IND Vs Eng: ENG Wins By 26 Runs In Thrilling T20 Match 3

IND vs Eng

IND vs Eng:In the third T20 of the five-match series, England staged a commendable comeback to defeat India by 26 runs at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Despite the loss, India still leads the series 2-1. Varun Chakaravarthy emerged as the Player of the Match, showcasing an exceptional bowling performance.

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Match Summary

Venue: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
Toss: India won the toss and opted to bowl
Result: England won by 26 runs

England’s Stellar Batting Performance

England posted a competitive total of 171/9 in 20 overs. Their innings was anchored by Ben Duckett, who scored a rapid 51 off 28 balls. Liam Livingstone provided fireworks in the middle overs, smashing 43 off 24 balls, including five sixes.

Key Contributions

Ben Duckett: 51 (28), 7 fours, 2 sixes, S/R 182.14
Liam Livingstone: 43 (24), 1 four, 5 sixes, S/R 179.17
Jos Buttler: 24 (22), steady innings

Fall of Wickets: England faced early trouble, losing Phil Salt for just 5 runs. However, partnerships between Duckett and Buttler, followed by Livingstone, propelled their innings forward.

Varun Chakaravarthy’s Magic with the Ball

India’s Varun Chakaravarthy was the star of the bowling attack, claiming an incredible 5 wickets for 24 runs in his 4 overs. His spell kept England’s scoring in check and dismantled their middle order. Hardik Pandya also contributed with 2 wickets, while Axar Patel bowled economically, taking 1 for 19 in 3 overs.

Bowling Highlights

Varun Chakaravarthy: 4-0-24-5
Hardik Pandya: 4-0-33-2
Axar Patel: 3-0-19-1

India’s Chase Falls Short

India started their chase on a shaky note, losing Sanju Samson early. While Abhishek Sharma (24 off 14) and Suryakumar Yadav (14 off 7) tried to inject momentum, wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Hardik Pandya fought valiantly with a well-paced 40 off 35 balls, but it wasn’t enough as India managed to score 145/9 in 20 overs.

Key Contributions

Hardik Pandya: 40 (35), 1 four, 2 sixes, S/R 114.29
Abhishek Sharma: 24 (14), 5 fours, S/R 171.43
Tilak Varma: 18 (14), 1 four, 1 six

England’s Bowling Brilliance

England’s bowlers maintained tight lines, with Jamie Overton leading the charge with figures of 3/24 in 4 overs. Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer picked up 2 wickets each, ensuring India never gained momentum.

Turning Point of the Match

The turning point was undoubtedly the outstanding spell by Jamie Overton, who dismissed key Indian batters like Hardik Pandya and Washington Sundar in crucial moments. Coupled with tight death-over bowling, England managed to seal the game.

Player of the Match: Varun Chakaravarthy

Varun Chakaravarthy delivered an unforgettable performance, taking 5 wickets for just 24 runs. He bowled with precision and skill, dismantling England’s middle and lower order. Additionally, he contributed with the bat, scoring 1* off 2 balls.

Series Update

India still leads the series 2-1, with two matches remaining. The fourth T20 will be a do-or-die clash for England, as they aim to level the series.