England secured a commanding 4-0 series triumph over India in the fifth T20 International, thanks to a remarkable performance by Jos Buttler, who scored an unbeaten 131. The match concluded with England emerging victorious by 56 runs.
Batting first, England amassed their highest-ever T20 total against India, reaching 257/3. This formidable score was largely built on the back of a record-breaking 233-run partnership for the second wicket between Buttler and Harry Brook. This stand not only marked the highest partnership by an English pair in T20 internationals but also the largest against India in this format. Brook remained not out on 95, showcasing another explosive display.
Throughout England’s innings, India’s bowlers found it tough to make breakthroughs, exacerbated by a series of dropped catches that allowed Buttler and Brook to capitalize on their chances. Despite a promising start to their chase, with Sanju Samson scoring 27 off 14 balls, India struggled to maintain momentum as wickets began to fall regularly.
The dismissal of Shreyas Iyer after the halfway point significantly tilted the balance in England’s favor. Although Ishan Kishan (56) and Tilak Varma (53) offered some resistance with half-centuries, India’s efforts fell short as they concluded their innings at 201/8, 56 runs adrift of the target.
The comprehensive defeat underscored England’s dominance throughout the series, as they consistently outperformed India across all aspects of the game, securing a resounding 4-0 victory.