Tue Jan 28 18:01:56 UTC 2025: ## England Beats India in Thrilling T20 Match
**Rajkot, India:** England pulled off a thrilling 26-run victory over India in the third T20I at Rajkot on Tuesday, snapping India’s two-match winning streak in the five-match series. Despite the loss, India still holds a 2-1 series lead.
England, after winning the toss and electing to bat first, posted a challenging 171/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Ben Duckett top-scored with a 51-run knock, while Liam Livingstone contributed a quickfire 43. Varun Chakravarthy was the pick of the Indian bowlers, claiming an impressive 5 wickets for 24 runs. Hardik Pandya also chipped in with two wickets.
Chasing 172, India’s chase faltered early. Sanju Samson was dismissed cheaply for 3, and wickets continued to fall at regular intervals. Hardik Pandya (40) and Abhishek Sharma (24) offered some resistance, but it wasn’t enough to overcome England’s strong bowling performance. Jamie Overton took three crucial wickets for England, while Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer each claimed two. India eventually finished on 145/9, handing England a well-deserved victory. The match was marked by several exciting moments and close finishes, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the final ball.
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