England Claims Victory Over India in Rajkot T20I

England triumphed over India by 26 runs in the third T20I at Rajkot, with Ben Duckett scoring 51 runs and Varun Chakravarthy taking five wickets. Despite Hardik Pandya`s 40 runs, India fell short, ending at 145 runs. The series score is now 2-1 in favor of India, with the next match set for January 31 in Pune.

England secured a vital 26-run victory against India in the third T20I of their five-match series at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. England set a challenging target by scoring 171 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, with Ben Duckett leading the charge with a brisk 51 runs and Liam Livingstone contributing 43 runs.

Varun Chakravarthy`s exceptional bowling performance was the highlight of the match, as he achieved a remarkable five-wicket haul for just 24 runs. This feat made him the first player to take 10 wickets in a bilateral T20I series between India and England. Despite Chakravarthy`s efforts, India struggled in their chase, finishing at 145 runs for 9 wickets. Hardik Pandya was the standout performer for India, scoring 40 runs off 35 balls.

England`s bowlers played a crucial role in restricting India`s batting lineup, with Jamie Overton taking three wickets and Adil Rashid delivering an economical spell of 1 for 15 runs. The series now stands at 2-1 in favor of India, with the next match scheduled for January 31 in Pune. The ongoing series continues to showcase competitive cricket between the two teams. For more details, visit Hindustan Times Cricket and NDTV Sports Cricket.

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