England Inflict India's Heaviest T20I Defeat, Take Unassailable 2-0 Series Lead
England's dominant 125-run victory at Trent Bridge gives them an unassailable lead in the five-match T20I series, with two games remaining.
The story
At Trent Bridge on Tuesday, England delivered a commanding performance to defeat India by 125 runs in the third T20I, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match series after the opening game was washed out. Electing to field, India watched as England posted a formidable 201/7, anchored by Philip Salt's quickfire 70 off 44 balls and an unbeaten 41 from Sam Curran. Indian debutant Prince Yadav (2/30) and Harshit Rana (2/40) picked up wickets, but England's late surge saw them past 200.
India's chase never gained momentum, with Jofra Archer (3/29) and Josh Tongue (4/28) dismantling the top order. The visitors were bundled out for just 76 in 11.4 overs, marking their heaviest defeat by runs in men's T20I history. Adil Rashid claimed the final wicket, sealing a comprehensive victory for England. This result extends Shreyas Iyer's wait for his first win as India's full-time T20I captain.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| England vs India | T20I | England won by 125 runs | Josh Tongue (ENG) 4/28 |
| West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Test | Match drawn, West Indies win series 1-0 | Justin Greaves (WI) 180 & Player of the Series |
Series in play
India tour of England, 2026. England lead the five-match T20I series 2-0 after 3 matches (1 wash out).
Sri Lanka tour of West Indies, 2026. West Indies won the two-match Test series 1-0.
Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026. Zimbabwe lead the three-match ODI series 1-0.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | #1 India, #2 England | India currently leads the T20I rankings, with England in second place. |
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | #1 Australia | Australia currently holds the top spot in the Test rankings. |
| ICC World Test Championship | #1 Australia (87.50%), #2 South Africa (75.00%) | Australia and South Africa occupy the top two positions in the current WTC standings. |
What we'll be watching
- ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B begins today, July 8, in Denmark, featuring Belgium vs Gibraltar and Denmark vs Estonia.
- Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI, on July 9 at Harare Sports Club.
- England vs India, 4th T20I, on July 9 at County Ground, Bristol.
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