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ENG vs IND 3rd ODI fantasy team picks become crucial as England and India prepare for the series-deciding clash at Lord’s after sharing the first two matches. India won the opener by chasing 259, while England bounced back in Cardiff thanks to Joe Root’s unbeaten 99 despite half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. In this preview, you’ll find the match details, recent form, probable XIs, Lord’s pitch report, weather update, and the best ENG vs IND fantasy team combinations for both small and grand leagues.
For Indian viewers, the match starts at 3.30 PM IST, an 11.00 AM start at Lord’s.
ENG vs IND 3rd ODI Match Details
Match: England vs India, 3rd ODI, India tour of England 2026
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Time: 3.30 PM IST | 11.00 AM local, UK
Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Streaming in India: JioHotstar
TV in India: Sony Sports Network (select matches also on DD Sports)
ENG vs IND 2026 ODI Series
| Match | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | July 14 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | India won by 6 wickets |
| 2nd ODI | July 16 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | England won by 6 wickets |
| 3rd ODI | July 19 | Lord’s, London | 3.30 PM IST |
How The Series Has Gone So Far
India got off to a strong start in Birmingham, chasing down a 259-run target for a six-wicket win in the opener. England responded in Cardiff, where Joe Root’s measured, unbeaten 99 saw them home despite half centuries from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer in India’s total of 233. That result leveled the series at 1-1 heading into the decider at Lord’s.
England: Root In Form, Squad Settled
England go into the decider with the momentum of the Cardiff win behind them, built largely on Joe Root’s calm, unbeaten century-adjacent knock under pressure. Harry Brook’s side made changes for that match, bringing in Saqib Mahmood and Gus Atkinson for Josh Tongue and Liam Dawson, and a similar seam-heavy combination looks likely again at Lord’s, a ground that has traditionally offered assistance to fast bowlers with the new ball.
India: Squad Depth Tested By Injuries And Illness
India have had a difficult time with availability through this series. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana were both ruled out with injuries before the tour began in earnest, replaced by Shivam Dube and Prince Yadav respectively. KL Rahul then missed the second ODI in Cardiff due to illness, with Ishan Kishan stepping in and batting at number 4, pushing Shreyas Iyer back to number 5. Rahul’s availability for the series decider had not been confirmed at the time of writing. Despite the disruption, India’s top order of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli has looked in good touch through the series.
ENG vs IND Head To Head
India lead the head to head 8 wins to 2 across the last ten meetings between the two sides, including three wins in England’s own backyard during India’s tour last year. England have levelled this series with their win in Cardiff, making this a genuinely open decider despite India’s stronger recent record in the fixture.
Lord’s Pitch Report: High Scoring, Bat First Preferred
Lord’s has hosted 32 ODIs, with teams batting first winning 56 percent of matches against 38 percent for teams bowling first. The average first innings score of 258 is well above what either side managed in Cardiff, suggesting the side winning the toss should look to bat.
Lord’s venue stats:
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 32 |
| Won batting first | 56% |
| Won bowling first | 38% |
| Average 1st innings score | 258 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 217 |
| Highest total | 330/8 by South Africa vs England |
| Lowest total | 126 all out by Australia vs England |
| Highest chased | 255/6 by Pakistan vs England |
| Lowest defended | 183/6 by South Africa vs England |
Recent matches at Lord’s:
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 2nd ODI, South Africa tour of England 2025 | South Africa won |
| 18th One Day, England One Day Cup 2025 | Middlesex won |
| 2nd ODI, India Women tour of England 2025 (DLS) | England Women won |
Pace has taken 66 percent of wickets at Lord’s across the last 10 matches against 34 percent for spin, a split that should suit both attacks given the seam options on both sides.
London Weather Report For ENG vs IND
Mostly cloudy conditions are expected, with humidity around 80 percent and temperature close to 15.5°C. Rain chance is low at around 7 percent, so a full match is likely.
ENG vs IND Probable Playing XIs
England (probable): Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Joe Root, Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood
India (probable): Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna
If KL Rahul is passed fit, he would likely come back into the middle order, with Ishan Kishan or Shivam Dube making way.
Key Player Battles
Joe Root vs India’s spinners: Root’s unbeaten 99 was the difference in Cardiff. How Washington Sundar and Axar Patel contain him in the middle overs at a ground that has offered turn later in games could shape the result.
Virat Kohli vs Jofra Archer: Kohli has looked back to his best through this series, and Archer’s pace and bounce present the sternest test in England’s attack. Their early exchanges could set the tone for India’s innings.
Jasprit Bumrah vs England’s top order: Bumrah remains the most dangerous new ball bowler on either side. Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell will need a clear plan to see off his opening spell if England are to build the platform Root needs.
ENG vs IND 3rd ODI Fantasy Team (Small Leagues)
Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler
Batters: Virat Kohli (C), Joe Root (VC), Shubman Gill
All Rounders: Axar Patel, Washington Sundar
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Prasidh Krishna, Gus Atkinson
Kohli is captain on the back of a strong series with the bat, and Root takes the vice-captaincy after his match-winning innings in Cardiff. Bumrah and Archer lead the bowling attack as the two standout new ball options in the series so far.
ENG vs IND 3rd ODI Fantasy Team (Grand Leagues)
For grand leagues, this second ENG vs IND fantasy team brings in Shreyas Iyer and Sam Curran as differential picks alongside the headline names.
Wicketkeeper: Ishan Kishan — differential
Batters: Virat Kohli (C), Shreyas Iyer (VC) — differential, Ben Duckett
All Rounders: Sam Curran — differential, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Saqib Mahmood — differential, Adil Rashid, Gurnoor Brar
Iyer’s fifty in Cardiff makes him a strong differential given the ownership Kohli and Root are likely to draw. Sam Curran’s all-round utility at Lord’s, a ground that suits swing bowling, adds a lower-owned bowling option with batting upside.
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ENG vs IND Match Prediction
This decider is finely balanced. India’s top order has been the stronger unit across the series, with Rohit, Gill and Kohli all in good touch, but the uncertainty around KL Rahul’s availability is a genuine complication for team balance. England have the momentum of their Cardiff win and a Root in career-best form, plus home conditions at a ground that has historically favoured the side batting first. Given India’s superior head to head record in this fixture and the depth of their top order even amid the injury and illness disruption, they get a narrow edge, but this looks close enough to be decided by the toss and how well either side’s middle order performs under pressure.
FAQs
Q. When is the ENG vs IND 3rd ODI?
A. Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, starting at 11.00 AM local time, which is 3.30 PM IST.
Q. Where can I watch ENG vs IND live in India?
A. The match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network, with select coverage also on DD Sports, and streamed live on JioHotstar.
Q. What is the series score going into the 3rd ODI?
A. The series is level at 1-1. India won the first ODI in Birmingham and England won the second ODI in Cardiff.
Q. Is KL Rahul playing in the 3rd ODI?
A. His availability had not been confirmed at the time of writing. He missed the second ODI due to illness, with Ishan Kishan replacing him in the XI.
Q. Who is India’s captain?
A. Shubman Gill captains India in this ODI series.
Q. Who is England’s captain?
A. Harry Brook captains England.