India lose back-to-back bilateral T20I series for first time since 2019
England secured their first-ever bilateral T20I series victory over India after a dominant nine-wicket win in the fourth match. The victory was highlighted by a record-breaking partnership between Harry Brook and Phil Salt, marking a significant low point for the Indian team.
Why it matters
This result marks a rare historical shift in international cricket dominance and highlights India's ongoing struggles in the T20 format.
England created history by clinching their first-ever bilateral T20I series victory over India in a contest featuring two or more matches after a commanding nine-wicket win in the fourth T20I at the County Ground, Bristol.The victory handed Harry Brook's side an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series after the opener was washed out, marking a landmark achievement against one of the strongest T20 teams in the world. The defeat also highlighted India's recent struggles in the format. It was the first time since February 2019 that India had lost back-to-back bilateral T20I series, having previously gone down 2-0 in Ireland earlier this year.
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