Fast bowlers Josh Tongue and Jofra Archer unleashed a blistering assault on India at Trent Bridge, reducing the world champions to tatters in a record-breaking 125-run thrashing. England's cricket team posted an imposing 201 for seven, then tore apart the Indian batting line-up with ruthless efficiency, condemning the visitors to their largest-ever T20 international defeat by 45 runs.
The pair of pacemen were the driving force behind England's victory, consistently clocking speeds over 90mph to leave India's top order in disarray. Tongue's career-best figures of four wickets for just 28 runs left a trail of destruction, while Archer contributed significantly with three wickets for 29 runs – their combined efforts saw India's innings crumble with 8.2 overs still on the clock.
Phil Salt was the mastermind behind England's total, unleashing a whirlwind 70 from his opening stint. After a cautious start, he exploded into life in the ninth over, pounding 53 runs off just 25 deliveries – a dazzling display that left the Indian bowlers grasping at thin air. Jos Buttler (36) made an early contribution, while Sam Curran's 41 not out and Will Jacks' valuable input ensured England reached the psychological 200-run mark, a total that proved utterly insurmountable for the visitors.
India's reply began with promise when Arshdeep Singh delivered a maiden over, but it was short-lived. Archer set the tone from the off, with Tongue quickly following suit despite conceding two early boundaries. The Indian wickets then tumbled rapidly, with key batsmen Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Ishan Kishan all falling victim to England's relentless pressure. By the fifth over, India were reeling at 52 for five – a position from which they never recovered.
The crushing result in Nottingham surpasses India's previous worst T20 international defeat by a significant margin of 45 runs, leaving them with their tails between their legs. This win gives England a crucial 2-0 lead in the four-match Vitality Series, putting them firmly in the driving seat to clinch the series with two games left to play. Adil Rashid wrapped up the Indian innings with two late wickets, ensuring India narrowly avoided their lowest-ever T20 total of 74.