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Rain Ruins India vs England T20I Opener After Abhishek and Iyer Fifties Power India to 189/7
Cricinfo·Thursday, 2 July 2026
India posted a strong 189/7 in the first T20I against England at Chester-le-Street, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 59 and Shreyas Iyer contributing 68. Saqib Mahmood took 3 for 33 for England. Heavy rain then washed out the match before England could chase, making it a no-result.
Why It Matters
This is the opening match of India's T20I series in England — a series that shapes the squad's form and direction ahead of bigger tournaments.
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