Historic back‑to‑back T20 series losses for India as England dominate at County Ground

India endured its second successive T20 series defeat, this time at the hands of England in Bristol.

The Indian batting line‑up managed 158 runs for the loss of seven wickets. England’s reply was swift: 159 for 1 in just 13.5 overs, leaving 37 balls unused.

By the standard of remaining balls, the loss is the third‑largest ever for India in T20 International cricket. England’s victory also counts as their second‑largest win by wickets in the format.

Before this, India’s most recent double‑series loss was to Ireland in 2025, where they were beaten 0‑2. The 2019 defeats to New Zealand and Australia remain the only other instances of consecutive series setbacks.