England Clinches T20I Series 3-0 Against India After Dominant Nine-Wicket Victory in Bristol
Harry Brook's unbeaten 79 and Phil Salt's 59* powered England to seal the five-match series with a game to spare, extending India's winless streak to six T20Is.
The story
At the County Ground in Bristol yesterday, England delivered a commanding performance to defeat India by nine wickets, securing an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. After winning the toss and electing to bat, India posted a total of 158/7 from their 20 overs, largely thanks to captain Shreyas Iyer's resilient unbeaten 80 runs off 49 balls. However, India struggled early, losing three quick wickets before reaching the 50-run mark. Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue each claimed two wickets for England.
In response, England made light work of the chase, reaching 159/1 in just 13.5 overs. Openers Phil Salt and Harry Brook built a formidable partnership, with Brook smashing an impressive 79* off 35 deliveries and Salt contributing 59* off 42 balls. Harry Brook was named Player of the Match for his match-winning innings. This victory marks England's first T20 bilateral series win against India since 2012 and extends India's current T20I losing streak to six matches.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| England vs India | T20I | England won by 9 wickets | Harry Brook 79* (35) |
| Denmark vs Turkey | T20 | Denmark won by 86 runs | Hamid Shah 79 (45) |
| Estonia vs Norway | T20 | Norway won by 2 wickets | Ashraful Shuvo 4/33 |
Series in play
India tour of England, 2026. England leads the five-match T20I series 3-0 with one match remaining.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2026. Group stage matches are ongoing.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | 1. India (269 rating), 2. England (267 rating) | India retains the top spot, while England is close behind. |
| ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings | 1. Ishan Kishan (India), 8. Jacob Bethell (England) | Jacob Bethell entered the top 10 after recent performances. |
| ICC Men's T20I All-Rounder Rankings | 1. Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe), 3. Hardik Pandya (India), 7. Will Jacks (England) | Will Jacks climbed to 7th, while Hardik Pandya slipped to 3rd. |
What we'll be watching
- Gibraltar vs Romania [T20], 7th Match, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2026 on July 10 at 08:30Z.
- Hungary vs Estonia [T20], 8th Match, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2026 on July 10 at 08:30Z.
- Norway vs Turkey [T20], 10th Match, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2026 on July 10 at 12:30Z.
- Serbia vs Belgium [T20], 9th Match, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2026 on July 10 at 12:30Z.
- England vs India [T20I], 5th T20I, India Tour of England 2026, at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on July 11.
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