Ben Duckett Scores His 4th One-Day International Century For England, Achieves IND vs ENG 3rd ODI 2026
Ben Duckett has scored his fourth One-Day International century for England today, July 19, 2026, during the decisive third ODI against India at Lord's. The 31-year-old's stellar performance comes in a crucial match, with the series level at 1-1, as England aims to secure a series victory against Shubman Gill's Indian side.
Ben Duckett has once again proven his credentials in the white-ball format, carving out a magnificent century against a strong Indian attack in the third and final One-Day International at Lord's, London. The crucial knock marks his fourth ODI hundred for England, a feat achieved in the high-stakes series decider against Shubman Gill's formidable Indian side. The 31-year-old left-hander's brilliant innings has been a cornerstone for England, providing much-needed impetus in a match where the series stands level at 1-1. MS Dhoni and Wife Sakshi Dhoni in Attendance at Lord’s for IND vs ENG 3rd ODI 2026 (Watch Video).
Ben Duckett Scores Magnificent Hundred
Duckett reached the three-figure milestone in emphatic style, striking a boundary off Indian debutant Gurnoor Brar to secure his hundredin 108 balls. His innings anchored a record-breaking opening partnership with young batsman Jacob Bethell.
The duo put on 192 runs for the first wicket, establishing a new record for England's highest opening partnership against India in ODI cricket. Bethell provided aggressive support from the other end, striking nine boundaries and two sixes before falling agonizingly short of his own milestone on 91, caught by Rohit Sharma off the bowling of Prasidh Krishna.
With his hundred, Duckett became the sixth England opener to score a ton at Lord's after Denis Amiss, Graham Gooch, Graeme Wood, Marcus Trescothick and Sir Alastair Cook.
India, captained by Shubman Gill, entered the match with some injury concerns, as all-rounder Washington Sundar was ruled out due to a hamstring injury, with Harsh Dubey named as his replacement. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah also missed the decider due to a left knee injury. Veteran opener Rohit Sharma's form and future have also been a point of discussion throughout the series, especially with him not being in the country's plans for the 2027 World Cup. Yuvraj Singh Rings Iconic Lord's Bell Ahead of IND vs ENG 3rd ODI 2026 (Watch Video).
India’s bowling attack looked noticeably depleted under the overcast London skies, struggling to find consistency or containment options. The tourists were forced into late adjustments when premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out just before the toss due to sudden reactive swelling in his left knee.
Without Bumrah's control, India's relatively inexperienced line-up yielded a high number of extras early on, leaking 12 wides within the opening 15 overs of the innings. Following Bethell's dismissal, veteran batsman Joe Root joined Duckett at the crease to maintain England's high scoring rate as the innings progressed toward the final overs.
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