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Ind vs Eng 3rd T20I: England Stay Alive In The Series With An Impressive Win

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  The visitors showed their fighting spirit as they registered an impressive win in the 3 rd T20I match against India played at Nirajan Shah Stadium, Rajkot on 28 th January 2025. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and decided to field first. Mohammad Shami returned to playing XI after a gap of 436 days replacing Arshdeep Singh. Hardik Pandya provided an early breakthrough dismissing Phil Salt with an easy catch to Suryakumar Yadav at covers. Ben Duckett showed intent with attacking shots including 3 boundaries in succession against Hardik Pandya. He made the batting look easy keeping the scoreboard ticking with boundaries and sixes. At the end of the first six overs, England scored 52 for 1. After the field restrictions, Duckett and Buttler kept the scoreboard ticking. Varun Chakvarthy broke massive partnership dismissing Jos Buttler with a review. The umpire did not call out; on review it was overturned to out as it hit the gloves. Buttler and Duckett added 76 r...

India versus South Africa 4th T20I: Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya’s and bowlers brilliance gives India resounding win

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 The Indian Cricket Team produced another sensational display in the 4 th T20I match against visiting South Africa played at SCA Stadium, Rajkot on Friday. South African captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and decided to bowl first. It was an ideal start for the visitors as Lungi Ngidi coming into playing XI for today’s match got rid of Ruturaj Gaikwad providing a simple catch to de Kock. Ishan Kishan showed intent right from the word go putting the South African bowlers under pressure. Marco Jansen dismissed Shreyas Iyer via review for LBW. The umpire gave not out but on review, it was overturned to out. The pitch had seam movement and conditions were tough for batting. At the end of the first six overs, India scored 40 for 2. Nortje got rid of Kishan with his first delivery caught by de Kock leaving India in trouble. Pant and Hardik Pandya struggled initially against disciplined South African bowling. Pandya showed intent against Shamsi keeping the scoreboard ticking while Pan...