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In a thrilling T20I match, England’s pacer Saqib Mahmood stunned the Indian team with an incredible performance. He became the first England player to bowl a triple-wicket maiden and the first bowler ever to do so against India in T20 internationals.
Mahmood’s Stunning Over
In just the second over of the match, Saqib Mahmood dismissed three key Indian players: Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, and Suryakumar Yadav. All three went for zero runs, leaving India in shock. This made Mahmood the first bowler to achieve a triple-wicket maiden against India, and he matched the record for the earliest-ever triple-wicket maiden in T20Is.
Team Changes and Strategy
Ahead of the game, England made two changes: Mahmood replaced Mark Wood, and Jacob Bethell came in for Jamie Smith. India also made three changes: Arshdeep Singh replaced Mohammed Shami, Rinku Singh came in for Dhruv Jurel, and Shivam Dube replaced Washington Sundar. Both teams were focused on putting up strong performances in this exciting match.
Key Highlights
- Saqib Mahmood’s Historic Performance: First-ever triple-wicket maiden against India in T20Is.
- India’s Key Players Fall Early: Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, and Suryakumar Yadav dismissed for zero runs in Mahmood’s over.
- Team Changes: England made two changes, and India made three for better balance and firepower.
Looking Ahead
As the match progresses, both teams are focused on improving their performances. Buttler mentioned that England had areas to work on but were happy with their win so far. India’s captain, Suryakumar Yadav, said the team was focused on playing good cricket and putting runs on the board.
This historic over by Saqib Mahmood has already become a highlight of the series, and both teams will look to build on their strengths in the upcoming matches.
