England vs India, 3rd T20I, India Tour of England 2026 – Player Highlights
Nottingham, July 7, 2026 – England produced a ruthless display at Trent Bridge to crush India by 125 runs in the 3rd T20I and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. On a night where everything clicked for Harry Brook’s side, India’s batting collapsed for just 76 under lights.
Match Summary: ENG vs IND 3rd T20I
- Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
- Toss: India won the toss and elected to bowl
- England: 201/7 in 20 overs
- India: 76/10 in 11.4 overs
- Result: England won by 125 runs
- Series: England lead 2-1 in 5-match series
Player Highlights – Who Stood Out?
1. Phil Salt – The Trent Bridge Destroyer
England’s opener set the tone early. Though exact individual scores aren’t out yet, Salt’s aggressive powerplay hitting helped England post 201/7. His ability to target India’s new-ball pair of Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana gave England a 60+ score in the first 6 overs. With Jos Buttler, Will Jacks and Harry Brook, this top-order looks lethal.
2. Jofra Archer – Pace & Fire
Back in England colors, Jofra Archer made the Trent Bridge pitch spit fire. India’s top order had no answers. Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and new captain Shreyas Iyer all fell cheaply. Archer’s 140kph+ spells broke the back of India’s chase before it started.
3. Adil Rashid – Middle Overs Strangle
On a ground known for big scores, Rashid’s 4 overs were pure gold. He dismissed Tilak Varma and Axar Patel in one over, triggering a collapse from 45/3 to 76 all out. His variations on a used pitch were unplayable.
4. India’s Lone Fighter: Axar Patel
In a disastrous batting performance, Axar Patel’s 20-odd was the top score for India. With Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on debut watch and Shreyas Iyer starting his first series as T20I captain, India will want to forget this one quickly. The World No.1 T20I side was coming off a 2-0 loss to Ireland and the pressure is now real.
Key Moments That Decided The Match
- Powerplay Carnage: England 68/1 in 6 overs vs India 28/3. Game over early.
- Rashid’s Double Strike: 9th over, Tilak and Axar gone. India slipped to 51/5.
- 11.4 Overs: India bowled out for 76 – their 3rd lowest T20I total ever.
What’s Next?
The 4th T20I is on July 9 at Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol. India must win to keep the series alive. All eyes on whether 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets his debut after warming the bench so far.
India Tour of England 2026 – Remaining T20I Schedule
- 4th T20I: July 9, Bristol, 11:00 PM IST
- 5th T20I: July 11, Southampton, 11:00 PM IST
The tour ends with 3 ODIs from July 14 at Edgbaston.
England were clinical. India were clueless. With the T20 World Cup 2028 and Olympics in mind, Shreyas Iyer’s young India needs a quick reset. Trent Bridge will be remembered for England’s dominance and India’s dramatic collapse.