First time visiting the host’s house! India and England write unique ODI records and achieve century-long start | Cricket News
India and England created unique ODI history at Lord’s in the series-decisive third and final one-day match on Sunday when the two teams reached a 100-plus opening partnership at the iconic venue for the first time in the same match.The record was sealed after Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill put on 147 for the first wicket as India chased England’s 388-run target. Their stand came after England openers Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell earlier put together a 192-run stand to set the stage for the hosts’ mammoth total of 387/3.According to available records, this was the first time both teams posted opening centuries in the same ODI at Lord’s, underlining the batting-friendliness of the venue and the dominance of the top-order batsmen.England’s match revolved around Duckett’s brilliant 141 off 135 balls and Bethell’s flowing 91 off 93 balls. The duo frustrated the Indian bowlers in over 30 overs, taking the score to 192 before the first wicket fell.Joe Root then completed the dot-completion with an unbeaten 74 off 48 balls while Jos Buttler smashed 41 not out off 13 balls to propel England to one of their highest ever ODI totals at the historic venue.Despite the daunting targets, India has responded positively. Rohit and Gill followed England’s attacking style, scoring freely with pace and spin. Rohit blended elegance with power in every innings, while Gill played a captaincy role, often finding boundaries, and the two kept India’s hopes alive.The partnership ended in the 25th over when leg-spinner Adil Rashid trapped heavy-hitting Gill lbw for 77. Gill reviewed the decision, but ball tracking confirmed three red balls, ending the game at 147 points. Later, Virat Kohli joined Rohit at the crease with India still needing 224 runs remaining.While the game was well balanced, the day has gone down in history as Lord’s witnessed the first in ODI cricket statistics as both teams forged a century-plus partnership in the same match.
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