England won the toss and chose to bat first against India in the third and deciding ODI at Lord’s, London. India suffered a major setback before the match, with star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah ruled out due to a knee injury. Despite the blow, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retained their places in the playing XI as India made three changes in a bid to clinch the series. With the contest level at 1-1, both teams enter the decisive encounter aiming to secure the ODI series, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle at the iconic venue.