Bethell’s Unbeaten 76 and Bishnoi’s No‑Balls Hand England Win at Old Trafford

Overview

• England chased 191 to beat India at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday, July 4, securing a four-wicket win with one over to spare and a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
• Jacob Bethell finished unbeaten on 76 and shifted gears in the late overs to steer the successful chase after a cautious start.
• Ravi Bishnoi’s 17th over proved costly as he conceded 29 runs that included two no-balls and a wide, and he finished with 4-0-60-0 which swung momentum to England.
• India’s Ishan Kishan defended the XI selection while admitting the free hits eased Bethell’s task, and former player Parthiv Patel said the errors exposed a need to reconsider the bowling combination, possibly adding pace for English conditions.
• The teams meet next in Nottingham on July 7 and India must decide whether to change personnel or execution at the death to stop conceding extra deliveries and expensive overs.