India loses second T20I to England in Manchester, Iyer cites 15th‑over momentum shift

England defeated India by four wickets in the second T20I of the five‑match series at Old Trafford, Manchester. India posted 190/7 with contributions from Abhishek Sharma (43), Ishan Kishan (49) and captain Shreyas Iyer (37). England chased the target in 19 overs, anchored by Jacob Bethell’s unbeaten 76 off 46 balls, while Harry Brook and Tom Banton added quickfire support.

Iyer said India’s momentum slipped after the 15th over and that the 17th‑over spell from spinner Ravi Bishnoi, which yielded 29 runs, proved decisive. He defended Bishnoi, saying the youngster would learn from the experience, and praised debutant Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s fearless display. Former keeper‑batter Parthiv Patel described Iyer’s 68‑run knock in the rain‑abandoned first T20I as a “masterclass”. Ahead of the third match in Nottingham, former all‑rounder Irfan Pathan urged India to consider right‑handed batsman Rajat Patidar to add variety to a line‑up dominated by left‑handers.