Ind Vs Eng 3rd ODI: All Eyes On Rohit Sharma As India Face England In Series-Deciding Lord’s ODI

London: The 3rd and decisive match of the three-match ODI series between India and England will be played on Sunday at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground. The series is currently tied at 1-1. After registering victory in the first ODI, the Indian team missed even reaching the threshold of victory in the second match. Joe Root's unbeaten 99-run inning in Cardiff gave England a brilliant comeback and now both the teams will face each other to win the series.

Will India be able to end the long wait on foreign soil?

Under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, the team will try to win an ODI series abroad for the first time after December 2023. And that too at Lord's. What could be a bigger platform than this? But the work is not easy. In the second ODI, the team lost momentum in the last overs. We will have to fulfil our responsibilities with both bat and ball, only then will we win.

Will there be changes in the playing eleven?

The news is that KL Rahul's return is confirmed. He will handle the middle order. Washington Sundar is injured, Kuldeep Yadav can come in his place. The team management also wants an extra wicket-taking bowler. Bumrah will again lead the attack. Along with him, the famous Krishna and Gurnoor Brar will also be in focus.

Why will all eyes be on Rohit Sharma?

Before the series decider, discussions regarding Rohit Sharma's ODI future have intensified. This year his performance has not been as per expectations. In such a situation, this innings played at Lord's will be a great opportunity for him to answer his critics. On the other hand, big innings will also be expected from captain Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli.

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Who will be the biggest weapons for England?

The England team is excited by Joe Root's excellent form. His unbeaten inning of 99 runs in the second ODI had helped the team level the series. Batsmen like captain Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler and Will Jacques will present a challenge for India. In bowling, the team will have a big responsibility on Joffra Archer, Adil Rashid and Saqib Mahmood.

Probable playing eleven

India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna.

England: Ben Duckett, Will Jacques, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethel, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood.