India once again demonstrated the power of teamwork in their batting during the second T20 match against England in 2026. However, it wasn't enough to prevent England from taking the lead. The Indian cricket team fell short, losing to England by four wickets at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday, despite posting a solid score of 190/7 without a single player reaching a half-century. Abhishek Sharma contributed 43 runs off 24 balls, while Ishan Kishan added 49 runs from 44 deliveries.
On the other hand, Jacob Bethell turned the tide with a brilliant unbeaten 76 off 46 balls, leading England to victory. This match also marked another entry in India's unusual record of highest T20I totals without an individual scoring 50 or more.
After the first match at Chester-le-Street was washed out due to rain, Manchester hosted the first completed game of the five-match series. This defeat left the world No. 1 team, India, trailing 1-0 against world No. 2 England, adding extra pressure on the visitors as they aim to level the series in the upcoming matches.
A 15-year-old debuts 😮 Utter brilliance from Bethell 🙌 Three Lions claim victory 🦁 Full 2nd IT20 highlights 👇 pic.twitter.com/bVOzHPNnEa
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 5, 2026
India’s Highest Team Totals Without a 50+ in T20I
1. India vs New Zealand (2019) - 208/6
India's highest T20I total without anyone scoring a fifty happened during their chase against New Zealand in Hamilton. After winning the toss, India opted to field first. New Zealand put up a solid score of 212/4, with Colin Munro shining with a brisk 72 off just 40 balls. In response, India battled hard, finishing at 208/6 while chasing 213. Vijay Shankar was the standout performer for India, scoring 43 off 28 balls. Despite their valiant effort, New Zealand managed to hold on and clinched the victory by a narrow four runs.
2. India vs West Indies (2022) - 191/5
India's second-highest total in this format was achieved in Lauderhill. After winning the toss, the West Indies opted to bowl first. India put up a solid score of 191/5, thanks to valuable contributions from various players, with Rishabh Pant leading the charge with a top score of 44 off just 31 balls. The West Indies struggled to find their rhythm during the chase and were ultimately bowled out for 132 in just 19.1 overs. India successfully defended their target, clinching the victory by 59 runs.
3. India vs England (2026) - 190/7
The latest addition came at Old Trafford. India elected to bat first after winning the toss and posted 190/7. Ishan Kishan narrowly missed a half-century with 49, while Abhishek Sharma added 43. England's chase recovered after early setbacks as Jacob Bethell remained unbeaten on 76 off 46 balls. England reached 191/6 in 19 overs to claim victory by four wickets and move ahead in the series.
4. India vs West Indies (2017) - 190/6
India put up a score of 190/6 against the West Indies in Kingston after the home team opted to bowl first. Dinesh Karthik shone with the bat, scoring 48 runs off just 29 balls, making him India's leading scorer for the match. The West Indies, chasing a target of 191, made it look easy. Opener Evin Lewis was in sensational form, smashing an unbeaten 125 runs off 62 balls, leading the hosts to a comfortable 194/1 in just 18.3 overs, clinching a nine-wicket victory with nine balls to spare.
