India bowled out for 76 as England chase 202 in Nottingham

In the third T20 International held at Trent Bridge on 8 July 2024, England set a formidable target of 202 runs against India. The Indian side crumbled early, reaching only 76 runs before being all out in just 11.4 overs, marking the largest defeat by runs in the team's T20 International history.

The innings began badly, with opener Abhishek Sharma making only 10 before losing his wicket. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who struck 13 runs off five deliveries, was soon dismissed by Jofra Archer. Ishan Kishan contributed another 13, while captain Shreyas Iyer managed just five runs. Lower‑order contributions were minimal: Akshar Patel added 10, Tilak Varma three, Harshit Rana nine and Shivam Dubey two. The lack of any substantial partnership meant the batting line‑up folded quickly.

England comfortably chased down the target, ending the match with a 125‑run victory. After the game, head coach Gautam Gheehra addressed the media, emphasizing that a single loss does not define the team's character and underscoring the need to analyze and improve ahead of the next series.

The defeat has been recorded as India's biggest margin of loss in a T20 International, prompting serious reflection within the camp.