Rajkot (Gujarat) [India]: England announced an unchanged playing XI for the third T20I against India in Rajkot, Gujarat. The Jos Buttler-led side faces a must-win game after back-to-back losses in the first two matches of the series.
England Playing XI for Third T20I
- Ben Duckett
- Philip Salt (wk)
- Jos Buttler (c)
- Harry Brook
- Liam Livingstone
- Jamie Smith
- Jamie Overton
- Brydon Carse
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Mark Wood
Series Recap
- First T20I (Kolkata):
England struggled against India’s bowlers, managing only 132 runs after Arshdeep Singh dismantled the top order. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy further confused the English lineup. In response, India chased the target comfortably, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s aggressive batting, to secure a 7-wicket victory. - Second T20I (Chennai):
The match was a thriller as England posted 165/9, courtesy of Brydon Carse’s cameo (31 off 17). India found themselves in trouble during the chase but were rescued by Tilak Varma, who delivered a match-winning unbeaten 72 off 55 balls, sealing a 2-wicket win.
Focus on Rajkot
With the series at stake, England will look to turn the tide and avoid a series loss. The unchanged lineup reflects their confidence in the current group despite the defeats. India, meanwhile, will aim to seal the series with another strong performance.
The match is set to be played on a high-scoring Rajkot track, promising another thrilling contest