England secure record-breaking 125-run T20 win over India

England secured a record-breaking 125-run victory over India in a T20 International, dismissing their opponents for just 76 runs in a collapse that shattered historical norms. Chasing a modest target of 202, India were bowled out in under 12 overs, marking their worst-ever T20 defeat by a margin of 125 runs—45 runs more than their previous record. The hosts’ batting lineup imploded under relentless pressure from England’s pace attack, with Jofra Archer and Mark Wood (Tongue) spearheading a devastating spell that left India reeling at 9-2 within the first five overs.

The Indian innings began with a flurry of boundaries, as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma struck three consecutive sixes in the opening over, but England’s bowlers quickly regained control. A combination of sharp yorkers and aggressive swing dismantled India’s middle order, with key wickets falling at regular intervals. By the time the innings folded, India had managed only 76, their lowest T20 score against any opponent. The victory underscored England’s dominance in the shortest format, as they defended their total with precision, leaving India to ponder their worst T20 performance in history.