India’s biggest defeats by runs in T20I cricket: Top 10 list after England hammer Shreyas Iyer & Co. at Trent Bridge originally appeared on Cricket News.
Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- England beat India by 125 runs at Trent Bridge, a record T20I loss.
- India collapsed to 76 all out, wilting after a brisk Vaibhav Sooryavanshi start.
- England clinch unassailable 2-0 series lead ahead of Bristol clash.
England crush India by a record margin as batting order falls apart at Trent Bridge
England delivered a ruthless statement in the third T20 international, thrashing India by 125 runs at Trent Bridge to move into an unbeatable 2-0 lead with two matches still remaining in the series.
England themselves had endured a sluggish start, managing only seven runs across the first two overs as Phil Salt struggled to find fluency.
Jos Buttler eventually found his rhythm at the other end, striking 34 runs across a productive three-over burst that got the innings moving. Salt went on to top-score with 70 off 44 balls, while Sam Curran’s unbeaten 44 and a late cameo from Will Jacks helped push the total past 200, even as Archer and Curran were both run out in the final over.
MORE: ‘Atrocious & no excuses!’: Iyer fumes after England humiliates India at Trent Bridge
Fifteen-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, playing just his second international game, briefly lit up the chase with a pair of towering sixes before edging a short ball from Archer through to the wicketkeeper for 13 off five deliveries.
His early aggression mirrored the rest of India’s top order, who went hard from the outset but paid the price, slumping to 52 for 5 inside the first five overs as wickets tumbled in the deep and behind the stumps.
MORE: The clarity promise: Inside Gambhir’s private chat to keep Samson’s India hopes alive
India’s worst T20I defeats by runs
| Rank | Margin | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125 runs | England | Trent Bridge | 2026 |
| 2 | 80 runs | New Zealand | Wellington | 2019 |
| 3 | 76 runs | South Africa | Ahmedabad | 2026 |
| 4 | 51 runs | South Africa | Mullanpur | 2025 |
| 5 | 50 runs | New Zealand | Visakhapatnam | 2026 |
| 6 | 49 runs | Australia | Bridgetown | 2010 |
| 7 | 47 runs | New Zealand | Nagpur | 2016 |
| 8 | 40 runs | New Zealand | Rajkot | 2017 |
| 9 | 31 runs | Australia | Sydney | 2012 |
| 10 | 28 runs | Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 2012 |
MORE: ‘Bring back Samson, SKY’: Iyer’s captaincy under fire after India’s worst-ever T20I defeat
India vs England T20I 2026 series schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Start Time (Local) | Start Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | 1st T20I | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street (Durham): Match called off. | 5:30 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| July 4, 2026 | 2nd T20I | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester: England win by 4 Wickets | 2:30 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
| July 7, 2026 | 3rd T20I | Trent Bridge, Nottingham: England win by 125 runs | 5:30 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| July 9, 2026 | 4th T20I | County Ground (Seat Unique Stadium), Bristol | 5:30 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
| July 11, 2026 | 5th T20I | The Rose Bowl (Utilita Bowl), Southampton | 2:30 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
For all the latest cricket news, opinion, and commentary and to share your voice, head to our Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter) pages.
About the Author
