England crush India by 125 runs at Trent Bridge, lead series 2-0
Synopsis
England dismantled India for just 76 — one of India's heaviest T20I defeats — after Phil Salt's 70 and Sam Curran's blistering 41* built a 201-run target at Trent Bridge. With a 2-0 lead and two games left, England have already secured the series, leaving the T20 World Cup holders facing a humbling outcome on English soil.
Key Takeaways
England beat India by 125 runs in the 3rd T20I at Trent Bridge on 8 July .
England posted 201/7 , led by Phil Salt's 70 off 44 balls and Sam Curran's 41* off 24 balls .
India were bowled out for 76 in 11.4 overs — one of their heaviest T20I defeats.
Josh Tongue took 4 for 28 ; Jofra Archer claimed 3 for 29 .
Debutant Prince Yadav was India's best bowler with 2 for 30 .
England lead the five-match series 2-0 and cannot lose it; India must win both remaining games to draw.
England delivered a commanding all-round display to defeat India by 125 runs in the 3rd T20I at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on 8 July, seizing a 2-0 lead in the five-match series — with the opening fixture having been washed out. The reigning T20 World Cup holders now face the stark reality that they cannot win this series, needing victories in both remaining games just to level.
England's imposing total
Batting first, England posted 201/7 in their 20 overs, built around a fluent 70 off 44 balls from opener Phil Salt, who set an aggressive tone at the top of the order. Captain Jos Buttler contributed 36 runs as the middle order steadied the innings after a cluster of wickets threatened to derail England's momentum. Sam Curran then delivered a devastating late cameo of 41 off just 24 deliveries, ensuring the hosts cleared the 200-run mark with authority.
Debutant Prince Yadav shines for India
India's brightest moment came from an unlikely source — debutant Prince Yadav, who claimed 2 for 30 and made an immediate impression, dismissing the dangerous Harry Brook and later removing Salt. The visitors also effected three run-outs to keep England honest, but could not contain the scoring in the death overs, where Curran in particular proved untameable.
India's batting collapse
Chasing 202, India's reply was a capitulation. The visitors were bowled out for a meagre 76 in 11.4 overs — one of their heaviest defeats in T20I cricket. England's pace attack struck in relentless waves, denying India any platform to build partnerships. Josh Tongue was the chief destroyer with 4 for 28, backed by Jofra Archer's 3 for 29 and Adil Rashid's 2 for 14. Wickets fell in clusters throughout, leaving India's batting unit with no foothold at any stage of the chase.
Series picture and what's next
England's victory means they cannot lose the five-match series, having secured an unassailable advantage with two games remaining. India, the reigning T20 World Cup champions, must now win both the 4th and 5th T20Is to salvage a series draw. This defeat will prompt hard questions about India's batting fragility against quality pace bowling in English conditions — a concern that has surfaced repeatedly in overseas T20 tours.
Brief scores: England 201/7 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 70, Sam Curran 41*, Jos Buttler 36; Prince Yadav 2-30) beat India 76 all out in 11.4 overs (Josh Tongue 4-28, Jofra Archer 3-29, Adil Rashid 2-14) by 125 runs.
Point of View
High-pace bowling points to a selection and technique problem that the T20 World Cup title obscured. England, by contrast, used Trent Bridge to showcase exactly the kind of death-over firepower and top-order aggression that makes them the most dangerous T20 side at home. India's think-tank has two matches to find answers — and very little margin for error.
NationPress
8 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of the 3rd T20I between England and India?
England beat India by 125 runs in the 3rd T20I at Trent Bridge on 8 July, bowling India out for 76 in 11.4 overs after posting 201/7. The result gives England a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Who were the top performers for England in the 3rd T20I?
Phil Salt top-scored with 70 off 44 balls, while Sam Curran's unbeaten 41 off 24 deliveries powered England past 200. With the ball, Josh Tongue took 4 for 28 and Jofra Archer claimed 3 for 29 to dismantle India's batting.
How significant is India's score of 76 in T20I history?
India's 76 all out in 11.4 overs ranks among their heaviest defeats in T20I cricket. The collapse, with wickets falling in clusters and no meaningful partnerships, represents one of their most comprehensive batting failures in the format.
Who was the standout player for India in the match?
Debutant Prince Yadav was India's brightest performer, taking 2 for 30 and dismissing Harry Brook and Phil Salt. India also effected three run-outs, but their efforts were not enough to contain England's total.
What does England's 2-0 lead mean for the series?
With two matches remaining and a 2-0 lead, England cannot lose the five-match T20I series. India, the reigning T20 World Cup champions, must win both the 4th and 5th T20Is to avoid a series defeat.
