England defeat India by 125 runs in third T20I, take 2-0 series lead
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England defeated India by 125 runs in the third T20I at Trent Bridge on Tuesday, handing India their largest-ever losing margin in T20 internationals. England posted 201-7 after being put in to bat, with Phil Salt top-scoring with 70 off 44 balls. India were then bowled out for 76 in 11.4 overs, with Josh Tongue taking 4-28 and Jofra Archer 3-29. The victory gives England an unassailable 2-0 series lead with two matches remaining. India captain Shreyas Iyer described his team's performance as "atrocious" in a post-match interview. England captain Harry Brook praised his team's communication and execution of their plans.
What’s reported
England won the third T20I by 125 runs at Trent Bridge.
England scored 201-7; India were all out for 76 in 11.4 overs.
Phil Salt top-scored for England with 70 off 44 balls.
Josh Tongue took 4-28 and Jofra Archer took 3-29 for England.
India's 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 13 off 5 balls in his second international match.
England now hold an unassailable 2-0 series lead with two matches to play.
India captain Shreyas Iyer called the performance "atrocious" and said losing by such a margin is not acceptable.
England captain Harry Brook said the team's communication and plans were "perfect."
Key figures
Phil Salt (England batsman)
Josh Tongue (England bowler)
Jofra Archer (England bowler)
Harry Brook (England captain)
Shreyas Iyer (India captain)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (India batsman)
Sam Curran (England all-rounder)
Jos Buttler (England wicketkeeper-batsman)
Dinesh Karthik (Sky Sports Cricket commentator)
Sources: Sky Sports
