India Pulls Off Magnificent Run Chase, Defeats England in Third T20I
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India has pulled off an extraordinary run chase to defeat England in the third T20I of the ongoing tour. The match, held at the County Ground in Bristol on July 8, 2018, saw India chase down a daunting total of 199 runs with just two balls to spare.
Openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan set the tone for the chase with a blistering partnership of 55 runs. Captain Virat Kohli then took over, scoring a brilliant 77 runs off just 46 deliveries. His knock included six fours and four sixes, and he was ably supported by MS Dhoni, who contributed 37 runs off 23 balls.
England fought back valiantly with the ball, but India's batsmen held their nerve to secure the victory. The win gives India a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, with the fourth T20I scheduled for July 10 in Birmingham.
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