Ben Duckett's 141 Fires England to Victory
England have won by 27 runs. England batted first and posted 387/3 in 50 overs. India, chasing 388, fell short at 360/7 in 50 overs.
Ben Duckett was the standout in the first innings, scoring 141 off 135 balls (SR 104). 1 six and 18 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 37 runs.
Rohit Sharma fought hard with 138 off 110 balls, but it was not enough to haul India over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Sam Curran delivered figures of 4/75 in 10 overs (Econ 7.5). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
IND lead the series 3-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 48 of the first innings was the inflection point — 23 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
141 off 135 balls (SR 104), 18 fours, 1 sixes
4/75 in 10 overs (Econ: 7.50)
138 off 110 balls (SR 125), 17 fours, 5 sixes
Verdict
England showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. India will rue missed opportunities — a 27 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. IND lead the series 3-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.