Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell script history with record 192 runs against India at Lord’s

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London (England), July 19 (ANI): England’s Ben Duckett with Jacob Bethell England openers Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell etched their names in the record books with a sensational opening display against India in the third ODI at Lord’s. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, England’s decision paid rich dividends as the duo combined for 192 runs, England’s highest opener against India in ODI history.

Highest Opening Partnership for England Vs. India in ODIs

  • 192 – Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell, Lord’s (2026)
  • 160 – Jason Roy & Jonny Bairstow, Edgbaston (2019)
  • 158 – Alastair Cook & Ian Bell, Rajkot (2013)
  • 135 – Jason Roy & Jonny Bairstow, Pune (2021)

The stand also became the highest opening partnership ever recorded at Lord’s in ODI cricket and the fourth highest partnership for any wicket at the iconic venue.

Highest partnership for any wicket at Lord’s in ODIs

  • 226 – Andrew Strauss and Andrew Flintoff vs West Indies (4th wicket, 2004)
  • 213 – Graeme Hick & Neil Fairbrother vs West Indies (3rd wicket, 1991)
  • 202 – Graham Gooch & David Gower v Australia (2nd wicket, 1985)
  • 192 – Ben Duckett & Jacob Bethell vs India (1st wicket, 2026)

India finally found a breakthrough in the 32nd over when Prasidh Krishna dismissed Bethell for a brilliant 91 off 93 balls. The left-hander, looking for a maiden ODI century, tried to whip a short ball over leg but found Rohit Sharma positioned at deep square leg. Bethell’s scintillating knock featured 11 fours and two sixes, while Prasidh celebrated only modestly, aware of the damage the opening pair had already done to India’s bowling attack.

Playing XI for India against England at Lord’s

India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna.England: Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue.