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India suffers consecutive T20I series losses to England and Ireland

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:09 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

India suffers consecutive T20I series losses to England and Ireland

Summary

India faced England on Thursday in the fourth T20I at the County Ground, where they succumbed to a nine-wicket defeat, marking their second consecutive loss in T20I series following a previous defeat against Ireland. Shreyas Iyer contributed a notable 80 runs, but India's batting order appeared disorganized, with key batsmen failing to support him. Fans expressed frustration over the team's inability to adapt, labeling the players as 'flat-track bullies' and linking the issue to IPL conditions. The defeat raises further questions about Iyer's leadership as he remains winless after six matches in charge of the T20I side.

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By the Numbers

•India loses fourth T20I to England, sealing series loss.
•Shreyas Iyer scored 80*, but other batsmen struggled.
•Criticism arises over players' adaptability due to IPL conditions.
•Fans call Indian team 'flat-track bullies' after consecutive defeats.
•Iyer remains winless in first six matches as T20I captain.

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8:09 PMYahoo Sports — 'Flat-track bullies of IPL': Indian players face fan anger after losing back-to-back T20I series in Ireland, England

What they're saying

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Furious Indian cricket fans labelled the national side "flat-track bullies of the IPL" after Shreyas Iyer's men suffered back-to-back T20I series losses in Ireland and England.
— Yahoo Sports

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