India vs England 3rd T20I Live Score & Highlights – A Thrilling Finish

The atmosphere at Lord's was electric as the third T20 International kicked off. England won the toss and elected to field, hoping to chase down a decent total set by a confident Indian side.

India’s opening partnership got off to a shaky start, losing the first wicket in the fourth over. Yet the middle order steadied things, with Shreyas Iyer playing a blinder – 71 runs off 46 balls, peppered with fours and a couple of massive sixes. Ruturaj Gaikwad added a quick‑fire 38, and the duo propelled India to 176/7 in their 20 overs.

When England began their chase, the early overs were a tense affair. Jos Buttler, the England captain, opened with a cautious 15 before being dismissed to a tight catch at mid‑wicket. The turning point arrived in the ninth over when Ben Stokes walked in and unleashed a 54‑run onslaught, laced with eight fours and three towering sixes.

Support came from the young gun, Harry Brook, who contributed a steady 23 off 15 balls. With the required run‑rate hovering just above ten, England inched closer, needing 20 runs from the final three overs.

In the 18th over, a crucial wicket fell – England lost a key all‑rounder, but a couple of big fours from the tail kept the chase alive. The final over was a nail‑biter; England needed four runs off the last two balls. A boundary on the penultimate delivery sealed the win – England clinched the match by five wickets with three balls to spare.

Weather on the day was mild, partly cloudy with a gentle breeze at around 12 km/h, and the temperature sitting comfortably at 21 °C – perfect conditions for a high‑octane T20 showdown.

Overall, the series is now tied 1‑1, setting the stage for a decisive fourth match. Fans can look forward to more fireworks, especially with the likes of Iyer and Stokes poised to continue their form.