In a commanding display, England secured a 4-0 series victory over India in the fifth T20 International, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten 131 from Jos Buttler. The match saw England setting a formidable target after choosing to bat first, as they amassed their highest T20 score against India, finishing at 257/3. This impressive total was bolstered by a record-setting 233-run partnership for the second wicket between Buttler and Harry Brook, marking the highest stand by an English pair in T20 internationals and the largest ever against India in the format. Brook, who also dazzled with the bat, remained not out on 95.
India’s bowlers faced a challenging day, struggling to contain the English batsmen. Fielding lapses further compounded their woes, with dropped catches allowing Buttler and Brook to capitalize on their chances and build a hefty score. Despite these setbacks, India attempted a spirited chase, starting positively with Sanju Samson contributing a quick 27 off 14 balls. However, regular fall of wickets soon dampened their momentum.
The turning point in the chase came with the dismissal of Shreyas Iyer after the halfway mark, which firmly tilted the game in England’s favor. Although Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma made notable contributions with half-centuries, scoring 56 and 53 respectively, their efforts were not enough to close the gap. Ultimately, India concluded their innings at 201/8, falling short by 56 runs.
This comprehensive victory underscored England’s dominance throughout the series, where they consistently outperformed India across all facets of the game. The series concluded with England as clear 4-0 victors, having demonstrated superior skill and execution in each match.