Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, UK

India captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday dedicated India's win over England to the Kerala flood victims. 

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India outclassed England by a huge margin of 203 runs to win the third Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Wednesday. 

Speaking after the match, Virat Kohli said, "Dedicate this victory to the flood victims in Kerala. This is our bit we can do from the Indian cricket team". 

Kohli also dedicated this win to his wife and Bollywood star Anushka Sharma who was in attendance at Trent Bridge. 

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"I'd like to dedicate this to my wife who is here and keeps motivating me. She's copped a lot in the past but she deserves the credit for this one", he said.

With this win, India now trail England 1-2 in the five-match Test series. 

Kohli was also named 'Man of the Match' for his brilliant batting display of  97 in the first inning and 103 in the second inning that led the foundation for India's dominance in the match. 

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"The victory was much-needed in this series and in context, and to have been clinical in all departments is a victory for the entire dressing room. A complete Test for us. There was no panic, and we were outplayed in only one game out of the last 5, and that was Lord's", Kohli added.

Kohli also praised the overall display by the batsmen, bowlers and fielders, saying, "we dominated in this game because we put runs on the board and then the bowlers did well, they were waiting and ready, even Ashwin did well with his injury. The bowling was ready to take 20 wickets again, and I'm glad the batsmen stepped up. So we, as batsmen, did well to give them a cushion for the bowlers to go hard. Even the slips did well, and this mix of all skills couldn't have come at a better time", he added.

India will play the fourth Test against England at The Rose Bowl in Southampton beginning on August 30.