
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
Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ben Duckett | 51 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 182.14 |
Jos Buttler (c) | 32 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 145.45 |
Liam Livingstone | 43 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 179.17 |
Adil Rashid | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 |
Mark Wood | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Extras | 10 | (1 b, 1 lb, 8 w) | |||
Total | 171/9 | 20 overs |
India Bowling
Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mohammed Shami | 4 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |
Varun Chakravarthy | 4 | 24 | 5 | 6.00 |
Hardik Pandya | 4 | 34 | 2 | 8.50 |
Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 |
Axar Patel | 4 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 |
India Innings
Total: 145/9 in 20 overs
Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abhishek Sharma | 18 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 150.00 |
Tilak Varma | 18 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 128.57 |
Hardik Pandya | 40 | 35 | 2 | 1 | 114.29 |
Axar Patel | 15 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 93.75 |
Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
Extras | 10 | (0 b, 1 lb, 9 w) | |||
Total | 145/9 | 20 overs |
England Bowling
Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jofra Archer | 4 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
Mark Wood | 4 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 |
Brydon Carse | 4 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
Jamie Overton | 4 | 24 | 3 | 6.00 |
Adil Rashid | 4 | 15 | 1 | 3.75 |
Key Stats and Highlights
- 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.