That's exactly what Adil Rashid did in the eighth over of India's chase during the third T20I in Rajkot.Chasing 172, India lost Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma early but Tilak Varma was on the attack.
Shivam Dube, playing his first game of the series, made Jos Buttler pay for a tough drop first ball. Adil Rashid has had a stranglehold over India’s middle order in the last couple of games, but Dube played him brilliantly, taking 25 from his 11 balls from England’s wizard of a leg-spinner.
England leg-spinner Adil Rashid's exceptional bowling spell proved crucial in their victory over India in the must-win third T20I. Skipper Jos Buttler praised Rashid for his variety and ability to adapt quickly to the pitch,
India clinch T20 series v England
England captain Jos Buttler hails Adil Rashid as teams most important player after leg-spinner stars in series-saving win over India in third T20; Rashid bags 1-15 from four overs and bowls Tilak Varma with beauty;
England skipper Jos Buttler sees veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid as the team's most important player in the T20 setup after his special skills were on display in the third match against India
Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya are launching a counterattack in Pune after the dismissal of Rinku Sinbgh. Dube has been leading the charge for India in the rebuild as they go past 100.
Comeback man Shivam Dube proved to be one of the saviours for India as he scored 53 runs to power India to a challenging total of 181 against England in Pune on Friday, January 31. Dube took apart Adil Rashid during his innings.
England leg-spinner Adil Rashid has regained his top spot in the latest ICC T20I Rankings for bowlers. He achieved the feat after a string of impressive performances against India in the ongoing T20I series.
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