X (formerly Twitter) reaction to India’s bowling during the 3rd T20I against England at Trent Bridge centred on the team's high run-rate leakage and a struggling bowling unit. Social media fans and cricket analysts expressed deep concern over India's current defensive line under interim captain Shreyas Iyer. X initially lauded Arshdeep Singh for bowling a phenomenal maiden over right at the start.

However, the sentiment quickly turned hostile as Jos Buttler and Phil Salt targeted him later in the powerplay, pushing India's economy rates back to uncomfortably high territories. Multiple viral tweets highlight that the current young pace group is failing to produce the execution required on flat UK surfaces, allowing England to strike at a current run rate of 9.49.

Though captain Shreyas Iyer dropped Ravi Bishnoi following his expensive 60-run spell at Old Trafford, fans note that the replacement strategy hasn't fully plugged the leaks. Varun Chakaravarthy bore the brunt of the timeline's anger today. His current economy rate of 12.46 over 2.1 overs has drawn harsh comparisons to the previous game's failure.

Meanwhile, Axar Patel (who conceded 31 runs in 3 overs) was called out for predictable lines and lengths that local batters cleared with ease. Harshit Rana also earned respect on social media, securing 2 wickets for 25 runs across his 3 overs to drag India back into the contest after the initial boundary onslaught. Scores of users questioned Iyer's decision to bowl first on a ground infamous for notoriously tiny boundary dimensions on the Bridgford Road side.

Phil Salt and Jacob Bethell's wickets offer India timely breakthroughs amid England's charge

Phil Salt’s vital wicket broke a dangerous, fast-paced opening stand during the third T20I between India and England at Trent Bridge. Salt threatened to completely take the game away until left-arm spinner Axar Patel forced the crucial breakthrough at 70. On the second ball of the 17th over, the Englishman attempted a powerful slog over the leg side. However, he ended up mistiming the ball cleanly into the deep, where Arshdeep Singh judged a sharp catch, forcing him to walk back to the hut.

On the other hand, Jacob Bethell’s vital wicket provided Team India with another crucial middle-overs breakthrough. Coming off a spectacular match-winning 76 in Manchester, the England left-hander looked dangerous immediately after walking out at number 4. Bethell quickly gathered 13 runs off just 9 deliveries, shifting momentum with two crisp boundaries. However, India's disciplined bowling attack adjusted their lines to exploit his aggressive intent, forcing an error before he could repeat his previous late-game heroics.