Kohli's 74 in vain as England seal ODI series 2-1 at Lord's

Virat Kohli made 74 from 60 balls in the third and final one-day international at Lord's, but his innings came in a losing cause as England won by 27 runs to take the series 2-1.

The match was billed as a possible farewell to English shores for Kohli, who was described in coverage of the game as delivering "royal entertainment" during his stay at the crease. Whether it proves to be his last appearance in England remains a matter of speculation rather than confirmed fact.

What happened

England's 27-run win settled a three-match series that had been level going into the finale at Lord's. The result gave the hosts a 2-1 margin, with the series decided in the final fixture.

• England won the third ODI at Lord's by 27 runs
• The victory sealed the three-match series 2-1 in England's favour
• Kohli top-scored with 74 off 60 balls, his runs coming at better than a run a ball
• The fixture may prove to be Kohli's final appearance in England

Why it matters

A series defeat on English soil is a notable outcome for India, while the manner of Kohli's innings ensured the closing match of the tour drew attention beyond the result itself. His 74 was the standout individual contribution of the contest from an Indian perspective and underlined his continued capacity to score quickly in English conditions.

Attention now turns to what comes next for both sides, with the series complete and thoughts shifting to upcoming fixtures. For Kohli, the focus will be on whether there are further opportunities to bat in England in an India shirt, or whether this innings stands as his last on the ground where he has produced some of his most watched performances.