Ind vs Eng T20 HIGHLIGHTS: Jos Buttler Shines As England Stun India To Take 2-1 Series Lead

India vs England 3rd T20 Score LIVE Updates: England has won the third T20I match by 8 wickets. The visitors chased down the target of 157 runs in 18.2 overs. Jos Buttler's 83-run fiery innings powered England to a 2-1 series lead. Eoin Morgan decided to bowl first after winning the toss. Batting first, skipper Virat Kohli (46-ball 77*) scored a fiery fifty to help India post 156/6 after 20 overs.

Background

The third match of the five-match T20 series between India and England is set to be played on Tuesday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Like in the last two T20 matches, some major changes in the India's playing XI can be seen in this match too. What might come as a big surprise for fans, Captain Virat Kohli can opt to sit out of the third T20 match and senior batsman Rohit Sharma will play his first match of the ongoing T20 series.ALSO READ | 16 March 2012, When Tendulkar Scored His 100th Century; Yuvraj, Irfan And Others Celebrate The Record Nine Years LaterIndia vs England T20 series is very important for the hosts in view of the T20 World Cup, slated to be played in October-November this year. Team India wants to give maximum opportunity to its young players in this series. Hence, Ishaan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav got a chance to make their debut in Ind vs Eng 2nd T20I.Ishaan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav will most likely play Ind vs Eng 3rd T20I. Kishan proved his worth by playing a heroic 56-run innings while Suryakumar did not get a chance to bat.Rohit Sharma was rested for the first two T20 matches. In such a situation, to ensure Rohit Sharma's spot in India's playing XI either captain Kohli or KL Rahul will have to sit out in today's game.KL Rahul has failed to play big innings in the first two matches. Team India's management can give KL Rahul another chance to regain his rhythm. Therefore, this can be another reason why most likely captain Virat Kohli can be benched to make way for Rohit Sharma's return and ensure Rahul gets another chance.No further changes are expected in the third match. Hardik Pandya bowled four overs in the previous match. Even in the third T20, Pandya can be seen as the fifth bowler.

16/03/2021 22:37:44

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: England Stun India To Take 2-1 Series Lead

A masterclass innings from Jos Buttler (52-ball 83) helped England stun a confident India by handling them a 8-wicket defeat at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. With this win, the visitors have taken a 2-1 lead in the five-match T20I series.

Toss has played a crucial role in every match of the ongoing T20 series between the two teams. The side that wins the toss, wins the match as well. Today England won the toss and asked India to bat first.

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Defending 157 at Motera, Indian fast-bowlers, despite having a great start, failed to take breakthroughs when it was required and leaked away runs. England scored 57 runs in the powerplay and it was this moment when India's fate was sealed. Spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar picked one wicket each. India's fielding was also very unimpressive today as both Kohli and Chahal dropped one catch each.

16/03/2021 22:07:26

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: 100 comes up for England!

England's hundred comes up in the 12th over. They need 55 runs from 48 balls to win and take 2-1 lead in the series! 

16/03/2021 21:39:06

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: England score 57 runs in Powerplay!

England have had a good start despite losing their opener early. The visitors have scored 57 runs in 6 overs at the loss of one wicket. In-form Jos Buttler is batting strongly on 43 runs off 17 balls. England have to score 100 runs for victory in the remaining 14 overs.

16/03/2021 20:45:21

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: Virat Kohli's Hard-Fought Fifty Powers India To 156/6 Vs England

After a superb bowling spell from speedster Mark Wood (3/31) rattled the India's top-order, skipper Virat Kohli (46-ball 77*) scored a fiery fifty and stiched record breaking 33-ball 70 run 6th wicket partnership with Hardik Pandya (15-ball 17*) to power India to 156/6 after 20 overs at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday.

England enjoyed a dream start today after Mark Wood and Chris Jordan made great use of Motera's bouncy track to remove India's three top-order batsmen - KL Rahul (0), Rohit Sharma (15) and Ishan Kishan (4) - inside the powerplay.

After Rishabh Pant's (20-ball 25) unfortunate run-out, Iyer's (9-ball 9) quick exit increased the pressure on India but captain Virat Kohli scored his 27th T20I fifty to propel his team to 156/6. 

Earlier, England decided to bowl first in the third T20 match after winning the toss. Both teams are tied at 1-1 in the five-match T20I series. After a shambolic loss in the series-opener, India won the second T20 match by 7 wickets to level the series 1-1.

16/03/2021 20:23:29

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: 100 comes up for India!

100 comes up for India after 16 overs with skipper Virat Kohli 39* and hard-hitting Hardik Pandya 1* in the middle! The hosts have lost half their side. 

16/03/2021 20:17:25

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: Mark wood too good AGAIN for India; takes his THIRD WICKET!

