In a stunning display of power-hitting, Abhishek Sharma led India to a commanding 150-run victory over England in the fifth and final T20I match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Sharma’s explosive innings of 135 off just 54 balls left England reeling, as they were bundled out for a paltry 97 in 10.3 overs.
Batting first, India posted a formidable total of 247 for nine. Sharma’s aggressive batting set the tone, with support from Shivam Dube, who contributed a quick 30 runs from 13 balls. In response, England’s batting lineup faltered, managing only 97 runs before being bowled out. Phil Salt provided a brief glimmer of hope with a brisk 55 off 23 balls, but the rest of the team struggled to build momentum.
England’s captain, Jos Buttler, acknowledged Sharma’s exceptional performance, praising his clean ball striking and the significant impact it had on the game. Buttler emphasized the need for his team to learn from this experience and improve in future matches.
This victory not only underscored India’s dominance in the series but also highlighted the depth of talent in their squad. Sharma’s all-round performance, which included taking two wickets, earned him both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards.
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The series was not without controversy. In the fourth T20I, England raised concerns over India’s use of a concussion substitute, arguing that the replacement was not a like-for-like swap. Despite this, India managed to secure a 15-run victory in that match, setting the stage for their emphatic win in Mumbai.
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