Brook's 79* and Salt's 59* hand England 9-wicket win, series 3-0 vs India
Synopsis
Brook's 79 off 35 and Salt's 59* made it look effortless — England needed just 13.5 overs to chase down 159 and seal the T20I series 3-0 with a game to spare. India's batting, once again propped up almost entirely by Shreyas Iyer, has no answers for England's relentless aggression on this tour.
Key Takeaways
England beat India by 9 wickets in the 4th T20I at Bristol on 10 July , clinching the series 3-0 .
Harry Brook smashed an unbeaten 79 off 35 balls ; Phil Salt added 59* off 42 in an unbroken 151-run stand .
England chased 159 in just 13.5 overs , winning with 37 balls to spare.
Shreyas Iyer top-scored for India with a lone 80 off 49 balls ; no other batter crossed 22 .
Jofra Archer (2-20) and Josh Tongue (2-36) were England's chief wicket-takers.
After the first match was abandoned, England won all three completed games of the series.
Harry Brook blazed an unbeaten 79 off 35 balls and Phil Salt contributed a composed 59* off 42 as England demolished India by nine wickets with 37 balls to spare in the fourth T20I at the County Ground, Bristol on 10 July, clinching the five-match series 3-0 with one game still remaining. It was one of England's most commanding chases of the tour.
England's Dominant Chase
Chasing a modest 159, England lost captain Jos Buttler cheaply but never looked troubled thereafter. Brook and Salt forged an unbroken 151-run second-wicket partnership that left India's bowlers helpless. Brook was the aggressor, launching boundaries and sixes at will against both pace and spin, while Salt played the steadier foil, keeping the scoreboard moving without taking undue risks. England reached 159/1 in just 13.5 overs, completing a comprehensive victory.
India's Batting Collapse — Again
For the third time in the series, India's batting crumbled under pressure. Skipper Shreyas Iyer was the lone standout, walking in after early wickets fell and crafting a fighting 80 off 49 balls, laced with four fours and five sixes. Shivam Dube contributed 22, but no other Indian batter made a meaningful impact. The visitors were ultimately restricted to 158/7 in 20 overs — a total that always looked below par on a Bristol surface offering little assistance to bowlers.
England's Bowlers Set the Platform
Jofra Archer was the pick of England's attack, returning figures of 2 for 20, while Josh Tongue also claimed 2 for 36. Their disciplined spells ensured India never built sustained momentum beyond Iyer's defiant knock. Despite the skipper's resistance, the lower order offered little support, leaving England with a target well within their aggressive batting unit's range.
Series Verdict and India's Tour Concerns
With the first match abandoned and England winning the next three in succession, the series result reflects a stark imbalance between the two sides. India's tour has been defined by a recurring pattern: over-reliance on Shreyas Iyer with the bat, and a bowling attack unable to defend below-par totals against England's power-hitting lineup. Notably, this is the second successive T20I series in which India have struggled to post competitive scores away from home. The fifth and final T20I remains to be played, though the series is already decided.
Brief Scores: India 158/7 in 20 overs (Shreyas Iyer 80*, Shivam Dube 22; Jofra Archer 2-20, Josh Tongue 2-36) lost to England 159/1 in 13.5 overs (Harry Brook 79*, Phil Salt 59*) by 9 wickets.
Point of View
The innings collapses; when he survives, the total is still below par. That dependency on a single batter, combined with a bowling attack unable to defend modest totals against top-order aggression, points to selection and strategy problems that one good performance in the fifth T20I will not fix. Brook's strike rate of well over 200 also underlines a gap in intent and execution between the two sides that India's think-tank must address before the next major T20 cycle.
NationPress
10 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 4th T20I between England and India in Bristol?
England won the 4th T20I at the County Ground, Bristol on 10 July by nine wickets with 37 balls to spare, chasing down India's 158/7 in just 13.5 overs. The win sealed the five-match series 3-0 in England's favour.
How did Harry Brook perform in the 4th T20I?
Harry Brook scored an unbeaten 79 off just 35 balls, dominating India's bowling attack with boundaries and sixes. Along with Phil Salt's 59*, he put on an unbroken 151-run second-wicket stand to seal the win.
What did Shreyas Iyer score for India in the 4th T20I?
Shreyas Iyer top-scored for India with 80 off 49 balls, hitting four fours and five sixes. His knock was the only significant contribution in India's total of 158/7 in 20 overs.
Which England bowlers took wickets against India in Bristol?
Jofra Archer was the most economical, claiming 2 wickets for 20 runs, while Josh Tongue also picked up 2 wickets for 36 runs. Their combined effort restricted India to 158/7 and prevented any sustained partnership beyond Iyer.
What is the current series score in the England vs India T20I series?
England lead the five-match T20I series 3-0 with one game to play. The first match was abandoned without a result, and England won each of the three completed matches convincingly.
