Varun Chakravarthy Dominates England Series with 5-Wicket Haul in 3rd T20I

Varun Chakravarthy Dominates England Series with 5-Wicket Haul in 3rd T20I.
Varun Chakravarthy Dominates England Series with 5-Wicket Haul in 3rd T20I.[ Source: @BCCI /X.com ]

Varun Chakravarthy Dominates England Series with 5-Wicket Haul in 3rd T20I

Varun Chakravarthy Leads Bowling Charts in India vs England T20I Series

The India vs England T20I series is thrilling. England bounced back in the 3rd T20I after trailing 0-2. The visitors secured a much-needed victory in Rajkot, keeping the series alive. Despite England’s win, India’s spinner Varun Chakravarthy stole the show. He took 5 wickets for 24 runs, restricting England to 171/9.

With 10 wickets in 3 matches at an average of 8.50, Chakravarthy is the tournament’s top wicket-taker. He has been a nightmare for England’s batters.

Varun Chakravarthy’s Impactful Spell in 3rd T20I

India had the upper hand after England batted. Thanks to Chakravarthy’s game-changing spell.

  • England started strong, despite losing Phil Salt early. Ben Duckett (51) and Jos Buttler (24) attacked the Indian bowlers.
  • Chakravarthy’s intro changed the game. He ripped through England’s middle and lower order.
  • His 5/24 figures halted England’s momentum. They also put India in a strong position at the halfway point.
Varun Chakravarthy Dominates England Series with 5-Wicket Haul in 3rd T20I
Varun Chakravarthy took 5 wickets for 24 runs, restricting England to 171/9.

Chakravarthy is miles ahead of the competition. He has twice the wickets of any other bowler. Brydon Carse missed the first T20I. But, he has 5 wickets in 2 games. Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, and Jofra Archer are also in the top five.

Most wickets in IND VS ENG series after 3rd T20I

PlayerWicketsAverage
Varun Chakravarthy108.5
Brydon Carse511.4
Axar Patel514.6
Hardik Pandya516.2
Jofra Archer522.8

What’s Next? IND vs ENG T20I Series Continues in Pune

With India leading the series 2-1, the action shifts to Pune for the 4th T20I. The hosts aim to win the series, while England wants a decider.