Jacob Bethell's 76 leads England past India in T20 international
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 6:28 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Jacob Bethell scored 76 runs off 46 balls, helping England chase down 190 runs to secure a win against India in a T20 international at Old Trafford on July 4, 2026. Bethell's performance marked a significant turnaround from an early collapse, as England lost two wickets for just one run. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at 15 years old, made his debut for India, becoming the nation's youngest international cricketer. Despite Sooryavanshi's historic moment, Bethell's innings ultimately overshadowed the record. The match featured a spirited display by England's bowlers, especially Sam Curran, who recorded figures of three for 32.
- •England chased down 191 runs, winning with one over to spare.
- •Jacob Bethell came in at 2 for 1 and stabilized the innings.
- •Sam Curran's bowling figures contributed to India's struggles at the crease.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi debuted as India's youngest international cricketer.
- •Harry Brook's quick innings provided essential support to Bethell.
- 6:28 PMYahoo Sports — Jacob Bethell brilliance outshines India’s 15-year-old superstar
"Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history as India’s youngest ever international cricketer but was outshone by Jacob Bethell, a comparable veteran aged 22 who carried England to a welcome victory.
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