The post came shortly after Bishnoi endured one of the most expensive spells of his international career, conceding 60 runs in four overs as England chased down the target by four wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. His figures also included a costly 17th over that yielded 29 runs and shifted the momentum decisively in England’s favour.
Iceland is a very expensive nation to live and visit. If you have never been here and want to imagine it, think Ravi Bishnoi kind of levels.
— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) July 5, 2026
Iceland Cricket joins the conversation with viral post
Known for its witty presence on social media, Iceland Cricket compared the country’s high cost of living with Bishnoi’s expensive spell.
In a post that quickly went viral, the account wrote that anyone wanting to understand how expensive Iceland is should simply imagine “Ravi Bishnoi kind of levels.” The remark drew thousands of reactions and shares, adding another chapter to Iceland Cricket’s reputation for humorous cricket-related posts.
The timing of the post ensured it gained further traction as fans reacted to India’s defeat and Bishnoi’s difficult evening with the ball.
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Jacob Bethell turns the game in England’s favour
Bishnoi’s toughest moment arrived during the 17th over of England’s chase when Jacob Bethell launched a brutal assault. The England batter capitalised on consecutive back-foot no-balls, smashing two sixes off free hits as the over produced 29 runs.
England still needed 49 runs from the final four overs before Bethell’s attack completely changed the equation. His aggressive batting helped the hosts seize control after India had made early inroads through Arshdeep Singh, who removed Phil Salt and Jos Buttler.
Bethell’s explosive innings eventually guided England to a comfortable four-wicket victory.
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Tough debut night for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
The defeat also overshadowed a landmark occasion for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who became India’s youngest international cricketer on debut.
While the teenager managed 14 runs with the bat, the spotlight later shifted to England’s remarkable chase and Bishnoi’s expensive spell. Despite the disappointing result, India captain Shreyas Iyer backed the leg-spinner after the match, expressing confidence in his ability to bounce back.
India will now look to level the series in the third T20I as they aim to recover from an opening setback against an England side brimming with confidence.
