England take 2-0 lead over India with 125-run win

England secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in their five-match T20 International series against India with a crushing 125-run victory at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Tuesday, July 7. The defeat, India's heaviest by runs in T20I history, saw the reigning T20 World Cup champions bowled out for just 76 runs in 11.4 overs while chasing a target of 202.

Batting first after India won the toss, England posted 201 for seven, anchored by opener Phil Salt's 70 from 44 balls. In response, India's batting lineup collapsed dramatically. England's pace attack, led by Josh Tongue's four wickets and Jofra Archer's three, dismantled the top order inside the powerplay. Only four Indian batters reached double figures, with teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ishan Kishan top-scoring with 13 runs each.

The loss marks India's fourth consecutive defeat in completed T20Is since winning the global title earlier this year, intensifying scrutiny on the team's transition and current form. Captain Shreyas Iyer described the batting performance as atrocious and unacceptable, acknowledging a failure to adapt to conditions and England's aggressive short-pitched bowling.

The performance drew sharp criticism...