What was the final score?

India finished their innings at 189 for 7. England did not bat as the match was abandoned before they could face a single ball due to rain.

Who performed best for India?

Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma were the standout performers with the bat. Their aggressive innings were crucial in propelling India to a competitive total before the weather intervened.

Where was the match played?

The first T20 international was held at the Durham County Cricket Ground. The venue was unable to escape the persistent rain that swept in during the interval.

What happens to the series standings?

Since the match was abandoned, no points are awarded for this game. The series remains alive, and both teams will carry their momentum into the next scheduled match.

India 189-7 as rain washes out England T20

Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma shone before rain ended the match without England batting.

ByKostadin Stamboliev1 sourcePublished 3 Jul, 11:15

India 189-7 as rain washes out England T20 — Photo by Godric ki Kothri via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

England’s T20 series opener against India collapsed into a washout at Durham, with the match abandoned without a ball being bowled in the hosts' innings after India posted a formidable total. India, sent in to bat first, unleashed an aggressive batting display to reach 189 for 7 in their allotted overs. Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma led the carnage, providing the fireworks that propelled the visitors to a competitive score on a surface that looked ripe for batting.

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