India vs England T20 series: England Secures Victory in Third T20 Against India Reducing Series Deficit to 2-1
In a crucial encounter of the India vs England T20 series, England defeated India by 26 runs in the third match held in Rajkot. Despite India’s strong lead in the five-match series, this victory has kept England’s hopes alive, making the upcoming matches even more competitive.
India vs England T20 series: Match Highlights
- England set a target of 172 runs, with key contributions from its top-order batsmen.
- India’s batting lineup struggled, managing only 145/9 in 20 overs.
- Hardik Pandya was India’s top scorer with 40 runs.
- Abhishek Sharma (24), Tilak Varma (18), Axar Patel (15), and Suryakumar Yadav (14) made notable contributions.
- Openers Sanju Samson (3), Washington Sundar (6), and Dhruv Jurel (2) failed to make an impact.
England’s Bowling Performance
- Jamie Overton led the bowling attack, securing three wickets.
- Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse took two wickets each.
- Mark Wood and Adil Rashid claimed one wicket apiece.
Series Standing and Next Match Details
- India currently leads the series 2-1.
- The fourth T20 match will take place on January 31 in Pune.
- With England’s latest win, the series remains open, keeping both teams under pressure for a strong performance in the remaining matches.
The India vs England T20 series has become increasingly intense after England’s victory in the third match. As the series progresses, both teams are preparing for the upcoming clash in Pune, with India aiming to secure the series and England fighting to level it.
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