Mumbai, February 2, 2025 – In a thrilling encounter at Wankhede Stadium, India delivered a dominant performance to defeat England by 150 runs in the 5th T20 International. The match was highlighted by Abhishek Sharma's extraordinary innings, where he broke Suryakumar Yadav's record by scoring a 17-ball fifty, the fastest by an Indian in T20Is.




India's Innings: A Power-Hitting Masterclass

Winning the toss and electing to bat first, India posted an imposing total of 247/9 in their 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma was the star of the show, smashing 135 runs off just 54 balls. His innings included 13 sixes and 7 fours, making it one of the most explosive T20I performances ever. Sharma's aggressive approach set the tone for India's innings, with Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube providing valuable support with 24 and 30 runs respectively.

England's Innings: Struggles Against the Spin

Chasing 248, England's innings got off to a shaky start with the early dismissal of Ben Duckett for just 1 run off 1 ball. The pressure continued to mount as England lost wickets at regular intervals. Jos Buttler played a valiant knock of 55 runs off 23 balls, but it wasn't enough to save the match.

The Indian spinners, led by Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi, were relentless in their attack. Varun Chakravarthy picked up 2 wickets for 28 runs, while Ravi Bishnoi claimed 3 wickets for 28 runs. Mohammed Shami also played a crucial role, taking 3 wickets for 23 runs.

England was eventually all out for just 97 runs in 10.3 overs, falling short by 150 runs. The match was a one-sided affair, with India dominating from start to finish.

Key Performers and Moments

Abhishek Sharma: Scored a century, the highest individual score for India in T20Is.

Tilak Varma: Contributed with a quickfire 24 runs.

Shivam Dube: Added valuable 30 runs.

Varun Chakravarthy: Took 2 wickets for 28 runs.

Ravi Bishnoi: Claimed 3 wickets for 28 runs.

Mohammed Shami: Took 3 wickets for 23 runs.

Captain's Insights

India's captain Suryakumar Yadav praised his team's performance, highlighting the exceptional efforts of Abhishek Sharma and the spinners. He emphasized the importance of maintaining consistency and continuing to improve.

England's captain Jos Buttler acknowledged the tough conditions and admitted that his team struggled against the Indian spinners. He expressed disappointment over the result but remained optimistic about the future.

Looking Ahead

With the series already won, India will look to carry this momentum into future matches and continue their dominance in T20 cricket. England, on the other hand, will aim to bounce back and finish the ODI series on a positive note.

The match was a testament to India's depth and resilience, and a reminder of the challenges that lie ahead for England. As both teams prepare for future encounters, fans can look forward to more thrilling cricketing action.