Adil Rashid’s superb spell spins England to victory in third T20 against India

• England 171-9; India 145-9; England win by 26 runs
• Rashid’s contribution vital as England stay in series

England may want to blow away sides with pace but the slow stuff matters, too. Adil Rashid was masterful in Rajkot, the leg-spinner delivering the key wicket of Tilak Varma, conceding no boundaries and securing his side’s first victory of this tour. India failed to chase down 172, their series lead now standing at 2-1 with two T20 internationals still to play.

Rashid’s spell of one for 15 was vital after an English implosion with the bat. Ben Duckett had excelled early on, striking 51 off 28, before Varun Chakravarthy played chief nemesis with figures of five for 24. The visitors were unrelenting in their aggression, a fact welcomed by the hosts as England lost five wickets for 19 runs.

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Source: Cricket - The Guardian