betvisa loginTwitter reactions: England outsmart India in 3rd T20I to keep the series alive

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England’s resilient batting sets the stage
India’s batting collapse seals England’s victory
Here’s how Twitter reacted

England defeated India by 26 runs in the 3rd T20I at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot, to narrow the deficit in the five-match series to 2-1. Choosing to field first, India struggled to contain England’s power-hitters in form of Ben Duckett and Liam Livingstone, while their batting faltered under the pressure of a challenging target of 172. England’s bowlers, led by Jamie Overton and Jofra Archer, capitalized on India’s struggles to keep the series alive.

England’s resilient batting sets the stage

England posted a competitive 171/9 on the back of a crucial knock by Duckett (51 off 28), who displayed aggression and precision against India’s spinners. Supported by Livingstone’s fiery 43 off 24, the middle-order ensured England capitalized on the powerplay and middle overs. Jos Buttler (24 off 22) provided stability at the top but fell to a well-executed plan by Varun Chakravarthy, who was the pick of the bowlers with remarkable figure🎃s of 5/24.

Chakravarthy’s guile dismantled England’s batting, picking wickets regularly and keeping their run rate in check. However, lower-order contributions from Adil Rashid and Mark Wood ensured England finished strongly despite losing wickets in clusters. India’s bowlers had a mixed day, with Ravi Bishnoi conceding 46 runs for one wicket and Hardik Pandya (2/33) offering occasional breakthroughs. Axar Patel (1/19) maintained control, but Washington Sundar and Mohammed Shami struggled, leaking runs under pressure.

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India’s batting collapse seals England’s victory

Chasing 172, India’s innings never gained momentum, as regular wickets derailed their chase. The early loss of Sanju Samson (3) and Abhishek Sharma (24 off 14) in the powerplay added pressure. Suryakumar Yadav (14 off 7) looked promising with a quick cameo but fell to Mark Wood, while Tilak Varma (18 off 14) a✅nd Sundar (6 off 15) struggled to anchor the innings.

Hardik (40 off 35) fought valiantly, but the lack of partnerships and rising required rate made the chase increasingly difficult. England’s bowlers, particularly Jamie Overton (3/23) and Jofra Archer (2/33), executed their plans to perfection, consistently striking at crucial junctures. Adil Rashid’s economicalﷺ spell (1/15) applied pressure in the middle overs, leaving India with too much to do in the death overs. India’s tailenders offered little resistance as they ended at 146/9 in 20 overs. England’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding ensured they stayed in contention for the series, setting up an intriguing battle in t🎉he final two games.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Must admit when made only 171 didn't see that coming. That was some performance with the ball and in the field. brilliant, as ever.
— David Begg (@dadbegg)

England have bowled magnificently. They are showing that pace could be the way to go in T20 cricket. They made 171 into a winn📖ing score. And maybe, everyone got the surface wrong!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)

In the T20 format ability to rotate the strike is very important on slightly slower wicket. India left it too much for too
late in the end.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)

Even from 127/8, we never take a backward step 👊
What a win in Rajkot! 🙌
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— England Cricket (@englandcricket)

India's combinations are still extremes. The risks are still high variance with some individuals who haven't done enough in this format.
Losses like this are good if you learn the right lesson. Let's see how they respond.
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS)

England were 127/8 and then Livingstone nailed three sixes off Bishnoi in the 17th 🎶over.. Turning out to be the difference along with a useful last-wicket stand.
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh)