IND vs ENG 1st T20I | Watch: Tempers fly as Washington, Bairstow get into heated on-field trade

Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Washington Sundar and Jonny Bairstow
Tempers flew as Washington Sundar and Jonny Bairstow acquired concerned in a heated trade within the T20I collection opener between India and England on the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. On the final supply of the 14th over in second innings, Dawid Malan chipped it in direction of the non-striker’s finish, giving Sundar — the bowler — a chance to seize the catch. 

The ball, nonetheless, hit Bairstow on the helmet as he was turning to get again within the crease. In the warmth of the second, Sundar had a go at Bairstow as the 2 exchanged a couple of phrases on the sphere. Umpire Nitin Menon needed to intervene to chill off the state of affairs.

Talking concerning the match, England crushed India by eight wickets to register a complete win and go 1-0 up within the T20I collection. After proscribing India to 124 for seven of their 20 overs, a stable batting efficiency, led by Jason Roy’s 49 off 32, sealed the victory for the guests. 

Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler scored 28 off 24 deliveries whereas Bairstow and Dawid Malan remained unbeaten on 26 and 24 respectively. 

After profitable the toss and placing the hosts to bat first, India have been restricted to 124/7 by a disciplined England bowling unit. Pacer Jofra Archer picked three, choosing the Man of the Match award whereas Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Chris Jordan and Ben Stokes returned with one wicket every. Shreyas Iyer’s 67 — his highest rating in T20Is — was the one constructive for India within the batting facet.