Jacob Bethell's 76* Powers England to Four-Wicket Victory Over India in 2nd T20I
England now lead the five-match T20I series 1-0 after their convincing chase at Emirates Old Trafford, with the first match having been a no-result.
The story
At Emirates Old Trafford, England clinched a four-wicket victory over India in the second T20I, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. India, after winning the toss and electing to bat, posted a competitive 190/7.
Ishan Kishan top-scored with 49 runs, while Abhishek Sharma contributed a quickfire 43. Sam Curran was the pick of England's bowlers, claiming 3/33.
In response, England successfully chased down the target of 191 with an over to spare, finishing on 191/6. The innings was anchored by Jacob Bethell, who played a match-winning knock of 76 not out from just 46 deliveries, featuring five fours and five sixes.
India's Arshdeep Singh took 3/40. The match also saw Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make his T20I debut for India, becoming the country's youngest-ever international cricketer, and Axar Patel became the first Indian spinner to reach 100 T20I wickets.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| England vs India | T20I | England won by 4 wickets | Jacob Bethell 76* (46) |
| West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Test | Sri Lanka declared 549/9; West Indies 58/1 (Stumps Day 2), trail by 491 runs | Sonal Dinusha 92, Kusal Mendis 69 |
Series in play
India tour of England, 2026. England lead 1-0 in 5-match T20I series
Sri Lanka tour of West Indies, 2026. 2nd Test, Day 2; Sri Lanka declared 549/9, West Indies trail by 491 runs. West Indies lead the 2-match series 1-0.
Tables that matter
ICC Men's Test Team Rankings
Position: 1. Australia (131), 2. South Africa (119), 3. New Zealand (106), 4. India (104)
Note: Australia maintains its lead in the Test rankings.
ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings
Position: 1. India (121), 2. New Zealand (113), 3. Australia (102)
Note: India remains at the top of the ODI team standings.
ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings
Position: 1. India (272), 2. England (262), 3. Australia (260)
Note: India holds the top spot in the T20I team rankings, with England in second.
ICC World Test Championship 2025-27
Position: 1. Australia (87.50 PCT), 2. South Africa (75.00 PCT), 3. New Zealand (72.22 PCT), 4. Bangladesh (58.33 PCT), 5. India (48.15 PCT), 6. Sri Lanka (44.44 PCT)
Note: Australia leads the WTC cycle with a strong points percentage.
What we'll be watching
- England vs India, 3rd T20I on July 7, 2026, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
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