experience would provide greater stability behind the top four.

England

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

England are expected to retain the same XI after producing an impressive all-round performance in the second ODI. Joe Root, Archer and Atkinson will once again be their key players.

Players to Watch

For India, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer looked in fine touch during the previous match and will be eager to convert their starts into match-winning innings. Jasprit Bumrah will once again lead the pace attack.

England’s hopes will rest heavily on Joe Root, who narrowly missed a century in Cardiff. Jofra Archer’s ability to strike with the new ball could also prove decisive.

India vs England 3rd ODI Prediction

The series decider is expected to be closely contested, with both teams carrying momentum into Lord’s. England have the confidence of winning the previous game, but India’s experienced batting line-up and world-class bowling attack make them a dangerous opponent.

If India’s top order negotiates the new ball effectively and Bumrah exploits the helpful conditions at Lord’s, the visitors should have enough quality to edge the contest.

Prediction: India to defeat England and win the ODI series 2-1.