A Historic Rivalry Rekindled
The India vs England cricket rivalry has once again lived up to its hype. With packed stadiums, roaring crowds, and nail-biting finishes, the IND vs ENG 2025 series has cricket fans glued to their screens. Whether it’s red-ball classic Tests or high-octane T20Is, this tour has brought out the best of both teams. In this post, we’ll cover the latest match highlights, player performances, match scorecard, and what to expect next from this iconic series.
🔢 IND vs ENG 3rd T20I Scorecard:
- India: 184/5 (20 overs)
- Suryakumar Yadav – 61 (38)
- Hardik Pandya – 33* (17)
- Adil Rashid – 2/29
- England: 177/7 (20 overs)
- Jos Buttler – 53 (29)
- Liam Livingstone – 34 (21)
- Bumrah – 3/23
🌟 Top Performers of the Match
🏆 Suryakumar Yadav – Player of the Match
“SKY” once again showed why he is India’s Mr.360. His 61-run knock was a mix of innovation, aggression, and class, perfectly setting the tone for the innings.
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah – The Finisher with the Ball
Bumrah’s return to international cricket after injury has been phenomenal. He defended 12 runs in the last over and dismissed dangerous hitters under pressure.
🏹 Adil Rashid – England’s Best with the Ball
In a high-scoring game, Rashid’s spell kept things under control. His 2/29 was vital in breaking India’s momentum during the middle overs.
🔍 Key Takeaways from the Match
1. India’s Middle Order is Clicking
The likes of Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya have added stability and firepower to India’s middle overs, solving a long-term issue.
2. England’s Bowling Needs Variety
Apart from Adil Rashid, England’s pace battery looked predictable. They may consider bringing back Jofra Archer or Reece Topley in the next match.
3. Spin Will Dominate in Lucknow
With the next match to be held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, traditionally spin-friendly, expect Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, and Moeen Ali to play big roles.
📅 What’s Next? IND vs ENG 4th T20I Preview
The fourth T20I is scheduled for 22nd June 2025 in Lucknow. A win here will seal the series for India, while England will fight hard to level the series.
Expected Playing XI for India:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Rinku Singh
- Hardik Pandya
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Axar Patel
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Arshdeep Singh
- Bumrah
- Kuldeep Yadav