India vs England 3rd T20I Highlights: Varun Chakravarthy’s Heroics In Vain As India Slump To 26-Run Loss vs England

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Match recap

Indian batters faltered against an incisive England bowling attack as the visitors raised their game in a must-win scenario to win the third T20I by 26 runs and keep the five-match series alive here on Tuesday. Mohammed Shami made a solid comeback to international cricket after 14 months but it was Varun Chakravarthy’s bowling effort that stood out as his five-wicket haul helped India limit England to 171/9. India should have chased down the target but the batters could only manage 145/9 in 20 overs. India still lead the series 2-1 with the fourth game scheduled in Pune on January 31.

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: England win by 26 runs

England have done it! A very impressive bowling performance and India did not look in control for the majority of the run chase. England emerge victorious by 26 runs and they have now made the series 1-2.

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: All over for India

Mohammed Shami slammed a six but got out on the very next delivery while Dhruv Jurel also ended up throwing away his wicket as India have now lost nine wickets. It is all over in Rajkot as the hosts are inches away from defeat.

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Hardik out

Is that the game for India? Hardik Pandya goes for yet another big shot down the ground but this time, the power was not there and the ball went straight in the hands of Jos Buttler. Jamie Overton strikes for England and it is almost game over for India.

India 140/7 (18.4)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Axar departs

More misery for India! Axar Patel tried to go for a big shot but ended up miscued it completely. A straightforward catch for Adil Rashid and Jofra Archer strikes for England.

India 124/6 (17.3)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: 14 runs off the over

50 required off the final 3 overs – This is too tough for India. A good over nevertheless as India scored 14 runs but it looks like that effort will be too little too late. Hardik Pandya looks frustrated as he failed to make contact with a short pitched delivery.

India 123/5 (17.1)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: India continue fight

A good spell of bowling from England but India are not giving up. A boundary for Axar Patel followed by a straight six for Hardik Pandya. The equation is in England’s favour but still, game on!

India 117/5 (16.3)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Hardik leads fightback

Hardik Pandya slams a boundary and India really needed that. The boundaries have been quite rare in this innings and England will need at least one more wicket to feel comfortable. With Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya at the crease, this game is still hanging in the balance.

India 100/5 (15)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: England review!

England are going to use their final review! Rashid’s delivery skids back and hits Axar on the pads. Umpire gives not out, but this will be tight.

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Hardik struggling

Hardik Pandya hasn’t been able to fire today. 19-ball 12 so far, and well below the standard we know he is capable of. Axar Patel isn’t getting a move-on either, 2 off 5 as it stands.

IND 87/5 (13.2)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: England take review

Hardik Pandya has been caught on the pads but a full delivery from Jamie Overton. Seems to be missing leg, as the umpire gives not out. England take the review, and it is indeed missing leg stump.

IND 86/5 (13)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Axar Patel sent in

Axar Patel has been sent in ahead of Dhruv Jurel. India seem adamant to maintain the left-right combo in the middle. India’s run-rate is below 7 now. Required run-rate is nearing 12. This is the time to hit.

IND 85/5 (12.3)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: OUT!

Washington Sundar is gone! End of a painful stay in the middle. 6 runs off just 15 balls. Tries to get a move on, goes big but finds the fielder at mid-off. India’s bold call to send him ahead of Jurel and Axar has backfired big time!

OUT – Washington Sundar – c Buttler b Overton – 6 (15)

IND 85/5 (12.1)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Third umpire review

England appeal a stumping with Washington Sundar on strike, but he is comfortably in. 

IND 85/4 (12)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: England on the front foot

England definitely have more of the momentum here. They have tightened the screws on India, as Overton concedes just 4 runs. One of these two batters need to start hitting it before the targets goes out of reach.

IND 82/4 (11)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Both batters struggling

Hardik Pandya is 11 off 16 balls, Washington Sundar is 3 off 7. England have hit the brakes on India’s run-rate here. 

IND 81/4 (10.4)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: India need 94 more

9.4 runs an over with only 6 wickets left is a tricky situation for Team India. Jamie Overton has been handed the ball for the 11th over, and greets Hardik Pandya with a bouncer.

IND 78/4 (10.1)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Adil Rashid bamboozling India

Big appeal by Adil Rashid, as the ball ricochets off Sundar and goes behind for 4. Umpire gives it not out, and Jos Buttler doesn’t go for a review in the end. Leg byes given, and certainly a question for LBW in that case.

Opportunity missed?

