India’s Shivam Dube plays a shot during the 1st T20I against England, at Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on July 1, 2026.
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The start of England’s innings in the first T20I against India was delayed by rains here on Wednesday.
England needed 190 to win after India made 189 for seven, batting first, in the first tie of the five-match series.
India, coming off a 0-2 series loss to Ireland, made a poor start as they slipped to 6 for two but half-centuries from skipper Shreyas Iyer (68) and Abhishek Sharma (59) propelled them to a competitive total.
Shivam Dube struck a late 21-ball 42 not out.
Saqib Mahmood was the pick of England bowlers, returning 4-0-33-3.
Published – July 02, 2026 12:21 am IST
