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England Beat India in T20 Opener Despite Arshdeep's Double Strike — Bethell's 76 Does the Damage
Times of India·Sunday, 5 July 2026
England won the first T20I of the five-match series by four wickets, chasing down 191 with an over to spare. Jacob Bethell's unbeaten 76 off 46 balls was the difference, even after Arshdeep Singh removed both Phil Salt and Jos Buttler in the very first over without a run scored. India captain Shreyas Iyer pointed to a costly 17th over in which Ravi Bishnoi conceded 29 runs as the turning point.
Why It Matters
India vs England T20 series is one of the most-watched cricket fixtures in the world — the first match result sets the tone for a five-game battle that millions of Indian fans are following.
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