Tue Jan 28 16:46:37 UTC 2025: ## India Stumbling in Chase, but Series Win in Sight After Chakravarthy’s Five-For
**Rajkot, India:** India is facing a challenging chase in the third T20I against England, needing 116 runs with four wickets remaining after a stunning bowling performance from Varun Chakravarthy. Chakravarthy’s remarkable five-wicket haul restricted England to a modest 171/9 in their 20 overs, despite a half-century from Ben Duckett (51) and a quickfire 43 from Liam Livingstone. England’s innings saw a dramatic collapse of seven wickets in seven overs, with Chakravarthy even having a hat-trick opportunity. Mohammed Shami, returning to the Indian team after a 14-month absence, went wicketless.
However, India’s chase has been hampered by the loss of several key batsmen. Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar, Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel, and Suryakumar Yadav all fell, leaving Hardik Pandya and Dhruv Jurel at the crease as India reached 56/6. Despite the shaky start, India holds a commanding 2-0 lead in the series and is on the verge of a series victory. The match is still underway, with the live scorecard available for updates.
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