England clinched a commanding 4-0 series win against India in the fifth T20 International, thanks to an exceptional unbeaten 131 by Jos Buttler. The victory was highlighted by England’s record-breaking total of 257/3, their highest in T20 matches against India. Buttler’s partnership with Harry Brook was a standout, as they amassed 233 runs for the second wicket, setting records as the highest T20 stand for an England duo and the largest against India. Brook also shone with an unbeaten 95 in an explosive display.
India’s bowlers faced a tough challenge as they struggled to contain England’s batsmen, with dropped catches contributing to the difficult innings. Despite a promising start for India, with Sanju Samson scoring 27 off 14 balls, the team faced setbacks as wickets fell regularly. The dismissal of Shreyas Iyer at a crucial point further dampened India’s chase.
Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma offered some resistance with half-centuries, scoring 56 and 53 respectively. However, despite their efforts, India could not keep up with the imposing target, ending their innings at 201/8, 56 runs short of victory.
The match underscored England’s dominance throughout the series, as they excelled in all aspects of the game. The 4-0 series triumph highlighted their superior performance and ability to capitalize on India’s weaknesses, concluding a one-sided competition in England’s favor.