England overcame Varun Chakravarthy’s 5-24 to beat India by 26 runs in the third T20 to keep the series alive.

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.

India take on England in the third T20 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Play is set to start each day at 7 p.m. IST local time in India, which makes it a 1:30 p.m. GMT start in the UK.

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A clinical all-round effort from the England bowling attack stifled India for runs throughout their chase and the visitors recorded their first win of the series. India's lead in the five-match series has been cut in half to 2-1.

Varun Chakravarthy's record-breaking 5/24 couldn't prevent India's 26-run loss to England in the third T20I at Rajkot. England posted 171/9, clinching the match despite India's strong bowling attack.

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.