India registered their second-lowest total in men’s T20I history after being bowled out for just 76 against England at Trent Bridge on 7 July 2026. The defeat also became India’s biggest-ever loss by runs in T20Is, highlighting one of the toughest batting performances in the team’s history.
India’s innings of 76 against England at Trent Bridge on 7 July 2026 has become one of the lowest points in the history of the men’s T20I team. Chasing 202 in the third T20I of the England series, India were bowled out in only 11.4 overs, registering their second-lowest total in T20I history and suffering their biggest defeat in the format.
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| India’s lowest T20I total | 74 vs Australia (2008) |
| India’s second-lowest T20I total | 76 vs England (2026) |
| Venue | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| Date | 7 July 2026 |
| Overs faced | 11.4 |
| Result | Lost by 125 runs |
| Highest Indian scorer | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi & Ishan Kishan (13 each) |
| England bowlers | Jofra Archer (3 wickets), Josh Tongue (4 wickets) |
India’s Lowest Totals in T20I Cricket
| Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74 | Australia | Melbourne | 2008 |
| 2 | 76 | England | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 2026 |
| 3 | 79 | New Zealand | Nagpur | 2016 |
| 4 | 92 | South Africa | Cuttack | 2015 |
| 5 | 101 | Sri Lanka | Pune | 2016 |
| 6 | 102 | Zimbabwe | Harare | 2024 |
India Collapse for 76 Against England
India entered the third T20I looking to level the series but endured one of their worst batting collapses in the format.
England posted 201/7 after Philip Salt scored 70 and Sam Curran remained unbeaten on 41.
In reply, India’s batting folded under sustained pressure from England’s pace attack. Jofra Archer removed three batters, while Josh Tongue claimed four wickets as India were dismissed for only 76 in 11.4 overs.
Only four Indian batters reached double figures, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ishan Kishan jointly top-scoring with 13 runs each.
Why the Nottingham Innings Was Historic
The defeat produced several unwanted records for India.
Second-lowest T20I total
India’s 76 all out is now the second-lowest total in the team’s men’s T20I history, behind only the 74 all out against Australia in Melbourne in 2008.
Biggest defeat by runs
England’s 125-run victory became India’s largest defeat by runs in men’s T20I cricket.
India’s previous biggest defeats were:
| Opposition | Margin | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 125 runs | Nottingham | 7 July 2026 |
| New Zealand | 80 runs | Wellington | 6 February 2019 |
| South Africa | 76 runs | Ahmedabad | 22 February 2026 |
| South Africa | 51 runs | New Chandigarh | 11 December 2025 |
| New Zealand | 50 runs | Visakhapatnam | 28 January 2026 |
Shortest completed innings
India’s innings lasted only 11.4 overs, making it the shortest all-out innings in the team’s men’s T20I history.
Lowest men’s T20I total in England
India’s 76 is also the lowest total recorded by any team in a men’s T20I played in England.
No batter crossed 20
For the first time in a completed men’s T20I innings, no Indian batter reached 20 runs.
Five wickets inside the powerplay
India slumped to 54/5 inside the first six overs, marking the first time they had lost five wickets during the T20I powerplay.
Shreyas Iyer’s Reaction
India captain Shreyas Iyer described the performance as unacceptable after the heavy defeat.
He called the display “atrocious” and said the team needed to accept the loss before returning to the drawing board.
Iyer also felt England’s total of 201 was above par for the surface and admitted India failed to adapt to the conditions with both bat and ball.
India’s Difficult Run Continues
The Nottingham defeat extended India’s difficult run in T20Is.
The team has now gone five consecutive matches without a victory, including four defeats and one no-result.
It is India’s first five-match winless streak in men’s T20I cricket.
The defeat also means India can no longer win the England series, with the best possible outcome now being a drawn series if they win the remaining matches.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 February 2008 | India bowled out for 74 vs Australia in Melbourne |
| 15 March 2016 | India dismissed for 79 vs New Zealand in Nagpur |
| 6 July 2024 | India all out for 102 vs Zimbabwe in Harare |
| 7 July 2026 | India bowled out for 76 vs England at Trent Bridge |
| 7 July 2026 | England register a record 125-run win over India |
Statistics at a Glance
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total | 76 all out |
| Overs | 11.4 |
| Highest scorer | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 13 |
| Highest scorer | Ishan Kishan – 13 |
| Powerplay score | 54/5 |
| Margin of defeat | 125 runs |
| India’s T20I ranking in lowest totals | Second-lowest |
| England’s bowling leaders | Josh Tongue (4 wickets), Jofra Archer (3 wickets) |
The Trent Bridge collapse will be remembered as one of the toughest batting performances in India’s T20I history. Beyond becoming the team’s second-lowest total, the innings produced multiple unwanted records, including the biggest defeat by runs, the shortest all-out innings, and India’s first completed T20I innings in which no batter reached 20.
For England, the victory underlined the effectiveness of their pace attack and gave them a commanding lead in the five-match series.
India still have two matches remaining in the England T20I series. Although the series can no longer be won, victories in the remaining games would allow the visitors to level the contest at 2-2 and finish the tour on a stronger note.
FAQs
What is India’s lowest score in T20I cricket?
India’s lowest men’s T20I total is 74 all out against Australia in Melbourne on 1 February 2008.
What is India’s second-lowest T20I score?
India’s second-lowest total is 76 all out against England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on 7 July 2026.
What is India’s biggest defeat in T20I cricket?
India’s biggest defeat by runs in men’s T20Is is 125 runs against England at Trent Bridge in July 2026.
Who was India’s highest scorer in the 76 all-out innings?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ishan Kishan were the joint highest scorers with 13 runs each.
How many overs did India bat against England at Trent Bridge?
India were bowled out in 11.4 overs, the shortest completed innings in the team’s men’s T20I history.
Which England bowlers starred in India’s collapse?
Josh Tongue claimed four wickets, while Jofra Archer picked up three wickets during England’s 125-run victory.
