Wed Jan 29 11:59:27 UTC 2025: ## England Beats India by 26 Runs in Thrilling T20 Match
**Rajkot, India –** England pulled off a thrilling 26-run victory over India in the third T20 International match on Tuesday, narrowing the five-match series deficit to 1-2. Ben Duckett’s impressive 51 runs and a strong bowling performance, particularly from Adil Rashid (1 wicket), were instrumental in England’s win.
Batting first, England posted a challenging 171/9 in their 20 overs. India, in response, managed only 146/9, despite a late flourish from Ravi Bishnoi (5*). Hardik Pandya top-scored for India with 40 runs.
The match saw crucial wickets falling at regular intervals for both sides. Varun Chakravarthy had a standout performance for India, taking two wickets in the 14th over and another two in the 16th, but it wasn’t enough to overcome England’s strong start.
England’s Liam Livingstone also contributed significantly with a 43-run knock. The final over, bowled by Brydon Carse, saw the dismissal of Dhruv Jurel, effectively sealing the victory for England.
The fourth T20 International will be played in Pune on Friday, with both teams vying for a series comeback.
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