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India vs England, 3rd T20I Match Summary

IND vs ENG, 2021 - T20 Summary

India vs England Scorecard
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3rd T20I, Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad , Mar 16, 2021
India India
156/6 (20.0/20)
England England
158/2 (18.2/20)
England beat India by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Jos Buttler
    83(52)
IND 156/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/967-virat-kohli-playerprofile>Virat Kohli</a>
Virat Kohli
77 (46)
  • 8x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 167.39SR
<a href=/cricket/players/107048-rishabh-pant-playerprofile>Rishabh Pant</a>
Rishabh Pant
25 (20)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 125SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mark Wood
ECON 7.75
4
OVERS
31/3
R/W
Bowler
Chris Jordan
ECON 8.75
4
OVERS
35/2
R/W
ENG 158/2
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1367-jos-buttler-playerprofile>Jos Buttler</a>
Jos Buttler
83 (52)
  • 5x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 159.61SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1551-jonny-bairstow-playerprofile>Jonny Bairstow</a>
Jonny Bairstow
40 (28)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 142.85SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Washington Sundar
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/1
R/W
Bowler
Yuzvendra Chahal
ECON 10.25
4
OVERS
41/1
R/W
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Right then! The third T20I is done and dusted as England move up 2-1 in the series. A lot to ponder for both the teams on batting in the first innings. But India needs to work on their bowling in the second innings. Will they be able to win the 4th one and take the series into the decider. Join us for the 4th T20I on 16th March 2021. That game begins at 1900 local (1330 GMT). Till then cheers and take care.
For his fantastic unbeaten knock of 83, Jos Buttler is named the Player of the Match! Buttler says that it is nice to spend time in the middle. Adds that he likes being not out and see the side home. Buttler says that he just felt like a good time to attack when Chahal came on. Tells he is a fantastic bowler and has had great battles against him. Buttler says the first six off Chahal gave him the confidence to take the game on. Adds it was not a straightforward pitch to bat. Buttler says that he just told Morgan how great an achievement it is and how influential he has been in England's white-ball fortunes.
England skipper, Eoin Morgan, says that the first half of their bowling was exceptional and adds that taking early wickets makes a huge difference. Morgan says that the wicket stayed similar but feels putting a target is a challenge and one needs to play well. Tells it shows how strong every side is in the world. On Buttler, Morgan says that he is a world-class player and says he is one of the best in the world when opening the batting. Tells he is a great leader in the group and been a good influence. Morgan says Buttler is a great friend of his and says it is a proud moment for him to play 100 games.
Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, says that one does not want to play knocks that does not help the team. Adds it was not easy to start as the bowlers were getting something. Feels the key was to get partnerships but rues they got just one that was with Hardik. Tells Buttler got off to a flying start and once he got to 30-35, it was tough to stop hbim. Kohli says that form turns around and adds Rahul is a champion player and adds he is their top player along with Rohit at the top of the order. Kohli says they would have prefered to bowl first but adds they need to embrace what they are told to do if they lose the toss. Credits England's bowlers for the way they bowled. Tells their body language in the second innings was unacceptable as they need more energy when defending 160. Tells they need to figure out which other all-rounder can play the part. Adds they want to give Hardik some more responsiblity.
Mark Wood is caught for a chat. Wood says that the two pitches he has played on has had some bounce and hence he has enjoyed it. Wood tells that his role in the team is to bang the wicket as hard and as fast as he can. Wood says that Kohli is a fantastic player, one of the best in the world. Adds it is great to play against great players and test himself. Wood says they have some fantastic death bowlers and they are taking that responsibility while he is trying to take wickets in the middle. Wood says it all depends on what the captain needs from him. Wood says that on this pitch they looked to bowl first and put pressure and glad that it worked. Wood says both teams like to chase but adds he backs his side to do well if they are to bat first in the next game. Wood says he has a friendly competition with Archer but adds they just look to do their job for their side.
Earlier in the game, India after being put into bat were in deep waters at 24/3 after the first 6 overs. If not for some late hitting from Virat Kohli who brought up his second fifty of the series India could have ended much below of what they achieved. The star for England was Mark Wood who rocked India early with his 3 wickets. Archer, Jordan and Wood were clobbered during the end but it did not spoil their efforts early on. In the end, their batsmen made a feast of the chase as Buttler and Bairstow finished the things off. Let's hear it from Mark Wood of what he felt about his performance today.
