England beat India by 4 wickets with six balls remaining in the second T20 of the India tour of England 2026, with Jacob Bethell’s match-winning 76 setting up a successful chase of 191. The victory gives England a 1-0 lead in the T20 leg after the opening match of the tour was washed out as a no result.

India’s 190/7 looked competitive, and for long periods it threatened to be enough. Ishan Kishan led the scoring with 49, Abhishek Sharma made 43 and Shreyas Iyer added 37 as India put together a total that demanded sustained aggression from England’s batting unit.

England’s bowlers did well enough to keep the visitors from breaking away decisively. Sam Curran was the standout with 3 wickets, while Will Jacks and Liam Dawson chipped in with one apiece. Those strikes ensured that India had to settle for 190 rather than push beyond the 200-mark.

What followed was England’s best batting effort of the T20 series so far. Bethell’s 76 gave the chase its shape, balancing intent with control as England moved to 191/6 in 19.0 overs. Harry Brook’s 39 and Tom Banton’s 39 were equally important contributions, keeping the asking rate manageable and ensuring India never fully shut the contest down.

India did find moments to drag themselves back. Arshdeep Singh picked up 3 wickets in the chase, while Axar Patel and Harshit Rana took one each. In the closing phase, India’s attack needed a burst of wickets or a run-rate squeeze, but England held their nerve and crossed the target with an over to spare.

The difference in the match was England’s ability to keep pace with the required rate despite losing wickets. Bethell’s innings was the defining performance, but the support from Brook and Banton turned a high-pressure chase into a winning one. Chasing 191 in a T20 match always demands multiple contributions, and England got exactly that.

With Match 1 ending in no result, this contest becomes the first decisive step in the T20 series, and England now lead 1-0 after Match 2 of 8 on the tour. The T20 leg continues with matches on Tuesday, July 7, Thursday, July 9, and Saturday, July 11, before the series shifts into the ODI leg on July 14, 16 and 19.

Key performers

  • Jacob Bethell (England): 76 and Player of the Match in a successful chase of 191.
  • Harry Brook (England): 39 in a crucial supporting hand.
  • Tom Banton (England): 39 to keep the chase on track.
  • Sam Curran (England): 3 wickets to limit India to 190/7.
  • Ishan Kishan (India): 49 at the top of the innings.
  • Abhishek Sharma (India): 43 in India’s total of 190/7.
  • Shreyas Iyer (India): 37 in the middle order.
  • Arshdeep Singh (India): 3 wickets in the chase.

NerdSports Stat: England scored 191 in 19.0 overs at 10.05 runs an over, outpacing India’s 190 in 20.0 overs despite losing only one fewer wicket.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between England and India?

England won the match by 4 wickets with 6 balls remaining.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Jacob Bethell was named Player of the Match for his match-winning 76 in England’s chase.

What is the series standing after this match?

England lead the T20 series 1-0 after Match 2, with the opening match having ended in no result.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Jacob Bethell top-scored with 76 off an innings that anchored England’s successful chase.

When is the next match in the series?

The next match is the T20 between England and India on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.