The third T20 match between India and England at Bristol began with England batting first. The English innings began on a strong note as Jason Roy and Jos butler were in the murderous mood, smashing Indian bowlers all over the park, before Butler departed for 34(21).
Jason Roy scored a blitzkrieg 67(31b, 4x4,7x6), before Hardik Pandya struck in quick succession, removing the settled Hales 30(24), Morgan, Stokes, and Bairstow who tried the resurrection act with his quickfire 25(14). England ultimately ended scoring 198/9, with Pandya finishing with an impressive 4/38.'
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The Indian innings began disastrously with opener Shikhar Dhawan removed by Willey and the most expected KL Rahul removed for 19. Howeve ,r skipper Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma forged a stand, a much-needed one before Rohit fell scoring 43(29b, 2x4,2x6). Hardik Pandya scored a valuable cameo of 33(14b, 4x4,2x6)* while Rohit Sharma scored a massive ton of 100(56b, 11x4,5x6)* as India scored 201/3, winning by 7 wickets with 8 balls to spare.