Nothing to speak about the Indian bowling as only Washington Sundar looked good as he ended with figures of 1/26. Bhuvaneshwar Kumar was at his best with the ball but was not in the wickets. Rest all the bowlers were a feast for the rampaging Buttler. Chahal bagged a wicket too but was on the expensive side. A bit of sloppy fielding too contributed in India's poor effort with the ball. overall a lot to ponder for Kohli on his bowling strategy while bowling second.
Chasing a total of 157 England needed a strong opening partnership. But they lost Roy inside the Powerplay. But Buttler and Malan had other ideas as they combined to stitch a 58-run stand. Though a brain fade led to Malan losing his wicket but Buttler came back to his destructive best as he notched up his 11th T20I fifty to seal the deal byu remaining unbeaten on 83. Bairstow gave him good company as he remained unbeaten on 48. The duo combined for a 76-run stand to take England home with ease.
A clinical chase from England there sees them chase down the the target of 157 without breaking a sweat. And who does for them? It is none other than the Fiery Jos Buttler. His powerful innings just snatched away all the hope India had of defending it.
Over 18.2 : 158/2
8 Runs
  • 418.1
  • 418.2
J. Bairstow
40 (28)
J. Buttler
83 (52)
S. Thakur
3.2-0-36-0
18.2
4
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Bairstow finishes it off in style! Short ball outside off, Bairstow slaps it over covers and gets a boundary to seal the game. ENGLAND WIN BY 8 WICKETS!
18.1
4
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Nicely played! Back of a length delivery outside off, Bairstow pulls it over mid-wicket, in no man's land and gets a boundary.
Over 18 : 150/2
9 Runs
  • 217.1
  • 417.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
J. Buttler
83 (52)
J. Bairstow
32 (26)
B. Kumar
4-0-27-0
17.6
0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Jos Buttler
Dot to finish the over. Length ball on middle, Buttler taps it back to Bhuvi.
17.5
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Jonny Bairstow
On top of off and middle, Bairstow hits it to deep mid-wicket and gets a run.
17.4
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Jos Buttler
Good length ball on off, Buttler knocks it to sweeper cover and eases to the other end.
17.3
1
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Jonny Bairstow
Length ball around off, Bairstow punches it to long on and gets to the other end.  Just 9 needed now.
17.2
4
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! WHAT A SHOT! Premeditated but gets the result. Bairstow getting back in his touch! Knuckle ball outside off, Bairstow shuffles inside his crease and paddles it over fine leg for a boundary.
17.1
2
Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Jonny Bairstow
Good length ball on off, Bairstow taps it towards long on and gets a brace.
Over 17 : 141/2
9 Runs
  • 416.1
  • 216.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
J. Bairstow
24 (22)
J. Buttler
82 (50)
S. Thakur
3-0-28-0
16.6
1
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
Length ball outside off, Bairstow punches it to cover and keeps the strike.
16.5
0
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
Good length ball on off, Bairstow defends it.
16.4
1
Shardul Thakur To Jos Buttler
Length ball on off, Buttler punches it to cover for a run.
16.3
1
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
On the pads, Jonny turns it to the leg side for a single.
16.2
2
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
IN THE AIR AND DROPPED! Chahal has made a meal of it! Cross-seam delivery outside off, Bairstow looks to hit it over covers. He gets an outside edge. The ball goes very high in the air in front of third man. Chahal comes in from third man but never looks comfortable under it. He dives but cannot hold onto the catch. Two taken.
16.1
4
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
TOP EDGE AND FOUR! Good length ball on off, Bairstow looks to hit it across the line but gets a top edge which goes over the third man region for a boundary.
Over 16 : 132/2
5 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 215.6
J. Buttler
81 (49)
J. Bairstow
16 (17)
W. Sundar
4-0-26-1
15.6
2
Washington Sundar To Jos Buttler
Good running! Floated on middle, Buttler just glances it towards square leg. They run the first one with intent and get the second as well.  25 needed off 24 balls now.
