England openers Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell etched their names in the record books with an impressive opener against India in the third ODI at Lord’s. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, England’s decision paid off big as the pair put on a 192-run partnership, England’s opening against India in ODI history.
Highest Opening Partnership for England vs India in ODIs
- 192 – Ben Duckett & 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 ever opening partnership at Lord’s in ODI cricket and the fourth partnership in any tournament at the iconic venue.
Highest partnership for any wicket at Lord’s in ODIs
- 226 – Andrew Strauss & Andrew Flintoff vs West Indies (4th wicket, 2004)
- 213 – Graeme Hick & Neil Fairbrother vs West Indies (3rd wicket, 1991)
- 202 – Graham Gooch & David Gower vs Australia (2nd wicket, 1985)
- 192 – Ben Duckett & Jacob Bethell vs India (1st wicket, 2026)
India finally got the breakthrough in the 32nd over when Prasidh Krishna dismissed Bethell for a world-class 91 off 93 balls. Looking at the ODI age, the left-hander tried to whip a short ball on leg but found Rohit Sharma at mid-wicket. Bethell hit a brilliant 11 fours and two sixes, while Prasidh celebrated modestly, aware of the havoc the opening pair had already wreaked on the Indian bowling attack.
Playing XI for India vs 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.