Buttler blitz trumps Kohli knock as England reclaim series lead
Skipper’s half-century rescue in vain as India succumbs by eight wickets
16 March 2021 - 20:16
Ahmedabad — Jos Buttler’s blistering 83 not out trumped Virat Kohli’s majestic half-century as England beat India by eight wickets in the third Twenty20 International to go 2-1 up in the five-match series in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
Kohli struck an unbeaten 77 off 46 balls to rescue India from a top-order collapse and help them to a competitive 156/6. England overwhelmed the target with 10 balls to spare with Buttler smashing four sixes and five fours in his blistering 52-ball knock...
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