England Names Unchanged XI for Third T20I Against India
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England has named an unchanged playing XI for the third T20I against India at Trent Bridge on Tuesday, aiming to extend their 1-0 lead in the five-match series after a four-wicket victory in the second T20I, driven by Jacob Bethell's unbeaten 76.
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Why It Matters
England holds a 1-0 lead over India in a five-match T20I series, with the first match washed out due to rain and England securing a four-wicket victory in the second T20I.
NEW DELHI: England have named an unchanged playing XI for the third T20I against India at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. Harry Brook's side goes into the match with a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after beating India by four wickets at Old Trafford. The opening T20I was washed out due to rain.
England eye another win
England chased down 191 in the second T20I despite a poor start. Arshdeep Singh removed Phil Salt and Jos Buttler for ducks in the opening over to leave the hosts reeling at 1/2. Captain Brook hit a quickfire 39 off just 12 balls before Jacob Bethell and Tom Banton rebuilt the innings with a crucial partnership. Banton scored 39, while Bethell stayed unbeaten on 76 off 46 balls, hitting five fours and five sixes. India fought back through Arshdeep and Varun Chakaravarthy, but Bethell turned the match in England's favour by taking 29 runs off a Ravi Bishnoi over. He later finished the chase alongside Jofra Archer with six balls to spare. England announced an unchanged playing XI for the third T20I at Trent Bridge.
IND vs ENG 3rd T20I: England's playing XI vs India
Phil Salt Jos Buttler Harry Brook (C) Jacob Bethell Tom Banton Sam Curran Will Jacks Liam Dawson Jofra Archer Adil Rashid Josh Tongue
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
England will play India in the third T20I at Trent Bridge with an unchanged playing XI.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Will England maintain their series lead in the third T20I?
- How will India's team respond to the unchanged England XI?
- Can India level the series at Trent Bridge?
