India posted a competitive 189 for seven, but rain prevented the hosts from having a chance to respond.

India and England face a swift transition from recent setbacks, with England reeling from a Test series loss and Ben Stokes' retirement as the T20I series approaches.

England Men's selectors have unveiled the playing XI for the opening Vitality IT20 against India in Durham, kicking off a series of five T20s and three ODIs.

Rain delays England's innings after India sets a target of 190 in the 1st T20I at Chester-le-Street.

India recovered from 6/2 to post 189/7, with Abhishek, Iyer and Dube starring, before rain washed out England's chase in the first T20I. | Cricket

India posted a competitive 189 for seven, but rain prevented the hosts from having a chance to respond.

CHESTER-LE-STREET, England, July 1 : England and India were left frustrated as the opening game of their three-match T20 series was abandoned because of rain at the halfway…

The first T20 between England and India was abandoned due to rain, leaving the five-match series tied at 0-0 despite India's strong batting performance.