Mon Jan 27 05:50:41 UTC 2025: ## India Poised to Clinch T20 Series Win Against England in Rajkot

**Rajkot, India (January 27, 2025)** – India is on the verge of winning the five-match T20 series against England, holding a commanding 2-0 lead going into the third match. The crucial encounter will be played at the Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium in Rajkot on Tuesday, January 28th, at 7:00 PM IST (6:30 PM IST toss).

India has dominated the series so far, winning the first match by 7 wickets and the second by a nail-biting 2 wickets, thanks in part to Tilak Varma’s impressive 72 runs in the second game. While England captain Jos Buttler has shown consistent form with the bat, India’s Suryakumar Yadav has underperformed. India’s spin bowlers have been particularly effective, with Varun Chakravarthy leading the wicket-takers with 5 scalps.

England faces a must-win situation in Rajkot, while India aims to seal the series victory. The Niranjan Shah Stadium is known for its batting-friendly pitch, promising an exciting match for fans. The match will be televised live on Star Sports and streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar.

**Playing Squads:**

**England:** Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (wk), Jamie Smith (wk), Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

**India:** Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (vc), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wk).

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