IND vs ENG 3rd ODI 2026 Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report

Last Updated on 12 hours ago by Charbel Coorey

India and England will meet in the third and deciding ODI of the series. Rohit Sharma’s future has dominated the headlines ahead of this match, so the challenge for India will be to refocus as quickly as possible as England bounced back well in the second ODI.

England bowled out India for 233 runs, who were 104-1 at one point. The pace trio of Jofra Archer (3 wickets), Gus Atkinson (3 wickets), and Saqib Mahmood (2 wickets) went through the Indian middle order to set up the game.

However, the hosts need to improve with the bat as they are reliant on Joe Root. The great batter scored a masterful 99* – his second consecutive half-century in the ODI series. He kept his cool and saw his side over the line as Will Jacks (30 runs) and Gus Atkinson (23* runs) complemented him well. 

Jacob Bethell’s form will be concerning for England, as he hasn’t looked comfortable at the top. Harry Brook and Jos Buttler too have failed to get going in the ODIs, but they were in good form in the T20Is. Apart from that, the English side looks pretty balanced with nearly all bases covered.

India, on the other hand, will be frustrated as they fumbled a good chance to win the ODI series. Rohit Sharma (26 runs) and Shubman Gill (31 runs) got India off to a decent start. After that, Virat Kohli (65 runs) and Shreyas Iyer (66 runs) took things under their control, but the team lost the next six wickets for just 45 runs after Kohli’s dismissal. 

The likes of Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Shivam Dube will have to take responsibility now in this do-or-die game. 

Bowling-wise, Jasprit Bumrah is looking in sublime form. He’s bowling sharply at a good pace and is swinging the new ball both ways. Prasidh Krishna has also bowled well, and Axar too has been in top form.

Team India will have to be on their toes, especially with the bat, if they are to win this game and the series.

ENG vs IND 3rd ODI 2026 Possible Playing 11: Will KL Rahul play?

England: 1. Jacob Bethell, 2. Ben Duckett, 3. Joe Root, 4. Harry Brook (c), 5. Jos Buttler (wk), 6. Sam Curran, 7. Will Jacks, 8. Gus Atkinson, 9. Jofra Archer, 10. Adil Rashid, 11. Josh Tongue/Saqib Mahmood

KL Rahul is expected to return after recovering from illness, as per cricinfo.

India: 1. Rohit Sharma, 2. Shubman Gill (c), 3. Virat Kohli, 4. Shreyas Iyer, 5. Ishan Kishan, 6. KL Rahul (wk), 7. Shivam Dube, 8. Axar Patel, 9. Gurnoor Brar, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Prasidh Krishna

Lord’s London Pitch Report and Weather

There will be some assistance for the pacers with the new ball. The slope at Lord’s may help the ball move a bit early on. The spinners will come into play once the game progresses as Lord’s has proven tricky to bat on in recent times.

Scores in the range of 240-280 are expected in this game, and teams may look to chase once they win the toss. A sunny day will await both sides. The temperature will be around 22 degrees Celsius at the start of the game. 

Fantasy Cricket Tips for IND vs ENG 3rd ODI 2026: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:  

• Jos Buttler has 22 runs in the two ODIs so far, and he’s yet to get going in the series. Buttler scored 131 runs in the fifth T20I, and he’ll look to replicate that in this game. You can bank on him for this game.

Key batter picks: 

• Virat Kohli looked set for a big score in the second ODI. He was confident and played well for his 65 runs. Kohli will be itching to do well in the third ODI and will be a must pick and a top C/VC option in fantasy cricket.
• Joe Root is yet to be dismissed in the ODI series. He has 175 runs in two matches. Root has been crucial with the bat for England and will be a no-brainer for this match. 
• Harry Brook too has failed to get going in the two ODIs, but he’s a dynamic batter and will be an excellent differential C/VC choice for this match. Brook can take the bowling and win games single-handedly when on song.
• Shreyas Iyer scored 66 runs in the second game. He’s India’s best batter in the middle order, and you should back him for this match. Iyer can bat according to the situation and fetch plenty of points.
• Shubman Gill looked in great touch for his 31 runs in the last game. Gill has been India’s best batter in this series and he’ll look to lead from the front in  this match. Gill is technically amongst the best batters in the world and he’ll be an ideal captain choice.

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Will Jacks will bowl a few overs and contribute with the bat too. He picked up one wicket and scored 30 runs in the last ODI. Jacks is a utility player and a top fantasy pick for this match.
• Axar Patel’s role with the bat will increase after Washington Sundar was ruled out due to injury. Axar is expected to get promoted in the batting order, and he will bowl his full quota. You can’t miss him from your fantasy teams. He’s been in good form as well – five wickets and 58 runs in two matches.

Key bowler picks: 

• Jasprit Bumrah has two wickets in two games so far, but his economy is just four, and he’s breathing fire, especially with the new ball. He’s swinging the new ball both ways at a good pace and is bowling his yorkers perfectly as well. This might be the game where Bumrah picks up wickets in clusters. 
• Gus Atkinson bowled well in the last game, and he contributed with the bat as well (23* runs). He bowls at a high pace, extracts good bounce, and is capable with the bat too. Atkinson will be a useful pick in fantasy cricket.

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Rohit Sharma
• KL Rahul
• Prasidh Krishna 
• Gurnoor Brar
• Ben Duckett
• Jacob Bethell

Other Matchups and Facts 

• Head to Head: 112 ODI matches; India 62 and England 45. 
• Virat Kohli vs Adil Rashid (ODIs): 126 runs, 5 dismissals in 145 deliveries.
• Ben Duckett vs Jasprit Bumrah (ODIs): 7 runs, 1 dismissal in 20 deliveries.
• Joe Root vs Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 54 runs, 3 dismissals in 55 deliveries. 
• Virat Kohli vs Jofra Archer (ODIs): 21 runs, 2 dismissals in 26 deliveries.

IND vs ENG 3rd ODI 2026 Dream11 Prediction: Joe Root the leading captaincy option?

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

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ENG vs IND 3rd ODI Match Prediction: Who will win?

Both teams are playing well at the moment, but India needs bowlers to play as a group and do well in this game. Washington Sundar’s injury will also affect their combination; they might be one batter or bowler short in this game. 

England, on the other hand, also needs to bat well, as no other batter except for Joe Root has looked good for the hosts. Their bowling is in good form.

India to win.