In the third T20I match, England managed to break India’s winning streak with a dominant 26-run victory. The Indian batters struggled against the English bowlers, particularly against spinners like Varun Chakravarthy who was awarded the Player of the Match. With the series now standing at 2-1, the pressure will be on India to bounce back in the next match.
England Breaks India's T20I Winning Streak with Dominant Victory
The highly anticipated third T20I match between England and India took place at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham, with England emerging victorious by a commanding margin of 26 runs. The result not only broke India's winning streak but also put England in a strong position in the five-match series.
Match Summary
Batting first, England amassed a challenging total of 177 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Dawid Malan was the star with the bat, scoring a blistering 77 off just 39 deliveries. India's bowling attack struggled to contain the English batters, particularly the spin duo of Adil Rashid and Varun Chakravarthy.
In reply, India's batting lineup failed to fire, managing only 151 for 7. Captain Rohit Sharma top-scored with 30, while Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer made valiant contributions of 26 and 28 respectively. Chakravarthy was India's tormentor-in-chief, claiming three wickets for just 23 runs in his four overs.
Player of the Match
Varun Chakravarthy was adjudged the Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance. His ability to generate sharp turn and deceive the Indian batsmen was instrumental in England's victory.
Series Standings
With England's win, the series now stands at 2-1 in favor of India. The fourth and fifth matches will be crucial as both teams look to secure the series.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
Q1: Why did India lose the third T20I match? A1: India's batting lineup struggled against the English bowlers, particularly against spinners like Varun Chakravarthy.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match? A2: Varun Chakravarthy of England was awarded the Player of the Match for his three-wicket haul.
Q3: What is the current series standings? A3: The series currently stands at 2-1 in favor of India.
Q4: When and where will the fourth T20I match be played? A4: The fourth T20I match will take place on July 7 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.
Q5: Which team has the upper hand in the series? A5: India still holds the slight advantage in the series, but England's dominant performance in the third T20I has put them in a strong position.
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