India, July 5 -- India had dragged England to the edge, only for one over to rip the game away from them. For nearly 36 overs in Manchester, the second T20I had moved India's way despite Jacob Bethell's resistance. England needed 49 runs from the last four overs, a requirement that still looked steep against a bowling attack that had already struck early and repeatedly forced the hosts into recovery mode.

Then came Ravi Bishnoi's 17th over, and with it came the kind of collapse T20 cricket rarely forgives. The spinner conceded 29 runs in the over, with two no-balls turning into two free-hits and both being launched for six by Bethell. From a chase that still needed control, England suddenly found release, rhythm and belief. Bethell, who ...