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England handed India their heaviest defeat in T20 internationals, winning the third T20I at Trent Bridge by 125 runs to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. After being put in to bat, England posted 201-7, powered by Phil Salt's 70 off 44 balls and Sam Curran's unbeaten 44. In reply, India were bowled out for just 76 in 11.4 overs, their lowest T20I total. Josh Tongue (4-28) and Jofra Archer (3-29) dismantled India's top order, while Adil Rashid took 2-14. India's 15-year-old debutant Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit two sixes before falling for 13. The fourth T20I is scheduled for July 9 in Bristol.
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Image: Josh Tongue and Jofra Archer shared seven wickets as they blasted out India's top order at Trent Bridge
England handed India their record defeat in T20 internationals, winning the third T20I at Trent Bridge by 125 runs to storm into a 2-0 series lead.
England posted 201-7 after being asked to bat on what appeared to be a belting pitch, only for India to collapse to 76 all out after just 11.4 overs in a shambolic display with the bat.
Josh Tongue (4-28) and Jofra Archer (3-29) impressed in dismantling the Indian top order, before Adil Rashid chipped in with 2-14 to confirm India's largest-ever losing margin by runs.
- Scorecard: England vs India, third T20I, Trent Bridge
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Shows Promise Before Dismissal
India's 15-year-old wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (13 off 5 balls), playing in just his second international match, struck two huge sixes before becoming the second wicket to fall, gloving an Archer bouncer behind to Jos Buttler.
England's Batting Contributions
- Phil Salt – top-scored with 70 off 44 balls after a scratchy start
- Sam Curran – 44 not out off 24 balls
- Jos Buttler – 36 off 21 balls
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England vs India White-Ball Series – Fixtures & Results
- First T20 (Durham) – Match abandoned – No result
- Second T20 (Manchester) – England won by four wickets
- Third T20 (Nottingham) – England won by 125 runs
- Fourth T20 (Thursday July 9) – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol (5.30pm)
- Fifth T20 (Saturday July 11) – Utilita Bowl, Southampton (2.30pm)
- First ODI (Tuesday July 14) – Edgbaston, Birmingham (11am)
- Second ODI (Thursday July 16) – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (1pm)
- Third ODI (Sunday July 19) – Lord's, London (11am)
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England Crush India by 125 Runs in Third T20I, Lead Series 2-0