ENG vs IND

What next for India? Will they turn back to Samson? Will the 15-year old be thrown under the bus next? Will the vice-captain Tilak Verma continue getting the long rope? Will Sundar continue to be getting backed without any noticeable white ball contribution? The experiments have failed badly, they have fallen on their foots and the external noise is just growing louder and louder with every passing match. Shreyas Iyer is still waiting to taste victory as an Indian skipper even though he has two fifties in the last three games, two consecutive series losses to start his regime and that is definitely not good news. England are on cloud nine though, they would want to make it 4-0 in Southampton as Harry Brook said in the post-match presentations. We will find out, make sure you join us back on Sunday (July 11) for the conclusion of this series. For now, this is Sourabh Agrawal signing off on behalf of Pradeep, Bidipto and the rest of the team. Cheers!

England captain Harry Brook is the Player of the Match for his astonishing knock of 79* off 35 balls, this is what he had to say: That was good fun tonight. Always good to beat India, they have been such a good side over the years. To beat them 3-0 with one game to go, really happy. Two things stand out, the way we have adapted to different conditions and then the communication from the support staff to the players and then back from the players to the support staff. Jofra and Tongue, like a house of fire. 

(is becoming the number 1 side by winning the series 4-0 a target?) It would be pretty cool to be World number 1 to be honest, we would stick to what we have been doing all series long and hopefully come out with 4-0.

(thoughts on his own batting) Felt good. Once again, conversation with the coaches as to where I can get runs on the ground and luckily I can get them everywhere, thought using the pace was the best option today. Luckily a few came out off the middle of the bat

We have got so much depth with the bat, we brought in Rehan at number 8 who can hit a long ball and gives us that extra depth

Shreyas Iyer [India captain]: [On India's performance] "It was another disappointing outing for us. We knew 158 wasn't an ideal total, and England showed just how quickly they could chase it down." [On the bowling plans] "When we went out to bowl, the message was simple: keep hitting the top of middle and leg stump because that was the hardest area to score from. Unfortunately, we didn't execute our plans consistently enough. Whenever we missed our lengths or tried something different, they capitalised on the loose deliveries." [On his own batting] "I'm happy with the way I batted, but individual performances don't mean much if they don't contribute to a win. Whenever I step onto the field, my goal is to perform and help the team win. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case today, so it's disappointing. Hopefully, I can contribute again in the next game." [On the team's transition phase] "This is a transition phase for us, and mistakes are bound to happen. A lot of our youngsters are playing in these conditions for the first time, so these experiences are part of the learning process. It teaches you how important it is to adapt and develop awareness in overseas conditions." [On learning from setbacks] "It's crucial that we learn quickly from our mistakes because that ultimately benefits the team. I'm confident we've got quick learners in this group. I'm sure everyone will assess their own performances, come back stronger and be better prepared for the next game."

8:28 PM local time, 12:58 PM IST: MATCH SUMMARY

England (159/1 in 13.5 overs) beat India (158/7 in 20 overs) by 9 wickets

Harry Brook 79*(35) | Jofra Archer 2/20(4)
Shreyas Iyer 80*(49) | Arshdeep Singh 1/41(3.5)

Yet another shellacking for the World Champions, yet another no-contest, yet again England have made India look like a club side and with this win England take this series with a 3-0 lead with the final game coming up in Southampton in two days time

First time ever England have won a T20I series against India, stating that they have only won this would be a massive understatement in itself

It was as if the two teams were operating from different time zones. Dark, deep and hopeless in one of them while it was all bright, joyous and surpemely dominant in the other

As I type this, live visuals show the Indian coach-captain duo of Shreyas Iyer and Gautam Gambhir sitting with distraught faces in the dugout which paints a very dismal picture indeed for the visitors. Absolutely nothing has gone their way in this tour, let alone tonight

England were right on top from the very start, India's batters once again struggled against the pace and bounce of England as well as the spin barring the skipper Shreyas Iyer but the way they chased down this target of 159 has thwarted any doubts whatsoever regarding whether this was a pitch which was a difficult one to bat on. The way Harry Brook batted, he made a mockery of this target, of the Indian attack and he took Phil Salt along with him to a rampaging win to seal the series

India were no way near at par with the ball, the score on the board was not near enough too and that showed. Fielding was once again not great, not a single one stood out. England were 7/0 after the first 2 overs, Salt was 0* off 9 at one stage and then the next three overs went for 15 each as Brook stamped his authority in the middle and took matters in his own hands giving India a proper hiding

13.5 Arshdeep Singh to Phil Salt, RUTHLESS ENGLAND TRIUMPH AS THEY TAKE THE SERIES, 3-0! England blow India away! A ruthless nine-wicket demolition sees the hosts wrap up the series in emphatic fashion. Back of a length outside the off-stump, Salt cuts it past the covers for a single and seals the game.

13.4 Arshdeep Singh to Phil Salt, FOUR! SHOT! Length delivery outside the off-stump, Salt spanked it straight back over the bowler's head for another boundary. Just two needed now!

13.2 Arshdeep Singh to Harry Brook, SIX! BAM! My word, that is an outrageous shot from Brook again. Backing away, Arshdeep tries to follow and then Brook just belted it straight down the ground for a maximum.

13.1 Arshdeep Singh to Harry Brook, OH! Banged in short, Brook backing away tried the pull shot and that hits the shoulder of the bat, goes over mid-off though, falls safely.