England field unchanged XI for third T20I vs India at Trent Bridge
Synopsis
England are doubling down on the combination that beat India in Manchester — an unchanged eleven at Trent Bridge, where a win would put the five-match series virtually beyond India's reach. With Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut already making headlines and Jacob Bethell emerging as England's match-winner, the third T20I shapes up as the series' defining contest.
Key Takeaways
England name an unchanged eleven for the third T20I against India at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on 8 July .
The hosts lead the five-match series 1-0 after a four-wicket win at Old Trafford, Manchester .
Jacob Bethell starred in Manchester with an unbeaten 76 off 46 balls ; Sam Curran took 3/33 .
Teenage debutant Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made 14 off 10 balls on his international debut before being stumped off Will Jacks .
The series continues at Bristol on 9 July and Southampton on 11 July .
England have named an unchanged playing eleven for the third T20I against India at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Tuesday, 8 July, as the hosts look to extend their lead in the five-match series. Harry Brook's side currently hold a 1-0 advantage, following a clinical four-wicket win over the visitors at Old Trafford, Manchester on Saturday.
England's Unchanged Lineup
The England team management has opted for continuity, backing the same squad that delivered at Manchester. The eleven reads: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (captain), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Josh Tongue.
How the Manchester Match Unfolded
Shreyas Iyer-led India, the reigning Men's T20 World Cup holders, posted 190/7 in their 20 overs at Old Trafford, with half-centuries from Ishan Kishan (49) and Abhishek Sharma (43) anchoring the innings. The match also marked the highly anticipated international debut of teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who came in at the expense of Sanju Samson and struck 14 off 10 balls, including two sixes, before being stumped off Will Jacks.
In the chase, Jacob Bethell produced a match-winning 76* off 46 balls — laced with five fours and five sixes — to guide England home with an over to spare. Bethell was also aided by India leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi conceding three back-foot no-balls in a costly 29-run 17th over. Sam Curran was equally influential with the ball, returning figures of 3/33.
Series Context and Background
The series opener at Chester-le-Street, Durham was abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain, meaning England's Manchester win effectively gives them a two-match buffer in terms of momentum heading into Nottingham. This is the third T20I series between the two sides since India's World Cup triumph, and the visitors will be eager to level before the series moves south.
Notably, Sooryavanshi's debut — coming at just 14 years of age — has been one of the talking points of the tour, even as India's batting order continues to find its balance in the absence of key regulars.
What Comes Next
After the Trent Bridge fixture, the remaining two T20Is are scheduled at Bristol on 9 July and Southampton on 11 July. India will need to win in Nottingham to keep the series alive, while England are one win away from taking an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Point of View
In theory, handle better with each game. Sooryavanshi's debut generated the headlines, but India's middle-order fragility — exposed again at Old Trafford — is the structural problem that a 14-run cameo does not address. If England win at Trent Bridge, the series is effectively over, and the scrutiny on Iyer's tactical calls will intensify sharply.
NationPress
6 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the England playing eleven for the third T20I against India at Trent Bridge?
England have named Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (captain), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Josh Tongue — the same eleven that won in Manchester.
What is the current series score between England and India in the T20I series?
England lead the five-match T20I series 1-0. The first match at Chester-le-Street was abandoned due to rain, and England won the second game at Old Trafford by four wickets.
How did Jacob Bethell perform in the second T20I at Manchester?
Jacob Bethell scored an unbeaten 76 off 46 balls, hitting five fours and five sixes, to guide England to a four-wicket win with an over to spare. He was the decisive factor in the chase of 190.
What happened on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's international debut?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his international debut in the second T20I at Old Trafford, scoring 14 off 10 balls including two sixes before being stumped off Will Jacks. He replaced Sanju Samson in the playing eleven.
When and where are the remaining matches of the India vs England T20I series?
After the third T20I at Trent Bridge on 8 July, the series moves to Bristol on 9 July and Southampton on 11 July for the fourth and fifth matches respectively.
