India (247/9) Beat England (97) by 150 Runs – 5th T20I, Wankhede
India wrapped up the five-match T20I series in emphatic fashion, thrashing England by 150 runs in the final encounter at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. This win extends India’s dominance in the shortest format, marking their 29th victory in the last 32 T20Is. Led by Abhishek Sharma’s blistering century and Varun Chakravarthy’s sensational bowling, the hosts delivered a performance to remember.
A Record-Breaking Batting Display by India
Opting to bat first, India posted a mammoth total of 247/9—their third-highest total in T20I history. The innings was headlined by Abhishek Sharma’s breathtaking century (100 off 47 balls), where he took on the fiery pace duo of Mark Wood and Jofra Archer with ease.
After a shaky start that saw India at 12/3, a game-changing partnership between Hardik Pandya (53 off 30) and Shivam Dube (50 off 30) turned the tide. Rinku Singh (30 off 26) also played a vital role, ensuring India reached a near-unattainable total.
England Collapse in Record Fashion
In response, England’s chase started explosively, with Phil Salt smashing a 21-ball fifty, giving the visitors a glimmer of hope. However, once he fell to Shivam Dube’s very first ball, it was all downhill for England.
India’s spin duo of Varun Chakravarthy (Player of the Series) and Ravi Bishnoi dismantled England’s batting lineup, while Shami cleaned up the lower order. The visitors were bundled out for 97 in just 10.3 overs, marking their biggest defeat by runs in T20I history.
Post-Match Reactions
Gautam Gambhir (India’s Head Coach):
“We are playing a fearless brand of cricket. We want to aim for 250-260 every time we bat, even if it means getting bowled out cheaply sometimes. This is the new India—aggressive and dominant.”
Suryakumar Yadav (India’s Captain):
“It’s all about high risk, high reward. We’ve spoken about this approach, and we’re sticking to it. Watching Abhishek bat like that was special. And Varun? He’s a process-oriented bowler, and the results speak for themselves.”
Jos Buttler (England Captain):
“We were outplayed. India are a top side, and we made too many mistakes. But there are some positives—Brydon Carse and Mark Wood bowled brilliantly, and Salt showed his attacking intent.”
Abhishek Sharma (Player of the Match):
“It’s a dream to score a hundred for India. Playing against bowlers consistently bowling at 140-150 kmph is challenging, but I just backed my instincts.”
Varun Chakravarthy (Player of the Series):
“This is the best I have bowled, but I still see room for improvement. My focus was on bowling the right ball at the right time. It’s special, and I dedicate this award to my family.”
Key Stats from the Match:
Biggest Defeat by Runs in T20I History (Full-Member Teams):
- 150 runs – India vs England, Wankhede, 2025
- 143 runs – Pakistan vs West Indies, Karachi, 2018
- 137 runs – England vs West Indies, Basseterre, 2019
India’s Highest T20I Totals:
- 260/5 vs Sri Lanka (2017)
- 252/3 vs South Africa (2022)
- 247/9 vs England (2025)
Varun Chakravarthy in This Series:
- Most wickets: 10
- Average: 8.50
- Economy Rate: 5.60
Conclusion
With this 4-1 series win, India continue their dominance in T20 cricket, setting the tone for the upcoming ODI series. Their aggressive batting approach and spin dominance have made them nearly unstoppable.
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