India captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged that a pivotal over altered the game’s course as England secured a four-wicket win in the second T20I at Old Trafford. Despite India’s early control, Jacob Bethell’s unbeaten 76 and a game-changing 17th over shifted momentum in England’s favor.
Iyer refrained from singling out any player for the turnaround but admitted that the 17th over was crucial. He commended Bethell’s strategic batting, especially against spinners, and credited England’s early analysis of the ground and pitch dimensions.
Reflecting on the match, Iyer praised Sam Curran’s bowling tactics for England and highlighted Bethell’s fearless mindset, emphasizing the youngster’s standout performance even during practice sessions. Despite the defeat, Iyer remained optimistic, focusing on moving forward positively from the setback.
