Former India captain Kapil Dev believes that England has a slight advantage over India in the upcoming series-deciding third ODI at Lord’s. With the series tied at 1-1, the final match at Lord’s will determine the winner after India won the first ODI at Edgbaston and England responded with a victory in Cardiff led by Joe Root’s performance. Kapil Dev mentioned that England’s familiarity with home conditions gives them a slight edge in the contest.
Kapil Dev expressed that the series decider is evenly poised, but England’s home advantage tilts the scale slightly in their favor. He noted that India’s struggle to find team cohesion has been a key factor in their T20I series loss and the ongoing undecided ODI series. Kapil Dev stated that while both teams are evenly matched currently, England’s home advantage gives them a slight edge.
Despite the loss in Cardiff, India carries positives into the decider with Virat Kohli’s return to form and Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling prowess. However, Rohit Sharma will be aiming for a more impactful performance after a patchy run with the bat. On the other hand, England will heavily rely on Joe Root’s consistent ODI performances to secure another home series victory.
A win at Lord’s would end India’s 22-year wait for an ODI victory at the historic venue and mark their eighth bilateral ODI series win against England since 2010. Kapil Dev also voiced his support for India head coach Gautam Gambhir amidst discussions on the team’s recent showings, leaving the decision on Gambhir’s future to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the selection committee.
