India and England are contesting the third and deciding ODI of the three-match series at Lord's Cricket Ground. With the series level at 1-1, England won the toss and elected to bat first after captain Harry Brook said the pitch appeared suitable for batting.
India are aiming not only to secure the series but also to end a 22-year wait for an ODI victory at Lord's.
England elect to bat after winning the toss
At the toss, England captain Harry Brook said the early conditions looked favourable for batting, prompting his side to bat first and look to put India under pressure.
England have made one change to their playing XI, bringing in Josh Tongue in place of Saqib Mahmood. The team management expects Tongue to challenge the Indian batters with his pace and bounce.
India seek to end long wait at Lord's
India last won an ODI at Lord's in 2004. Since then, they have played four ODIs at the venue, losing three while one match ended in a tie.
Overall, India have played nine ODIs at Lord's, recording four wins, four defeats and one tie. A victory in this match would end their long wait for an ODI win at the venue and also secure the series.
India-England ODI rivalry
The ODI rivalry between India and England is regarded as one of the most prominent contests in world cricket. Both teams have played several memorable matches against each other over the years.
The two sides have won one match each in the first two games of the series, making the third ODI the series decider. Both teams feature a balanced mix of experienced players and young talent.
India team expectations
India's batting responsibility will rest with captain Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul. Shivam Dube and Axar Patel are expected to provide balance in the middle order.
In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah will be India's key weapon. Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar will also look to apply pressure on the England batters.
India's strategy will be to take early wickets and prevent England from posting a big total.
England batting line-up
England's batting line-up includes Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, captain Harry Brook and Jos Buttler.
Sam Curran and Will Jacks provide scoring options in the middle order, while Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson and Adil Rashid form the bowling attack that could challenge the Indian batters.
England will look to make the most of home conditions and build substantial partnerships.
Likely strategy
The Lord's pitch generally offers swing and seam movement to fast bowlers during the early overs. Batting is expected to become comparatively easier as the match progresses.
England opted to bat first with the aim of posting a substantial total and placing scoreboard pressure on India. India, meanwhile, will look to strike early and control England's scoring rate.
Probable playing XIs
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Gurnoor Brar and Prasidh Krishna.
England: Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue and Adil Rashid.
Players to watch
India will look to captain Shubman Gill for another significant innings, while Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will aim to provide a b start.
Jasprit Bumrah's opening spell could influence the course of the match. For England, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Jofra Archer will be among the players to watch.
Deciding contest
With the series level, the match will determine the winner of the three-match ODI series. India will attempt to end a 22-year wait for an ODI victory at Lord's, while England will seek to clinch the series on home soil.
Both teams enter the contest with balanced combinations, and Lord's is set to host another meeting between the two sides.
