Bethell's assault on Bishnoi hands England series lead in first T20I

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England took a 1-0 lead in the T20I series against India at Old Trafford. Jacob Bethell played a decisive innings, taking apart spinner Ravi Bishnoi with an aggressive assault. Two costly overs from Bishnoi, yielding 27 and 29 runs respectively, proved damaging for India's chances. The 29-run over was further marred by two back-foot no-balls, compounding India's problems. The expensive spells ultimately proved the turning point as England secured the victory.

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