Third T20 sees Salt's 70-run blitz, England post 201/7 vs India

The third T20 of the England‑India series at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, unfolded on July 7 with the home side posting 201 for 7 after a lost toss. Their 202‑run target placed considerable pressure on the visiting Indian team aiming to equalise the series.

Opening wicket fell early as Jos Buttler made 36 off 21 deliveries, including two sixes. He partnered with Phil Salt, who later exploded for 70 runs from 44 balls, featuring three sixes and seven fours. Salt’s subsequent stands with captain Harry Brook (16 runs) and Jacob Bethal (40 runs) helped England recover.

A brief wobble at 111 for 4 was halted when Salt teamed up with Sam Curran, adding 47 runs. Curran remained not out on 41, delivering four boundaries. England’s bowlers later claimed two wickets each from Harshit Rana and Prince Yadav, with Akshar Patel contributing another.

Following a rain‑abandoned opening match and a 4‑wicket win in the second, the series now rests on this game. India, led by Shreyas Iyer and featuring players such as Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ishan Kishan, must win to draw the series level.