India captain Shreyas Iyer admitted that his side let the match slip away in the closing stages of the second T20I against England. He refused to blame any individual for the defeat but identified Ravi Bishnoi's expensive 17th over as the turning point.
According to ABP Live, Iyer backed the leg-spinner to bounce back stronger despite the costly over.
How England Chased Down 191
England defeated India by four wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. The opening T20I was washed out by rain. Chasing 191, the hosts were rocked early as Arshdeep Singh dismissed Phil Salt and Jos Buttler for ducks in the opening over.
However, aggressive knocks from Harry Brook (39), Jacob Bethell (76) and Tom Banton (39) revived England's chase. India appeared to be in control after 16 overs, with England needing 40 runs from the last four overs.
Where India Lost Control
According to ABP Live, Iyer pointed to Bishnoi's 17th over as the moment the match turned. The over went for runs, shifting the momentum back to England. Despite this, Iyer stood by his bowler and did not single out any player for criticism.
Our Take: Leadership Under Pressure
Shreyas Iyer's decision to not blame any individual is the right approach for a young captain. In T20 cricket, one over can change the game, and Bishnoi's over was clearly costly. But backing your players publicly is what builds team confidence. The series is still wide open, and India has the chance to bounce back in the remaining matches.
To put it plainly, this loss is not about one bowler. The team collectively let the chase slip after being in a strong position. The lesson here is about finishing games — something India will need to fix quickly if they want to win the series.
