England v India: Lord's finale ends with controversial run out as tourists claim series win

India completed a 3-0 series whitewash over England in the third and final one-day international after a controversial dismissal by Deepti Sharma.

The game was reaching a tense conclusion when Dean was dismissed for 47 at Lord's.

England were visibly aggrieved at the dismissal, which is within the laws of the game but seen by many as against the spirit of cricket.

The mode of dismissal is often referred to as a Mankad, after Indian batter Vinoo Mankad, who was the first player to enact the type of run out in a Test match.

It was England women's first game at Lord's since their World Cup triumph over India in 2017.

The dramatic conclusion to the game somewhat overshadowed legendary fast bowler Jhulan Goswami's farewell to international cricket and India's first series win in England since 1999.

Chasing just 170 to win, Dean came to the crease after England slipped to 65-7, with India seamer Renuka Singh Thakur taking 4-29 and Goswami 2-30.

It was a terrific effort from 21-year-old Dean, who fell just three runs short of her maiden international half-century as England ended 153 all out.

She was supported by captain Amy Jones' 28, but when Kate Cross was dismissed for 10 to leave England nine wickets down, they still required another 52 runs for victory.

Number 11 Freya Davies batted sensibly, nudging singles, and contributed an unbeaten 10 to a partnership of 36 with Dean, who was dropped at slip on 23, but batted with impressive calmness and temperament to bring England so close.

Earlier, Kate Cross led a much-improved bowling performance for England, taking 4-26 as India were bowled out for 169.

Deepti Sharma was left stranded on 68 not out, while opener Smriti Mandhana scored 50.

The game concludes England's international summer, with their next series coming in the West Indies in December.

Impressive India end series with controversy

It had been a disappointing series for England's young and transitioning team, who are missing Heather Knight to injury, the resting Katherine Brunt and Nat Sciver, who has taken a break for her mental health.

India, meanwhile, have been impressive, led expertly by Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana with the bat, while Thakur has starred with the ball in the past two games.

But the way in which the series concluded will cause plenty of debate.

It is a controversial dismissal but within the laws of the game, with the non-striking batter being run out if they are out of their crease while the bowler is in their delivery stride.

Many think it is against the spirit of cricket, with an expectation to warn the batter before going for an official appeal.

"It is part of the game," said India captain Harmanpreet. "I don't think we have done anything new, and it is in the rules. I think it shows awareness of what the batters are doing and I will back my players."