Tue Jan 28 23:57:21 IST 2025: ## England Beats India by 26 Runs in Thrilling T20 Match
**Rajkot, India** – England leveled the five-match T20I series against India with a convincing 26-run victory in the third match played on Tuesday in Rajkot. A strong all-around performance, spearheaded by Ben Duckett’s 51 and Adil Rashid’s economical bowling (1 wicket), propelled England to a 171/9 total after electing to bat first. India, in response, managed only 146/9, falling short of the target despite a late flourish.
Duckett’s half-century and Liam Livingstone’s 43 provided England with a solid foundation. While India’s chase started promisingly, wickets fell at crucial moments, hindering their momentum. Hardik Pandya top-scored for India with 40 runs. The impressive bowling performances from England’s pace and spin attack restricted India’s scoring.
The victory narrows the series to 2-1 in England’s favor. The fourth T20I is scheduled for Friday in Pune, with both teams eager to secure a decisive advantage in the series.
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