The highly anticipated India vs England T20 series concluded in spectacular fashion as India secured a dominant 150-run victory in the fifth and final match at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on February 2, 2025. With this emphatic win, India wrapped up the series 4-1, leaving England with little to celebrate.
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| India Dominates England in Fifth T20I, Clinches Series 4-1 |
Abhishek Sharma’s Record-Breaking Knock
India, opting to bat first, put up a massive total of 247/9 in 20 overs. The innings was headlined by Abhishek Sharma’s phenomenal 135 off just 54 balls. His explosive knock, featuring 13 sixes and seven boundaries, marked the highest individual T20I score by an Indian batsman. His aggressive stroke play dismantled England’s bowling attack, setting the stage for a commanding Indian performance.
Apart from Sharma, contributions from Shivam Dube (35 off 17 balls) and Rinku Singh (28 off 14 balls) helped India reach their mammoth total. England’s bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, with Reece Topley (3/42) and Jofra Archer (2/51) being the only bowlers to make an impact.
England Crumbles Under Pressure
Chasing a daunting 248, England’s batting lineup crumbled under pressure, getting bowled out for a mere 97 runs in just 10.3 overs. Phil Salt was the lone warrior for England, scoring a quickfire 55 off 23 balls. However, his efforts were in vain as the rest of the English batters failed to withstand India’s disciplined bowling attack.
Mohammed Shami led the bowling attack with an impressive 3-wicket haul, while Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Dube, and Abhishek Sharma each claimed two wickets. England’s batting collapse highlighted India’s dominance in all departments, sealing the match with one of the largest margins of victory in T20I history.
Player of the Match and Series
Unsurprisingly, Abhishek Sharma was awarded both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series for his stellar performances throughout the series. His century in the final game will be remembered as one of the finest in T20I cricket.
What’s Next?
Following this thrilling T20 series, India and England are set to lock horns in a three-match One Day International (ODI) series, beginning on February 6, 2025, at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. With India in red-hot form, England will have to regroup quickly if they hope to bounce back in the upcoming ODIs.
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