IND vs ENG 3rd T20I Live: England Crush India by 125 Runs at Trent Bridge to Take Command of the Series

England delivered a commanding all-round performance at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, defeating India by a massive 125-run margin in the third T20 International. The hosts piled up 201/7 in 20 overs before bowling India out for just 76 in 11.4 overs, producing one of India’s heaviest defeats in T20 International cricket.

Match Summary

Match	England vs India, 3rd T20I
Venue	Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Toss	India won the toss and elected to field
England	201/7 (20 Overs)
India	76 All Out (11.4 Overs)
Result	England won by 125 runs
Series	England strengthened their advantage in the five-match series

England’s Batting Masterclass

England took full advantage of favorable batting conditions after India chose to bowl first.

Phil Salt anchored the innings with an explosive knock while Jos Buttler gave England a rapid start. Sam Curran’s late acceleration ensured the hosts crossed the crucial 200-run mark.

Major Contributions

• Phil Salt – 70 (44)
• Jos Buttler – 36
• Sam Curran – 41 (24)

Despite losing a few wickets during the middle overs, England maintained an aggressive scoring rate throughout the innings.

India’s standout bowler was debutant Prince Yadav, who impressed by dismissing both Buttler and Harry Brook.

India’s Batting Collapse

India’s chase never gained momentum.

The top order struggled against disciplined pace bowling before England’s spinners tightened the screws. Wickets fell regularly, preventing any partnership from developing.

England’s bowling attack consistently extracted movement and bounce, reducing India to one of their lowest T20I totals.

Josh Tongue led the attack brilliantly, while Adil Rashid ensured there was no recovery for the visitors.

According to the final scoreboard, India were bundled out for just 76, handing England an emphatic victory.

Prince Yadav Impresses on Debut

One of the biggest positives for India came in the form of Prince Yadav.

The young pacer made an immediate impact by removing two of England’s most dangerous batters.

His spell demonstrated excellent pace, control, and confidence despite the difficult conditions.

Prince Yadav Figures

• Wickets: 2
• Key Dismissals:
  • Jos Buttler
  • Harry Brook

Turning Points of the Match

1. Phil Salt’s Aggressive Start

Salt attacked from the beginning, allowing England to dominate the Powerplay.

2. Sam Curran’s Late Assault

Curran’s quick-fire innings pushed England beyond the psychologically important 200-run mark.

3. Josh Tongue’s New Ball Spell

Tongue dismantled India’s top order before the visitors could settle into the chase.

4. Rashid’s Spin Control

Adil Rashid prevented any lower-order resistance with accurate middle-over bowling.


Key Performers

England

• Phil Salt – Outstanding innings
• Sam Curran – Valuable finishing contribution
• Josh Tongue – Match-winning spell
• Adil Rashid – Controlled the middle overs

India

• Prince Yadav – Impressive debut with two wickets

Tactical Analysis

England executed their plans perfectly.

Their aggressive batting approach ensured India were always chasing a difficult target. With disciplined pace bowling and effective spin through the middle overs, England never allowed India’s explosive batting lineup to settle.

India, meanwhile, struggled in every department. Their bowlers failed to contain England during the death overs, while the batting lineup collapsed under sustained pressure.

What This Means for the Series

England now hold a commanding position in the five-match T20I series following this comprehensive victory.

India must quickly regroup ahead of the remaining matches, with improvements required in both batting consistency and execution with the ball.

England, on the other hand, will enter the next game with tremendous confidence after producing one of their most complete T20 performances of the series.

Final Scorecard

England: 201/7 (20 Overs)

India: 76 All Out (11.4 Overs)

Result: England won by 125 runs.

England dominated with both bat and ball, producing a clinical display that left India with significant questions ahead of the remaining matches in the series.

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