IND 78/4 (10)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Bold call by Team India

Washington Sundar has been sent out to bat ahead of Dhruv Jurel or Axar Patel. Interesting call by Team India, as they aim to solidify things in the middle and stitch a partnership.

IND 72/4 (9)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: CLEAN BOWLED!

Adil Rashid gets Tilak Varma! Massive, massive wicket for England. Tilak Varma’s record streak ends and now they’re really in hot water.

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: 11 off the over

Five singles and a six. India take 11 off Livingstone’s first. Tilak Varma looking good, while Pandya is settling in.

IND 62/3 (7)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Tilak goes BIG!

Tilak Varma steps down the track and clears it over long-off. Targetting the part-time bowler. If anyone can bail India out here, surely it is Tilak Varma.

IND 60/3 (6.4)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Livingstone into the attack

First spin option introduced by Jos Buttler, but it isn’t Adil Rashid, but Liam Livingstone instead. 

IND 52/3 (6.1)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: 50 up for India

Hardik Pandya comes in at No. 5. The Mumbai Indians captain replaces the India T20I captain. Takes a single first ball, and then a wide from Mark Wood brings up 50 for India.

IND 51/3 (6)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: OUT!

Suryakumar Yadav is gone! Big trouble for India, 3-down inside the powerplay. The captain goes. He plays it straight up, and Salt takes a comfortable catch.

OUT – Suryakumar Yadav – c Salt b Wood – 14 (7)

IND 48/3 (5.1)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Now 4!

Suryakumar Yadav is taking Jofra Archer to the cleaners! Pitched short, but a slower ball, and Surya lofts it over the in-field and slams it towards point for 4! 6, 2, 4!

IND 48/2 (4.4)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: SIX!

Suryakumar Yadav to the party now. Trademark SKY! Pitched on the leg stump, Surya flicks it over fine leg for a maximum. So what if 2 wickets are down, this rock-and-roll India side are going to keep playing their aggressive brand of cricket.

IND 41/2 (4.1)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Crunch!

Tilak off the mark! Wonderful shot, through the covers. That sounded so sweet off the bat. 12 off the over, but a big wicket.

IND 35/2 (4)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Tilak Varma in the middle

Tilak Varma has scored more than 300 runs without getting out in T20I cricket. Two centuries and a match-winning 72 in the last match in that streak. How far can he go? India need the two Mumbai Indians stars to perform well here.

IND 31/2 (3.4)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: OUT! Abhishek gone!

Abhishek Sharma departs! Jofra Archer takes a stunner! Tries to go big, comes down the track but times it poorly. Archer in the deep, dives backward and completes a superb catch. India in a spot of bother.

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: FOUR, FOUR!

Abhishek Sharma is dealing in boundaries here. Times Brydon Carse for two fours in a row! Exquisite timing by the southpaw.

IND 31/1 (3.3)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Surya ahead of Tilak

A right-hander has departed first, which is why Suryakumar Yadav has walked in at No. 3 ahead of Tilak Varma. India’s captain is lacking in form a little bit with the bat, can he score big today?

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Samson’s practice in vain

Sanju Samson had been practising with a plastic ball to deal with bouncers, but that has gone in vain today. Archer had him with a short ball once again.

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: 4!

Abhishek Sharma hits it so sweet! Belted over extra cover for 4! Archer steams in at 145 kmh and Abhishek gives the perfect response.

IND 23/1 (2.5)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Sanju Samson OUT!

Sanju Samson departs! Once again, Jofra Archer has his number! Samson goes cheaply, and India lose their first wicket in the third over.

OUT – Sanju Samson – c Rashid b Archer – 3 (6)

IND 16/1 (2.2)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Expensive over

12 runs off Mark Wood’s first over. Two boundaries by Abhishek Sharma in there. 

IND 15/0 (2)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Two 4s in a row!

Abhishek Sharma goes for the full, doesn’t time it well, but still clears the in-field and gets 4 more! The Indian openers are up and running.

IND 13/0 (1.3)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: First boundary!

Abhishek Sharma given room outside the off stump, and he clears the 30-yard circle. Four runs! 

IND 9/0 (1.2)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Quiet start

Tidy first over by Jofra Archer. Just 3 runs come off it. 

IND 3/0 (1)

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I LIVE: Archer to Samson

Samson begins with a single, playing a lofted shot towards fine leg. Abhishek Sharma tries to come down the track and swings hard, but misses.

IND 1/0 (0.3)