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England vs India 3rd T20I: England Crush India by 125 Runs, Take 2-0 Series Lead
England delivered a clinical performance with both bat and ball to thrash India by 125 runs in the third T20 International at Trent Bridge on Wednesday, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
After being invited to bat, England posted a challenging 201/7, powered by a fluent 70 from Phil Salt and a late flourish from Sam Curran. The hosts then dismantled India's batting lineup for just 76, registering India's biggest-ever defeat by runs in T20 Internationals.
After being invited to bat, England posted a challenging 201/7, powered by a fluent 70 from Phil Salt and a late flourish from Sam Curran. The hosts then dismantled India's batting lineup for just 76, registering India's biggest-ever defeat by runs in T20 Internationals.
England's innings got off to a brisk start as openers Phil Salt and Jos Buttler added 43 runs. Buttler played an attacking knock of 36 from 21 balls before Prince Yadav bowled him with a pinpoint yorker.
Salt then took control of the innings, playing a series of aggressive strokes around the ground. The opener reached his half-century in 35 balls and continued to attack both pace and spin, finishing with 70 off 44 deliveries, including seven fours and three sixes.
Salt then took control of the innings, playing a series of aggressive strokes around the ground. The opener reached his half-century in 35 balls and continued to attack both pace and spin, finishing with 70 off 44 deliveries, including seven fours and three sixes.
Harry Brook contributed 16 before Prince Yadav struck again. Harshit Rana briefly brought India back into the contest by dismissing Jacob Bethell and Tom Banton in consecutive deliveries, reducing England to 111/4.
However, England finished strongly in the final overs. India missed a crucial chance when Sam Curran was dropped in the 19th over, and the all-rounder made the visitors pay with an unbeaten 41 off 24 balls. Will Jacks added a quick 14 from seven deliveries as England scored 43 runs in the last four overs to cross the 200-run mark.
However, England finished strongly in the final overs. India missed a crucial chance when Sam Curran was dropped in the 19th over, and the all-rounder made the visitors pay with an unbeaten 41 off 24 balls. Will Jacks added a quick 14 from seven deliveries as England scored 43 runs in the last four overs to cross the 200-run mark.
Prince Yadav was India's standout bowler with figures of 2/30, while Harshit Rana also claimed two wickets. Axar Patel dismissed Salt but conceded 49 runs.
Chasing 202, India started positively as Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cleared the ropes early. Sooryavanshi entertained with two sixes during his brief 13-run innings, while Ishan Kishan also struck a six before England's fast bowlers took complete control.
Chasing 202, India started positively as Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cleared the ropes early. Sooryavanshi entertained with two sixes during his brief 13-run innings, while Ishan Kishan also struck a six before England's fast bowlers took complete control.
Josh Tongue dismissed Abhishek Sharma before Jofra Archer removed Sooryavanshi and captain Shreyas Iyer in quick succession. Tongue then accounted for Ishan Kishan, leaving India struggling at 41/4.
Axar Patel attempted a counterattack with a quick 10, but Archer claimed his third wicket by forcing an edge behind. India's batting collapse continued as Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana and the lower order failed to resist England's disciplined bowling attack.
Axar Patel attempted a counterattack with a quick 10, but Archer claimed his third wicket by forcing an edge behind. India's batting collapse continued as Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana and the lower order failed to resist England's disciplined bowling attack.
Adil Rashid wrapped up the innings, bowling Varun Chakravarthy after dismissing Arshdeep Singh, as India were bundled out for just 76.
Tongue starred with figures of 4/28, Archer finished with 3/29, while Rashid returned 2/14. Will Jacks also chipped in with a wicket.
Tongue starred with figures of 4/28, Archer finished with 3/29, while Rashid returned 2/14. Will Jacks also chipped in with a wicket.
The emphatic victory handed England a 2-0 advantage in the five-match T20I series and gave the hosts significant momentum heading into the fourth match.
