TFW Daily - Kohli, Rohit attempt final heist - England India 3rd ODI

In this episode of The Final Word Daily, hosts Geoff Lemon and Daniel Norcross review the third one-day international match between England and India at Lord's. The hosts quickly summarize the match, emphasizing the unprecedented number of runs scored and individual achievements. Sam Curran's unique bowling style is likened to a tribute act to Gary Sobers, bringing a fun twist to the analysis. The episode highlights Ben Duckett's remarkable 141 runs, which set a new record for the highest score at Lord's, contributing to England's total of 387 runs. Despite India scoring 360, they fell short, marking the match as one for the record books.

The discussion dives deeper into the strategies employed by both teams, especially India's struggles in the bowling department as they relied on just five bowlers, leading to dire consequences during crucial overs. They muse on the significance of morale in high-stakes games and how various performances, particularly by players like Joe Root, can impact team outcomes. The hosts ultimately reflect on how close India came to an incredible chase and how both teams exhibited moments of brilliance on the road-like pitch, noting that high-scoring ODI matches can be far more engaging than their T20 counterparts.