You bat second and you win. That's how things have been in Ahmedabad so far and it was no different today. Mark Wood and Jofra Archer gave England a brilliant start and Jos Buttler finished the match for them with a terrific knock as the visitors took a 2-1lead. There's a lot that Indians can work upon. Their fielding, building partnerships, and also the body language that looked a bit dull today. 

That's it for today/tonight. The next match is on 18 March and we will back soon.

Jos Buttler is the player of the match

"It's nice to spend time in the middle. It was a great team performance.  We got some good partnerships to see us home. The first six off Chahal got me up and running. It's a special achievement to play 100 matches (on Eoin Morgan). Eoin has taken our white ball fortunes to a completely new place we've never been before." 

Eoin Morgan, England captain: It was surprising the carry we saw throughout the game. First half of our bowling was exceptional. The wicket stayed similar. When there's one short side, you don't know what's a good score.  It's just the dynamics of T20 cricket. Jos is a world-class player, we are very lucky to have him. He competes with the best when it comes to opening the batting. He's a great leader within our group. He's a great friend of mine. The words he said really warmed my heart and I am very grateful for that.

Virat KohIi: "You don't want to play knocks which don't help the teams. England bowlers were hitting the good areas. For us, he (KL Rahul) has been a champion player. He will continue to be one of our main players along with Rohit at the top of the order. It's a matter of five-six balls in this format. Toss is becoming important. We lacked intensity in the second half."

Highest unbeaten scores while chasing in T20Is by keepers:

84*: Tim Seifert v Pak, Hamilton, 2020
83*: Jos Buttler v Ind, Ahmedabad, 2021*
81*: Brendon McCullum v Zim, Harare, 2011

Mark Wood: Two pitches I've played on have a bit of bounce, enjoyed those conditions. My role in the team is to try and bang it on a good length and make something happen. Kohli's a fantastic player and very hard to bowl at and he played some great shots in the end. We have some fantastic death bowlers, Archer and Jordan, but I can do the role.

Most T20Is lost by India against an opposition:

9: Australia 
9: England*

It's over! 

England win by eight wickets to take a 2-1 lead in the series. Bairstow finishes the task with a slap over backward point off Shardul. Buttler finishes on 83 not out. A complete performance today by England. 

After 19 overs,England 158/2 ( Jos Buttler (W) 83 , Jonny Bairstow 40)

FOUR! A pull shot off Shardul and Bairstow adds a boundary to his tally

After 18 overs,England 150/2 ( Jos Buttler (W) 83 , Jonny Bairstow 32)

150 up for England and they are just seven away from the win. Nine from Bhuvi's over. It has been an easy ride today and now even Bairstow seems to have found the form. Got a boundary in the over with a paddle sweep. He fell down attempting the shot but found the gap on leg.