Phil Salt's 70 leads England to 202, India tumble for 76

Trent Bridge witnessed a spectacular display of power hitting as England compiled 202 runs in the opening innings of the third T20 International. Phil Salt’s 70 runs off 44 balls set the foundation, complemented by Jos Buttler’s rapid 36 and Sam Curran’s unbeaten 41, which included four fours.

India’s batting line‑up never managed to settle. The Indian side was dismissed for a meagre 76 runs after 11.4 overs, the lowest total they have ever recorded in a T20I defeat by runs. England’s bowlers executed the pre‑determined tactics, bowling in the right areas and mixing in short‑pitched deliveries to keep the pressure on.

Harry Brook, England’s captain, expressed delight at the comprehensive win, noting that the team’s adherence to the strategy paid off handsomely. The result moves England to a 2‑0 advantage in the five‑match series.