Skipper Shreyas Iyer’s aggressive 80 off 49 balls was the standout performance as India struggled to 158/7 against England in the fourth T20I at Bristol. Despite Iyer’s efforts, England’s disciplined bowling, led by Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue, kept India in check below the 160-run mark.
India’s decision to bat first backfired as early wickets fell due to England’s effective short-ball strategy. While Iyer’s lone fight showcased four boundaries and five sixes, the rest of India’s batting lineup failed to capitalize, with only Shivam Dube (22) providing some support.
Facing a challenging pitch with varying boundaries, India’s top order crumbled under pressure, losing key wickets to Archer and Tongue. Despite a brief partnership between Iyer and Dube, England’s bowlers tightened the grip, restricting India’s scoring opportunities.
As the innings progressed, Iyer’s resilience shone through with aggressive stroke play, reaching his fifty in the 18th over. However, England’s Sam Curran and Archer’s tight bowling in the death overs limited India’s total to 158/7, setting up a challenging chase for England in the series decider.
