England defeated India by 56 runs, won the series 4-0, snatched the number-1 crown in T20 cricket from Team India.

India vs England 5th T20 Highlights: The last match of the five-match T20 series between India and England was played on Saturday (July 11) at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Southampton, where hosts England registered a spectacular victory by 56 runs. With this victory, England won the series 4-0, while the first match was inconclusive due to rain. With this, England also achieved the number-1 position in the ICC T20 rankings, leaving India behind.

England, batting first, scored a huge score of 257 runs for 3 wickets in 20 overs. In reply, the Indian team could score only 201 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs and lost the match by 56 runs.

Team India faltered in front of the target of 258 runs.

India had a very bad start. Abhishek Sharma became the victim of Joffra Archer after scoring only 3 runs. After this Sanju Samson scored 27 runs, but Sam Curran dismissed him on his very first ball. At that time India’s score was 55/2.

Ishan Kishan and Shreyas took over the innings

Captain Shreyas Iyer (28) and Ishan Kishan tried to handle the team by adding 55 runs for the third wicket. However, Liam Dawson broke this partnership by dismissing Shreyas. Ishan Kishan played a brilliant half-century of 56 runs in 35 balls, which included 7 fours and 2 sixes. But as soon as he was out, the Indian innings faltered.

Tilak Verma finally played a quick inning of 53 runs in 25 balls, which included 3 fours and 4 sixes. However, Shivam Dubey (14), Suryansh Shedge (7) and Akshar Patel (3) could not lead the team to victory.

Jos Buttler and Harry Brook great batting

England also did not have a good start and Phil Salt became the victim of Prasidh Krishna after scoring only 6 runs. After this, Jos Buttler and captain Harry Brook completely dominated the Indian bowlers.

Both the batsmen made a record partnership of 233 runs in 102 balls for the second wicket. Butler played an explosive inning of 131 runs in 64 balls, which included 12 fours and 8 sixes. This was the second century of his T20 International career. On the other hand, Harry Brook returned unbeaten after scoring 95 runs. He hit 4 fours and 8 sixes in his innings.

Only Shivam Dubey showed shine in bowling

Indian bowlers were seen struggling throughout the match. Shivam Dubey took two wickets by dismissing Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethel in two consecutive balls, while Prasidh Krishna got a breakthrough.

Also read- IND vs ENG: Butler-Brooke created history by adding 233 runs, the second highest partnership in T20 cricket against India.

Changes in playing eleven

India made two changes in this match. Struggling with poor form, 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Washington Sundar were dropped. Sanju Samson and Suryansh Shedge got a chance in their place. At the same time, England included experienced spinner Liam Dawson in the playing eleven in place of Rehan Ahmed, who turned the match in his team’s favor by taking the wicket of Shreyas Iyer at a crucial juncture. By winning the series 4-0, England also snatched the number-1 ranking in T20 cricket from India.