Varun Chakravarthy highlighted how the Rajkot pitch slowed down in the second innings, aiding England's spinners. Despite expecting dew, it didn't appear, benefitting England. Adil Rashid's economical bowling with figures of 15 runs in four overs and one wicket played a crucial role,

England secured a 26-run victory over India in the third T20 International on Tuesday as some sprightly bowling kept the tourists alive in the five-match series against the world champions.

England bowlers starred in the second innings as they denied India a series win. England stay alive in the five-match series as they trail 1-2. England had made 171/9 batting first at the Niranjan Shah Stadium,

England, who were behind 0-2 in the five-match T20 series managed to stay in the game by defeating India by 26 runs in the 3rd T20I.

England secured a 26-run victory over India in the third T20I to keep themselves alive in the series. Ben Duckett’s explosive 51 and Liam Livingstone’s 43 helped England post 171/9. India’s chase was marred by regular wickets as they were restricted to 145/9.

England snapped India’s 12-match T20I winning streak, beating the hosts by 26 runs in the third T20I in Rajkot. With this victory, the visitors kept themselves alive in the five-match series, making it 2-1.

Rajkot: India skipper Suryakumar Yadav admitted his team failed to mop up the England tail after having the visitors on the mat and credited "world-class" spinner Adil Rashid for making life difficult for his batters during their 26-run loss in the third T20I here on Tuesday.

The 3rd T20 match between India and England is scheduled for January 28 in Rajkot. India lead the series 2-0 and have a strong record at Niranjan Shah Stadium.