England defeats India by 125 runs in third T20I to take series lead
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Last updated Jul 7, 2026

England secured a dominant victory against India by 125 runs in the third T20I at Trent Bridge. They posted 201-7, led by Phil Salt's 70 runs. India's batting collapsed spectacularly, managing only 76 all out in 11.4 overs, marking their largest T20I defeat. Josh Tongue (4-28) and Jofra Archer (3-29) were the standout bowlers for England. The defeat puts India down 2-0 in the series with a fourth T20I scheduled for Thursday.
- •England scored 201-7; Salt top-scored with 70 runs.
- •India was all out for 76 runs, their lowest T20I score against England.
- •Josh Tongue took 4 wickets; Archer claimed 3 in India's innings.
- •The win gives England a 2-0 lead in the series.
- •The next T20I match is scheduled for Thursday.
"England handed an abject India their record defeat in T20 internationals as they won the third T20I at Trent Bridge by 125 runs to storm into a 2-0 series lead.
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