Sat Feb 01 22:02:46 UTC 2025: ## India Wins T20 Series Against England with Thrilling Victory
**Pune, India** – India clinched a resounding victory over England in the fourth T20I, winning by 15 runs and securing the series 3-1. Hardik Pandya’s stunning half-century, a crucial 87-run partnership with Shivam Dube, and impressive all-round performance were instrumental in India’s success.
Pandya’s knock of 53 runs off just 30 balls, including four boundaries and four sixes, marked his fifth T20I half-century. This performance also cemented a remarkable achievement for the all-rounder: he became only the fourth player globally, and the first Indian, to score over 1500 runs and take over 50 wickets in international T20 cricket. He joins Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Nabi, and Sikandar Raza in this elite club. Pandya is just six wickets away from reaching the 100-wicket milestone in T20Is, a feat that would further solidify his place in cricketing history.
India’s innings started shakily, losing three early wickets in the powerplay. However, Pandya and Dube steadied the ship, propelling India to a competitive 181/7 in their 20 overs. England, needing 182 for victory, were bowled out for 166, handing India a comfortable win.
The fifth and final T20I will be played tomorrow in Mumbai.
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