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 managed to stay alive in the five-match T20I series against India despite Varun Chakravarthy running through their line-up in the third game in Rajkot. Chakravarthy became only the third Indian bowler to register two five-wicket hauls in T20Is.

Veteran leg-spinner comes out on top in tweakers' battle as Jos Buttler & Co recover to register first victory in Brendon McCullum's white-ball reign.

India playing 11 for IND vs ENG 3rd T20I: The third T20 match between India and England is scheduled to be played in Rajkot. With India leading the series 2-0 after winning the first two games, England faces a must-win situation to stay alive in IND vs ENG T20I series and avoid an early defeat.

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. Put into bat,

England defeated India by 26 runs in the third T20I, with Varun Chakravarthy's five wickets pivotal in India's collapse from 87/3 to 127/8.

Mohammed Shami's return to international cricket was noteworthy, but Varun Chakravarthy stole the show with his maiden five-wicket haul. Despite Varun's performance, India struggled with the bat and lost by 26 runs to England in the third T20I.