In a commanding performance, England secured a comprehensive 56-run victory over India in the fifth T20 International, thanks to a remarkable innings by Jos Buttler, who remained unbeaten on 131. This win allowed England to clinch the series with a dominant 4-0 lead.
Electing to bat first, England amassed their highest T20 score against India, reaching 257/3. The innings was anchored by a monumental 233-run partnership for the second wicket between Buttler and Harry Brook. This stand not only set a new record for an England pair in T20 internationals but also marked the largest ever against India in this format. Brook contributed significantly with an explosive 95 not out.
India’s bowling attack faced a tough day, compounded by several missed opportunities in the field, which enabled Buttler and Brook to capitalize and build their impressive innings. Despite the challenging target, India began their chase on a positive note, with Sanju Samson scoring a quick 27 off 14 balls. However, the loss of regular wickets hampered their momentum.
Shreyas Iyer’s dismissal midway through the chase was a turning point, tilting the balance decisively in England’s favor. Though Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma managed to score half-centuries, with 56 and 53 runs respectively, India’s efforts fell short, culminating in a total of 201/8.
England’s emphatic win in this match capped off a one-sided series, where they consistently outclassed the visitors across all aspects of the game, thereby sealing an undisputed 4-0 series triumph.