England Has officially unveiled his playing XI for the third T20I of the five-match series against IndiaScheduled to be played at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Tuesday, 7 July. The hosts are heading into the contest full of confidence after registering a four-wicket win in Manchester, giving them a 1-0 lead in the series after the opening game was washed out due to rain.
led by harry brookEngland have decided to stick with the same combination that successfully chased 191 in the last match. The team management has shown full confidence in its players who perform well under pressure as the Three Lions look to take a step closer to winning the series on home soil.
England announced playing eleven for the third T20 match against India
England have retained the same XI that produced an impressive run chase at Old Trafford Phil Salt And jos buttler Continued as opening pair. Captain Brook will once again occupy the number 3 position jacob bethel And tom bantonBoth of them played important roles in England’s victory in the second T20I.
all-round trio of Sam Curran, will jacks And Liam Dawson Experienced leg spinner provides balance to the team adil rashid The spin attack continues to lead. speed department remains unchanged jofra archer And passion tongue Retained his spot after helping restrict India in the previous competition.
The decision to favor the same XI came after the performance of England’s middle order when it mattered most. Bethel remained unbeaten on 76 off 46 balls, while Brook and Banton played quick innings to help England reach the target with an over to spare.
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India under pressure before winning the match
While England have opted for continuity, India are under immense pressure in the third T20I. Shreyas Iyer’s The team is still looking for its first win in the series after the opening match was washed out due to rain and the visiting team lost by four wickets in Manchester.
India had posted a competitive total of 190 in the previous game and restricted England to 1/2 inside the opening overs, but were unable to capitalize on early successes. Brook’s explosive counterattack and Bethel’s patient unbeaten innings shifted the momentum in England’s favour, while a costly 17th over Ravi Bishnoi Proved to be a turning point.
With England leading 1-0, it is imperative for India to win the third T20 match to keep their hopes of winning the series alive. Another defeat will give the hosts a strong lead with only two matches left.
England’s playing XI for India vs 3rd T20I: Harry Brook (captain), Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethel, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tong.
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