OUT! Mark wood too good AGAIN for India! India loses its 5th wicket with not much runs on scoreboard and things are going from bad to worse at Ahmedabad stadium! In a bid to up the run-rate Iyer (9-ball 9)gets a bit desperate and goes for a big hit off a lethal bouncer but only manages to to find Dawid Malan in the deep for an easy catch! Wood gets his THIRD and India are 88/5 after 15 overs. 

16/03/2021 20:12:22

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: Kohli-Iyer swinging bat hard on almost every ball now to up the run-rate!

The 14th over started with some blistering boundaries but the Indian players still seem to struggle a bit. Kohli and Shreyas Iyer continued to look for more boundaries but did not get success. India's score has reached 83 runs after 14 overs.

16/03/2021 20:07:09

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: Shreyas Iyer starts his innings with a fiery FOUR!

After 12 overs, India's score is 71 runs at the loss of four wickets. India is big trouble now after Rishabh Pant's unfortunate run-out. Captain Virat Kohli remains unbeaten after scoring 20 runs. Shreyesh Iyer, the new man in, has scored 5 runs. Spinner Rashid is doing remarkably well with the ball for the visistors as he has given just 23 runs in his three overs so far.

16/03/2021 20:01:32

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: Rishabh Pant has to go after "unfortunate" run-out!

OUT! Trouble for hosts mounting up! After top-order collapse, just when things were turning up good, Rishabh Pant gets out for 20-ball 25! Pant and Kohli try to steal a quick third single but Pant is run-out for 25, courtesy a bullet throw from Jos Buttler at the non-striker's end.

16/03/2021 19:48:31

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: Kohli and Pant leads the rescue

Even after 9 overs, India is unable to score at a net run rate of 5. India have scored 44 runs after 9 overs. Virat Kohli is playing unbeaten on13 runs. Pant has scored 10 runs. England have bowled brilliantly so far.

16/03/2021 19:44:34

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: Virat Kohli-Rishabh Pant Tries To Steady India's Sinking Ship!

India has scored 30 runs off first seven overs. Three of India's top order batsmen have returned back to the pavilion. Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant are at the creaseas they look to carry on and take India's innings deep. In the previous T20I match, Kohli played an unbeaten innings of 73 runs. Fans expect a similar innings from skipper!

16/03/2021 19:37:40

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: India lose its third wicket inside powerplay!

WICKET-MAIDEN from Chris Jordan! Ishan Kishan, who starred in Ind vs Eng 2nd T20, falls for just 4 runs tonight vs England, courtesy a great delivery from Chris Jordan! Kishan goes for a big hit but only manages to  top-edge on his pull and ends up giving an easy catch to Buttler behind the stumps. At the end of the powerplay, India are 24 for 3.

16/03/2021 19:30:48

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: Another One Bites The Dust!

OUT! England are in full control now as Mark Wood cleans up another Indian opener! First he dismisses KL Rahul for a duck and now he gets the BIG FISH Rohit Sharma, who goes for a pull but gets caught by Archer behind square for 15! Skipper Virat Kohli is the next man in at 20/2

16/03/2021 19:20:56

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: A look at KL Rahul's last 4 innings

KL Rahul's last four scores for India T20Is: 0(2) vs Australia, 1(4) vs England, 0(6) vs England, 0(4) vs England 

16/03/2021 19:18:44

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: Mark Wood draws first blood!

OUT ! Another ZERO for KL Rahul! The wicket-keeper batsman has been bowled by Mark Wood as he gets an early breakthrough for his team. Things could have gotten worse for the hosts but thanks to a stopped catch from Jofra Archer, Rohit 'lucky' Sharma survived. 

16/03/2021 19:14:30

Eoin Morgan Achieves Iconic Milestone!

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16/03/2021 18:35:24

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: Playing XI of both teams!

India (Playing XI): Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal

England (Playing XI): Jason Roy, Jos Buttler(w), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan(c), Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

16/03/2021 18:34:05

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: England decided to bowl first!

England have won the toss and will field first against India in the third T20I in Ahmedabad!

England (Playing XI): Jason Roy, Jos Buttler(w), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan(c), Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

16/03/2021 18:21:19

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: Rohit Sharma set to return?

Ahead of today's match, all eyes will be on Rohit Sharma, who has not played the last two T20 matches. Today there is every possibility of his return. Captain Virat Kohli can keep himself out of today's playing XI. If Virat plays today, KL Rahul will have to make way for Rohit Sharma's return.

16/03/2021 18:09:50

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20 LIVE Score: India Eyes For a 2-1 Lead

The Indian cricket team will be aiming to take a 2-1 lead in the 5-match Ind vs Eng T20I series when the hosts lock horns with Eoin Morgan-led England in India vs England 3rd T20I at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. Virat Kohli & Co. who had suffered a humiliating defeat in Ind vs Eng 1st T20I, bounced back with a remarkable win on Sunday to thump visitors by 7 wickets to level the series 1-1.