India vs England today match update
England defeated India in the third T20 match held in Rajkot today, securing their first victory of the series. Prior to this, India won the first two matches with margins of 7 wickets and 2 wickets, respectively.
In today’s game, England batted first and scored 165 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. In response, the Indian team fell short of the target, allowing England to claim the win.
With this victory, England has kept their hopes alive in the series, although India still leads 2-1. The fourth match of the series is set to take place in the coming days, where both teams will aim to deliver their best performances.
Top Scorers:
England: Liam Livingstone was the standout batsman, scoring 43 runs.
India: Hardik Pandya contributed 40 runs in India’s chase.
Varun Chakravarthy’s Performance:
Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy delivered an exceptional performance, claiming a five-wicket haul with figures of 5 for 24 in his four overs. His wickets included key players such as Jos Buttler, Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, and Jofra Archer.
Mohammed Shami’s Performance:
Mohammed Shami contributed by taking a wicket, dismissing an England batsman during the match.
Despite Chakravarthy’s stellar bowling, England managed to post a total of 171 for 9 in their 20 overs. India’s batting lineup struggled in response, culminating in England’s 26-run victory.