04 Jul 2026, 20:31
Bethell strikes as England beat India by 1-0 in T20I
- England overcame India in the T20I at Old Trafford, winning by 1-0.
- 15-year-old debutant Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his international cricket debut with the best bowling figures in the match, but it was a win for England’s Joe Root.
- Joe Root hit 76* off 46 balls to seal victory for England in the 4th over.
England defeated India in the T20I at Old Trafford, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The result was driven by a century partnership between Joe Root and debutant Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who set the tone with the best bowling figures in the match.
In the match, England made 191, setting a target for India in the first innings. Dale Garry Brook made 26 off 29 balls, but it was not enough.
Joe Root’s unbeaten century was the highlight of the chase. Vinzali won by 76* from 46 balls, while England’s other batter ended the match with a partnership of 67. The material also notes that the 17th over was Ravib Bishnoi’s, who conceded 29, which included the wicket of the next batter.
In the 17th over, Bethell bowled two backfoot no-balls. After that, England won the match with an edge of one over.
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