Nottingham: England produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat India by 125 runs in the third T20 International, dismissing the visitors for just 76 and taking a commanding lead in the five-match series.
The defeat marked India’s largest-ever loss by runs in T20 International cricket, as England outclassed the visitors with both bat and ball.
Batting first, England posted a formidable 201/7 in their allotted 20 overs after putting together an aggressive batting display.
Chasing a challenging target of 202, India’s batting line-up collapsed under sustained pressure from the England bowlers. Wickets fell at regular intervals, and the entire team was bowled out for 76, with none of the batters able to build a meaningful partnership.
The emphatic victory gave England a 125-run win, setting a new record for India’s heaviest defeat in terms of runs in the T20I format.
With the result, England now lead the five-match series 2-0, strengthening their position as they move closer to securing the series.
The comprehensive nature of England’s victory highlighted the team’s dominance in all departments, while India will be looking to regroup and improve their batting performance in the remaining matches to keep the series alive.
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