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Duckett's Record Lord's Century Falls to Yadav
19 Jul
Summary
- Ben Duckett scored 141, a record for a high individual score at Lord's in ODIs.
- He surpassed Viv Richards' 138, set in the 1979 World Cup final.
- Duckett's dismissal by Prince Yadav occurred in the 44th over of England's innings.
On July 19, 2026, England opener Ben Duckett registered a historic individual score of 141 runs at Lord's during the third ODI against India. This remarkable innings surpassed the previous record held by Viv Richards, who scored 138 in the 1979 World Cup final. Duckett's performance was a significant highlight for England's batting effort.
The strong foundation for England's innings was laid by Duckett and his opening partner, Jacob Bethell. The pair formed an impressive 192-run partnership, with Bethell contributing 91 runs before his dismissal. Duckett continued to build momentum, adding 101 runs with Joe Root for the second wicket.
Duckett's record-breaking century, comprising 18 fours and a six, came off 135 balls. His exceptional knock was brought to an end by Indian pacer Prince Yadav in the 44th over. At the time of his dismissal, England was well-positioned to post a substantial total, with Joe Root continuing to score fluently.
