Tue Jan 28 21:52:06 IST 2025: ## India Wins Toss, England Posts 171 in Thrilling T20 Match
**Rajkot, India** – In a thrilling encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Rajkot, England posted a challenging 171/9 in their allotted 20 overs against India in the third T20I of their five-match series. India, winning the toss and opting to bowl first, saw a strong performance from Varun Chakravarthy, who claimed a remarkable five wickets. Ben Duckett top-scored for England with a 51-run knock, while Liam Livingstone contributed a valuable 43.
The Indian bowling attack proved effective, with Chakravarthy’s five-wicket haul being the highlight. Hardik Pandya and Ravi Bishnoi also picked up two and one wicket respectively, while Axar Patel claimed one wicket as well.
Mohammed Shami made a much-anticipated return to international cricket after a 14-month absence, featuring in India’s playing XI in place of Arshdeep Singh.
India’s chase got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets. However, India reached 120-4 before their innings was cut short by rain. The match was abandoned without a result.
The series continues with the remaining matches.
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