Rashid, Duckett power England win over India: 3rd T20 (Rajkot)

Ben Duckett and Adil Rashid inspired a 26-run win in the third T20 international against India in Rajkot that kept the series alive.

Opener Duckett’s 51 from 28 balls gave England a fast start but Varun Chakaravarty exploited the tourists' vulnerability against the turning ball to claim a magnificent five-for-24.

Chasing 178, leg spinner Rashid (1-15) claimed key wicket of in-form Tilak Varma (18) as hosts limped to 146-9. Archer (2-33), Carse (2-28) and Wood (1-29) bowled well in tandem at the start with each grabbing a wicket apiece to reduce the hosts to 48-3.

The 5 match series is now 2-1 in India’s favour. England 177 for 9 (Duckett 51, Varun 5-24) beat India 145 for 9 (Hardik 40, Overton 3-24) by 26 runs.

Jan 2025.