England achieved a milestone by securing their first-ever T20 series victory over India on July 9, 2026, in Bristol. The match concluded with England winning by nine wickets, leading the five-match series 3-0. Captain Harry Brook played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 79 runs off just 35 balls, while Phil Salt contributed with 59 runs from 42 balls.
Match Highlights: England vs. India Fourth T20
In the fourth T20 international, India batted first and managed to score 158 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Shreyas Iyer led the Indian innings with a valiant unbeaten 80 runs off 49 balls. Despite his efforts, India faced challenges, particularly with their batting order, as they fell to a record fifth consecutive defeat in T20s.
- England: 159-1 in 13.5 overs
- India: 158-7 in 20 overs
- Brook: 79* (35)
- Salt: 59* (42)
- Archer: 2-20
India's Struggles Under New Captaincy
The pressure is mounting on Shreyas Iyer, who took over as T20 captain in early June. After a disappointing series against Ireland, where India lost two matches, the team has struggled to find form against England. This latest defeat adds to their woes, as they now look to avoid a winless series in the final match set for Saturday.
