Shreyas Iyer blames India's slipshod fielding as England run riot in 5th T20: 'We dropped catches, lost wickets'

India T20 captain Shreyas Iyer expressed disappointment over the team's lapses during the England T20 series and saw the need to adapt as per the conditions following their 0-4 series defeat.

Shreyas Iyer suffered major defeats on his first couple of outing as India's T20 captain. Image: Reuters

FirstCricket Staff|Jul 12, 2026, 10:16:37 IST

India T20 captain Shreyas Iyer rued the team's shortcomings and acknowledged that they failed to adapt to the changing conditions against England, who sealed a 56-run victory in the 5th T20 on Saturday in Southampton.

Team India's nightmare run in T20 international cricket continued after England clinched a comprehensive 4-0 clean sweep. The Men in Blue were defeated by Ireland, claiming a 0-2 whitewash defeat in the lead-up to the England tour.

The Iyer-led Team India looked clueless against Buttler and Brook's partnership, adding a whopping 233 runs for the second wicket and delivering a record partnership for any wicket in the history of T20 international cricket in the fifth and final match of the series.

'We dropped catches, which cost us'

Speaking at the post-match presentation, Iyer stressed that India's defeat came down to their poor fielding and batting discipline. He went on to admit that the dropped catches during the away tour proved to be costly, and the ground dimensions made fielding much more challenging.

Iyer sees the need to adapt in T20 cricket

Chasing a daunting target after England posted a commanding 257 for 3, India never recovered from losing wickets in clusters despite the surface being the best batting wicket of the series.

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“We have a lot to take out of the series. Conditions, awareness, adaptation. This was the best wicket we played on; the approach was different when we batted. Conditions kept changing from match one. We need to be aware and adapt as professionals,” Iyer added.

Following the 0-4 series whitewash, Team India would be in action against England in a three-match ODI series, starting July 14 at Edgbaston.

(With Agency Inputs)

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