England chose to bat first in the deciding one-day international against India at Lord's, with India going into the series-deciding match without injured fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah.
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Key facts
- England and India met in a one-day international series decider.
- The match was played at Lord's.
- England batted first.
- India were without Jasprit Bumrah, who missed out through injury.
- England were reported to have started strongly with the bat.
England and India faced off in the deciding match of their one-day international series at Lord’s, with the outcome set to determine the series winner, according to Sky Sports.
England won the opportunity to bat first in the contest, setting up their innings as they looked to post a total to defend later in the day.
India were dealt a blow ahead of the decider, with fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah missing out through injury. His absence removed one of the visitors’ key bowling options for the crucial fixture.
Early updates from Sky Sports indicated that England had started strongly with the bat as they built their innings in the series decider.
Sky Sports also reported that England went on to beat India in the ODI decider, sealing the series in the final match at Lord’s.
The match brought the ODI series to a close at one of cricket’s most iconic venues, with England emerging as the winners according to Sky Sports’ coverage of the fixture.
Why it matters
Series deciders carry added significance because they settle the outcome of an entire contest in a single match. Bumrah's absence for India and England's decision to bat first were key factors shaping how the deciding game unfolded at Lord's.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the ODI series decider between England and India?
According to Sky Sports, England beat India in the ODI decider at Lord's.
Why did India play without Jasprit Bumrah?
Jasprit Bumrah missed the match through injury, according to Sky Sports.
Which team batted first in the decider?
England chose to bat first in the series-deciding match at Lord's.
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