Sun Feb 02 14:50:00 UTC 2025: ## India’s Key Players Underwhelm in T20 Series Against England; Fifth Match Holds Key

**NEW DELHI** – India’s star-studded T20 squad has shown inconsistent form in the ongoing series against England, with several key players failing to deliver their usual impact. The fifth and final match looms large as a crucial opportunity for redemption.

Suryakumar Yadav, known as “Mr. 360” for his innovative batting, has been unusually quiet throughout the series, failing to score a single half-century. His dismissal for a duck in the fourth T20 further highlights his struggles.

Similarly, all-rounder Axar Patel, who famously bamboozled England’s batsmen in a World Cup semi-final, has underperformed with both bat and ball. He managed only 5 runs and 1 wicket in the fourth match.

Rinku Singh, a vital lower-middle order batsman, was finally given a chance in the fourth T20, responding with a crucial 30-run knock, offering a glimmer of hope.

Sanju Samson, who holds the record for most T20I centuries (3) by an Indian in 2024, has also disappointed, scoring only 1 run in the fourth T20 and failing to register a fifty in the series.

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who returned to the team after a long break, played only one match and failed to take any wickets. He is eager to make an impactful return in the final T20.

The fifth match will be crucial for India to regain momentum and for these key players to rediscover their form before the next major tournament. England will undoubtedly be wary of their potential to turn the tide.

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