15.5
0
Washington Sundar To Jos Buttler
Short around off, Buttler pulls it hard but finds Kohli at short mid-wicket.
15.4
1
Washington Sundar To Jonny Bairstow
Short and turning in on middle. Bairstow knocks it to long on and gets to the other end.
15.3
1
Washington Sundar To Jos Buttler
Flatter on off, Buttler runs it down behind point and eases to the other end.
15.2
1
Washington Sundar To Jonny Bairstow
Short on middle and leg, Bairstow pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
15.1
0
Washington Sundar To Jonny Bairstow
Short outside off, Bairstow looks to sweep but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Over 15 : 127/2
7 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 214.5
  • 214.6
J. Buttler
78 (46)
J. Bairstow
14 (14)
Y. Chahal
4-0-41-1
14.6
2
Yuzvendra Chahal To Jos Buttler
DROPPED! Kohli, the skipper, himself has put one down. Floated on middle, Buttler brings out the reverse sweep. He hits it hard and flat but uppish to the right of backward point. Kohli dives to that side but cannot hold onto the catch. The batters take two as the ball goes behind the Indian skipper.
Full Commentary
18 OV
9 Runs
B. Kumar to J. Bairstow J. Buttler
  • 217.1
  • 417.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
9 Runs
S. Thakur to J. Bairstow J. Buttler
  • 416.1
  • 216.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
5 Runs
W. Sundar to J. Bairstow J. Buttler
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 215.6
15 OV
7 Runs
Y. Chahal to J. Bairstow J. Buttler
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 214.5
  • 214.6
14 OV
13 Runs
W. Sundar to J. Bairstow J. Buttler
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 413.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 613.6
13 OV
5 Runs
B. Kumar to J. Bairstow J. Buttler
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 212.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
10 Runs
Y. Chahal to J. Buttler J. Bairstow
  • 411.1
  • 011.2
  • 1 LB 11.3
  • 211.4
  • 111.5
  • 211.6
11 OV
9 Runs
H. Pandya to J. Buttler J. Bairstow
  • 110.1
  • 4 B 10.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 210.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
5 Runs
W. Sundar to J. Buttler D. Malan J. Bairstow
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • W 9.4
  • 1 LB 9.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
10 Runs
H. Pandya to D. Malan J. Buttler
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 68.6
8 OV
4 Runs
W. Sundar to J. Buttler D. Malan
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
7 Runs
H. Pandya to D. Malan J. Buttler
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 1 WD 6.5
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
11 Runs
Y. Chahal to D. Malan J. Buttler
  • 15.1
  • 45.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
16 Runs
S. Thakur to D. Malan J. Buttler
  • 1 WD 4.1
  • 04.1
  • 14.2
  • 44.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 64.6
4 OV
14 Runs
Y. Chahal to J. Buttler J. Roy D. Malan
  • 63.1
  • 13.2
  • W 3.3
  • 13.4
  • 63.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
9 Runs
B. Kumar to J. Buttler J. Roy
  • 02.1
  • 12.2
  • 02.3
  • 42.4
  • 42.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
3 Runs
S. Thakur to J. Buttler J. Roy
  • 01.1
  • 21.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
4 Runs
B. Kumar to J. Roy J. Buttler
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 30.6
Match Info
  • Venue Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss England won the toss and elected to field
  • Result England beat India by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match Jos Buttler
  • Umpire Anil Chaudhary (IND), Virender Sharma (IND) and Nitin Menon (IND)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: India 156/6 in 20.0 overs
  • India 153/5 in 19.3 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 51 off 25 balls between V Kohli (39) and H Pandya (10)
  • V Kohli 27th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 37 balls (5x4) (2x6)
  • India 100/5 in 15.6 overs
  • India 52/3 in 9.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): India 24/3
  • R Sharma dropped on 4 by J Archer in 1.1 overs
  • J Bairstow dropped on 20 by Y Chahal in 16.2 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 51 off 38 balls between J Buttler (29) and J Bairstow (16)
  • J Buttler dropped on 76 by V Kohli in 14.6 overs
  • England 100/2 in 11.5 overs
  • J Buttler 11th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 37 balls (4x4) (3x6)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): England 57/1
  • England 51/1 in 5.2 overs
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