IND vs ENG 3rd T20: Last Match Scorecard For Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot: All The Stats And Highlights
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IND vs ENG 3rd T20: Last Match Scorecard For Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot: All The Stats And Highlights

The 3rd T20 International match between India and England is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM IST at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.

The IND vs ENG 3rd T20I at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot, was a thrilling contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats. England won the match by 26 runs, keeping the series alive as India now leads 2-1. Below, we break down the match scorecard, key stats, and highlights.

Match Summary

  • Date: January 28, 2025
  • Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
  • Result: England won by 26 runs
  • Series Status: India leads the 5-match series 2-1

England Innings: 171/9 in 20 Overs

England set a target of 172 runs for India. Their innings had some standout performances. Ben Duckett scored a quick 51 runs off 28 balls, hitting 7 fours and 2 sixes. Liam Livingstone added 43 runs from 24 balls, including 1 four and 5 sixes. Jos Buttler contributed 24 runs off 22 balls.

However, England faced a middle-order collapse, losing 7 wickets in just 7 overs. This was largely due to Varun Chakravarthy, who took a maiden five-wicket haul in T20Is, finishing with figures of 5/24. Hardik Pandya also chipped in with 2 wickets for 33 runs.

India Innings: 145/9 in 20 Overs

India struggled to chase the target, finishing at 145/9. Hardik Pandya top-scored with 40 runs off 35 balls, hitting 1 four and 2 sixes. Abhishek Sharma scored 24 runs off 14 balls, including 5 fours. Tilak Varma added 18 runs off 14 balls.

India’s batting lineup failed to build partnerships, and they went nearly 8 overs without hitting a boundary. This slow scoring rate made the chase difficult.

England’s bowlers performed well. Jamie Overton took 3 wickets for 24 runs, including the crucial wicket of Hardik Pandya. Adil Rashid was economical, giving away only 15 runs in 4 overs and dismissing Tilak Varma.

IND vs ENG: Last Match Scorecard For Niranjan Shah Stadium

England Innings

Total: 171/9 in 20 overs

BatterRunsBalls4s6sSR
Ben Duckett512862182.14
Jos Buttler (c)322241145.45
Liam Livingstone432433179.17
Adil Rashid10910111.11
Mark Wood101000100.00
Extras10(1 b, 1 lb, 8 w)
Total171/920 overs

India Bowling

BowlerOversRunsWicketsEcon
Mohammed Shami43619.00
Varun Chakravarthy42456.00
Hardik Pandya43428.50
Ravi Bishnoi43809.50
Axar Patel43719.25

India Innings

Total: 145/9 in 20 overs

BatterRunsBalls4s6sSR
Abhishek Sharma181230150.00
Tilak Varma181411128.57
Hardik Pandya403521114.29
Axar Patel15161093.75
Ravi Bishnoi4310133.33
Extras10(0 b, 1 lb, 9 w)
Total145/920 overs

England Bowling

BowlerOversRunsWicketsEcon
Jofra Archer43328.25
Mark Wood42817.00
Brydon Carse42827.00
Jamie Overton42436.00
Adil Rashid41513.75

Key Stats and Highlights

  1. Varun Chakravarthy’s Five-Wicket Haul
    Varun Chakravarthy became the first Indian bowler to take a five-wicket haul in T20Is at the Niranjan Shah Stadium. His spell included two wickets in consecutive deliveries, nearly securing a hat-trick.
  2. England’s Middle-Order Collapse
    England lost 7 wickets in 7 overs, collapsing from 87/2 to 127/8. Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi were the key bowlers during this phase.
  3. India’s Batting Struggles
    India’s chase was derailed by the lack of partnerships and a slow scoring rate. The team went nearly 8 overs without hitting a boundary, which put them under pressure.
  4. Adil Rashid’s Crucial Spell
    Adil Rashid’s economical bowling (1/15) and his dismissal of Tilak Varma played a big role in restricting India’s chase.
  5. Hardik Pandya’s Lone Fight
    Hardik Pandya tried to keep India in the game with his 40-run knock, but his dismissal in the 18th over ended India’s hopes.
  6. Niranjan Shah Stadium Records
    The average first-innings score at this venue in T20Is is 189. England’s 171 was below par but proved defendable due to their strong bowling performance.

Player of the Match

Varun Chakravarthy was named Player of the Match for his outstanding five-wicket haul. Despite India’s loss, his performance was the highlight of the game.

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