The third One Day International (ODI) between England and India on July 19, 2026, at Lord’s in London produced a captivating spectacle for cricket enthusiasts around the globe. Played at the famous ‘Home of Cricket,’ ODI match number 4990 saw extraordinary individual performances that rewritten the ground’s record books. Historically, scoring a hundred at Lord’s carries immense prestige, but delivering a massive knock under high pressure places a batter in a special league of extraordinary performers.
During this high-scoring clash, fans witnessed exceptional strokeplay as both sides fought hard on a batting-friendly pitch. The match not only delivered high-octane entertainment but also reshaped the historic leaderboards for individual scoring achievements at the London venue.
Top 5 highest individual ODI scores at Lord’s
- Ben Duckett – 141 Runs vs India (2026)
England opener Ben Duckett produced a masterpiece during the 3rd ODI against India on July 19, 2026. Batting with immense confidence and precision, the left-hander compiled 141 runs off 135 deliveries in a stay at the crease lasting 200 minutes. Duckett struck 18 fours and 1 six, maintaining a scoring rate with a strike rate of 104.44. His knock surpassed all previous individual scores in One Day Internationals at Lord’s, making him the holder of the highest individual ODI score at this iconic stadium.
- Sir Vivian Richards – 138* Runs vs England (1979)
Legendary West Indies batsman Sir Vivian Richards held the record for the highest ODI score at Lord’s for forty-seven years. Playing against England in the 1979 World Cup Final on June 23, 1979, the ‘chief destroyer’ crafted an undefeated 138* runs off 157 balls during a marathon 207-minute innings. Richards bludgeoned 11 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 87.89, guiding the West Indies to a memorable World Cup triumph and setting a benchmark for big-match performances.
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- Rohit Sharma – 138 Runs vs England (2026)
India’s veteran superstar Rohit Sharma produced a masterclass of white-ball batting in the same 3rd ODI on July 19, 2026. Chasing a steep target, Rohit matched England’s aggression with a blistering 138 runs off just 110 balls. Spending 175 minutes at the middle, his aggressive knock featured 17 hits to the fence and 5 clearance maximums over the rope, operating at an impressive strike rate of 125.45. Rohit’s effort stands as the highest individual ODI score by an Indian batter at Lord’s and the third-highest overall at the venue.
- Dennis Amiss – 137 Runs vs India (1975)
England opening batter Dennis Amiss laid the foundation for high-scoring World Cup innings during the inaugural ODI World Cup match on June 7, 1975. Playing against India, Amiss constructed a brilliant 137 runs off 147 balls. His innings was filled with classical drives and solid placement, containing 18 boundaries with a strike rate of 93.19. Amiss’s knock set the tone for limited-overs cricket at Lord’s in its earliest era.
- Marcus Trescothick – 137 Runs vs Pakistan (2001)
Former England opening batter Marcus Trescothick delivered a classic performance against Pakistan on June 12, 2001. Battling through a grueling 232 minutes at the crease, Trescothick scored 137 runs off 142 deliveries. His dominant effort included 11 boundaries and 3 sixes, recording a strike rate of 96.47. His century anchored England’s batting lineup and remained one of the finest one-day knocks seen at the venue until the modern era.
The historic 3rd ODI between England and India in London added two fresh entries to this list. Duckett’s record-breaking 141 and Rohit’s counter-attacking 138 showcased how modern white-ball cricket continues to evolve while honouring the heritage of cricket’s most famous ground.
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