Tue Jan 28 15:58:06 UTC 2025: ## India Dominates England in Rajkot T20 Thriller
**Rajkot, India** – India extended their lead in the five-match T20I series against England with a thrilling victory in the third match at the Nirjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Tuesday. Winning the toss and electing to bowl first, India restricted England to a challenging 171/9 in their 20 overs.
Varun Chakravarthy was the star for India with a stunning five-wicket haul, dismantling the England batting lineup. Liam Livingstone (43) and Ben Duckett (51) offered some resistance, but Chakravarthy’s spin proved too much for most of the English batsmen. Hardik Pandya also chipped in with two wickets.
England’s innings was punctuated by several wickets and lacked a significant partnership after Duckett’s half-century. The lower order failed to provide crucial runs, leaving England with a defendable but not insurmountable total.
India’s chase got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma were dismissed cheaply, putting pressure on the middle order. However, India ultimately secured victory, despite losing early wickets, showcasing their resilience and batting depth. The exact score and details of the final chase were not explicitly available in the provided text.
The match saw a change in India’s playing XI, with Mohammed Shami replacing Arshdeep Singh. England remained unchanged from their previous match. The victory puts India 3-0 up in the series, leaving England needing to win the remaining matches to avoid a whitewash.
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