London, July 20 -- Rohit Sharma's magnificent comeback century went in vain as Ben Duckett's record-breaking 141 and Sam Curran's match-winning spell powered England to a 27-run victory over India in the series-deciding third ODI at Lord's on Sunday, sealing the three-match series 2-1.
Chasing a daunting 388, India mounted their strongest challenge of the series through Rohit's dazzling 138 off 110 balls, but England held their nerve to restrict the visitors to 360 for seven despite a spirited fightback that kept a packed Lord's spectators engrossed until the final over.
Under pressure after a prolonged lean patch, Rohit answered his critics in emphatic fashion with his 34th ODI hundred, striking 17 fours and five sixes. He and captain Sh...