Tue Jan 28 17:12:11 UTC 2025: ## India Fall Short Despite Chakravarthy’s Five-For as England Wins Thrilling T20

**Ahmedabad, India:** England clinched a thrilling 26-run victory over India in the third T20I, securing a 2-1 series win. Despite a sensational five-wicket haul by Varun Chakravarthy (5/24), who restricted England to 171/9, India’s chase fell short despite a late flurry of sixes from Hardik Pandya.

England’s innings was anchored by Ben Duckett’s explosive 51 off 28 balls. However, Chakravarthy’s masterful spell, including the dismissal of Jofra Archer with a googly, turned the tide after England reached a commanding 83/1. Liam Livingstone’s late blitz (43 off 24) added some respectability to the total. While Ravi Bishnoi’s four wickets were expensive, Axar Patel provided valuable support to Chakravarthy.

Chasing 172, India lost early wickets, with Sanju Samson and Shubman Gill departing cheaply. Although Suryakumar Yadav hit a six in the fourth over, India struggled against the tight English bowling attack, particularly Adil Rashid and Mark Wood. Despite Pandya’s late charge, punctuated by several maximums, India’s run chase ultimately fell short, finishing on 145/9.

Mohammed Shami made a successful return to international cricket after a 14-month absence, hitting a 73-meter six, but his contributions were overshadowed by the electrifying performance of Chakravarthy and the overall dominance of the England team. The match showcased a gripping contest, highlighting the skill of both batting and bowling units.

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