India vs England 3rd T20I – Match Highlights and Scorecard
England defeated India by 26 runs in the 3rd T20I match of the England tour of India 2025.
England kept the five-match T20I series alive by defeating India by 26 runs in the third T20I at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Tuesday, January 28. India, after winning the toss, opted to bowl first, but England posted a competitive total of 171/9 in their 20 overs.
England’s Innings
England’s innings were built around crucial knocks from Ben Duckett (51 off 28 balls) and Liam Livingstone (43 off 24 balls). Duckett’s aggressive approach set the tone, while Livingstone provided the finishing touches in the death overs.
However, it was India’s mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy who was the star with the ball, picking up a remarkable 5/24 in his four overs. Chakravarthy was instrumental in breaking England’s momentum, dismissing key batters like Jos Buttler (24), Jamie Smith (6), Jamie Overton (0), Brydon Carse (3), and Jofra Archer (0).
Chakravarthy’s spell, along with Hardik Pandya’s 2/33, helped India restrict England’s batting order, which faltered after a solid start. Despite a late cameo from Adil Rashid (10*) and Mark Wood (10*), England managed only 171/9, setting a challenging target for the hosts.
India’s Chase
India’s chase got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets. Sanju Samson (3), Abhishek Sharma (24), and Suryakumar Yadav (14) were dismissed cheaply, leaving the team in trouble at 48/3. Hardik Pandya fought back with a steady knock of 40 off 35 balls, but lacked support from the other end.
Axar Patel (15) and Washington Sundar (6) also fell as India struggled to gain momentum. India’s lower order couldn’t provide the required push either, with Dhruv Jurel (2), Mohammed Shami (7), and Ravi Bishnoi (4*) all falling in quick succession. At 140/9, India’s chase faltered, and they were bowled out for just 145 in 20 overs.
England’s disciplined bowling attack, led by Jofra Archer (2/33), Mark Wood (1/29), Brydon Carse (2/28), and Jamie Overton (3/24), was too much for India to handle. The visitors’ victory keeps the series alive, with the current score standing at 2-1 in favor of India.
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India vs England 3rd T20I Full Match Scorecard
England: 165/9 (20 overs)
| Batters | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt | c A Sharma b H Pandya | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Ben Duckett | c A Sharma b A Patel | 51 | 28 | 7 | 2 | 182.14 |
| Jos Buttler | c S Samson b V Chakravarthy | 24 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 109.09 |
| Harry Brook | b R Bishnoi | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Liam Livingstone | c D Jurel b H Pandya | 43 | 24 | 1 | 5 | 179.17 |
| Jamie Smith | c D Jurel b V Chakravarthy | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Jamie Overton | b V Chakravarthy | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Brydon Carse | c T Varma b V Chakravarthy | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Jofra Archer | b V Chakravarthy | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Adil Rashid | Not out | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Mark Wood | Not out | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extra | 11 (b 5, w 5, nb 1, lb 0) | |||||
| Total | 171/9 (20 ov) | |||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 |
| Hardik Pandya | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
| Washington Sundar | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15.00 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 4 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 6.00 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 11.50 |
| Axar Patel | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 6.33 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4.00 |
Fall of wickets: 1-7 (Philip Salt – 1.3 ov), 2-83 (Jos Buttler – 8.6 ov), 3-87 (Ben Duckett – 9.6 ov), 4-108 (Harry Brook – 12.4 ov), 5-115 (Jamie Smith – 13.3 ov), 6-115 (Jamie Overton – 13.4 ov), 7-127 (Brydon Carse – 15.4 ov), 8-127 (Jofra Archer – 15.6 ov), 9-147 (Liam Livingstone – 17.1 ov)
India: 166/8 (19.2 overs)
| Batters | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | c A Rashid b J Archer | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Abhishek Sharma | c J Archer b B Carse | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 171.43 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | c PD Salt b M Wood | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Tilak Varma | b A Rashid | 18 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Hardik Pandya | c J Buttler b J Overton | 40 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 114.29 |
| Washington Sundar | c J Buttler b J Overton | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Axar Patel | c A Rashid b J Archer | 15 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 93.75 |
| Dhruv Jurel | c PD Salt b B Carse | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Mohammed Shami | c H Brook b J Overton | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 175.00 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Not out | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Extra | 11 15 (b 0, w 6, nb 0, lb 5) | |||||
| Total | 145/9 (20 ov) | |||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
| Mark Wood | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.67 |
| Brydon Carse | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Liam Livingstone | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Adil Rashid | 4 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 3.75 |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6.00 |
Fall of wickets: 1-16 (Sanju Samson – 2.2 ov), 2-31 (Abhishek Sharma – 3.4 ov), 3-48 (Suryakumar Yadav – 5.1 ov), 4-68 (Tilak Varma – 7.6 ov), 5-85 (Washington Sundar – 12.1 ov), 6-123 (Axar Patel – 17.2 ov), 7-131 (Hardik Pandya – 18.1 ov), 8-140 (Mohammed Shami – 18.6 ov), 9-140 (Dhruv Jurel – 19.1 ov)
Match Result: England won by 26 runs
