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Iyer's 80 Powers India to 158 After Collapse
10 Jul
Summary
- Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 80 off 49 balls.
- India recovered from an early collapse to post 158/7.
- Iyer's innings included 44 runs off 16 balls against Rashid.
India's captain, Shreyas Iyer, delivered a remarkable unbeaten 80 off 49 balls to rescue his team from an early collapse in the fourth T20I against England at the County Ground, Bristol. India finished their innings at 158/7 after losing wickets at regular intervals, struggling at 48/3 within the first seven overs.
Iyer's crucial knock not only kept India's hopes alive in the must-win match but also set a unique batting record. He scored 44 unbeaten runs off just 16 deliveries against England's leg-spinner Adil Rashid, marking the third-most runs by an Indian batter against a single bowler in a T20I innings. His innings featured four fours and five sixes, showcasing a blend of caution and aggression that accelerated India's scoring in the death overs.
Despite Iyer's heroics, England's disciplined bowling attack, led by Jofra Archer (2/20) and Josh Tongue (2/36), consistently applied pressure. They prevented India from building substantial partnerships, ensuring that the hosts maintained control throughout the innings, even as Iyer fought to push the score past the 150-run mark.
