Ind VS Eng 3rd T20I turned into a nightmare for India as England secured a crushing 125-run victory at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The hosts excelled with both bat and ball to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series after the opening game was washed out by rain.
Phil Salt starred with the bat before Josh Tongue and Jofra Archer ripped through India’s batting line-up. As a result, India suffered their biggest-ever defeat by runs in T20 International cricket.
Phil Salt and Sam Curran Power England Past 200
England posted an impressive 201/7 after being asked to bat first.
Phil Salt anchored the innings with a brilliant 70 off 44 balls. He struck seven fours and three sixes while building partnerships throughout the innings.
Jos Buttler added a quick 36 before Prince Yadav dismissed him with an excellent yorker. Later, Sam Curran provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 41 from 24 balls.
Curran’s late assault helped England score 89 runs in the final eight overs, giving India a challenging target.
Although Harshit Rana and Prince Yadav claimed two wickets each, India’s spin attack failed to slow England’s scoring rate.
Archer and Tongue Tear Apart India’s Batting
India’s chase collapsed almost immediately.
Jofra Archer generated extra pace and bounce, while Josh Tongue consistently hit the right areas. Their aggressive bowling left India struggling inside the Powerplay.
Tongue finished with outstanding figures of 4/28, while Archer picked up 3/29.
India were eventually bowled out for just 76 runs in 11.4 overs. Only four batters managed to score in double figures.
Poor shot selection and the inability to build partnerships made the chase one-sided from the very beginning.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Shows Fearless Intent
Despite the heavy defeat, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided one positive moment for India.
The teenager smashed one six each off Archer and Tongue during his brief stay at the crease. However, he was dismissed for 13 after attempting an aggressive hook shot.
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel also failed to convert their starts.
Meanwhile, India’s decision to promote Harshit Rana ahead of Shivam Dube became another major talking point after the batting collapse.
England Move Closer to Series Victory
The convincing win gives England a 2-0 advantage in the series and puts them in complete control heading into the remaining matches.
For India, the defeat raises serious questions about batting consistency, team balance and tactical decisions. Captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Gautam Gambhir will now look to regroup before the fourth T20I.
England, meanwhile, have gained momentum at the perfect time. With Phil Salt in excellent form and the pace duo of Archer and Tongue firing, the hosts will enter the next game full of confidence.
Conclusion
The Ind VS Eng 3rd T20I showcased England at their clinical best. A composed innings from Phil Salt, a powerful finish by Sam Curran and a devastating spell from Josh Tongue and Jofra Archer proved too much for India.
With England now leading the series 2-0, India face a must-win situation in the upcoming matches if they hope to avoid a comprehensive series defeat.
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