Tue Jan 28 19:10:00 IST 2025: ## India Starts Strong, Shami Returns in Rajkot T20I
**Rajkot, India** – India made a confident start to the third T20I against England in Rajkot, taking an early wicket and showcasing a strong bowling performance. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first, India welcomed back pacer Mohammed Shami to the side after a 14-month absence. Shami, playing his first match since the 2023 World Cup Final, made an impressive return, conceding only six runs in his opening over. Hardik Pandya added to the early success, dismissing Phil Salt in the second over. India, already holding a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series after a thrilling victory in the second T20I thanks to Tilak Varma’s 72, aims to secure the series win today. The in-form Arshdeep Singh was rested for this match.
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