India suffers record 125-run loss to England in T20I

India suffered its heaviest defeat in T20 International cricket on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, losing to England by 125 runs in the third match of a five-game series at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The loss handed England an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, with the opening match having been washed out.

Chasing a target of 202, the Indian batting lineup collapsed dramatically, bowled out for just 76 runs in 11.4 overs. The total marked India's second-lowest score in T20I history and the 125-run margin surpassed their previous record defeat. England's bowlers, led by Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue who took seven wickets between them, dismantled the innings, with India losing four wickets during the initial powerplay overs.

Indian captain Shreyas Iyer offered a blunt assessment of the performance in the post-match presentation. He described the loss as "atrocious" and stated that such a heavy defeat was unacceptable. Iyer said the team must accept the result and go back to the drawing board to analyze their failures. He questioned whether the pitch justified England's total of 201 for 7, suggesting his bowling unit should have contained the hosts better. He also pinpointed the failure...