Sun Feb 02 23:32:42 IST 2025: ## India Thrash England by 150 Runs in T20 Series Clincher
**Mumbai, India:** India secured a resounding 150-run victory over England in the fifth and final T20I at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, clinching the series 4-1. Abhishek Sharma stole the show with a stunning 135 off 54 balls, a new record for the highest individual score in a T20I for India.
Winning the toss, England elected to field first. India posted a challenging 247/9 in their 20 overs, thanks largely to Sharma’s explosive innings. Shivam Dube also contributed a quickfire 30 off 13 balls. While Suryakumar Yadav managed only 2 runs before being dismissed, the rest of the batting order provided valuable contributions. For England, Brydon Carse took 3 wickets for 38 runs.
In reply, England’s innings crumbled under the pressure of India’s massive total, collapsing to 97 all out in just 10.3 overs. Mohammad Shami led India’s bowling attack, claiming 3 crucial wickets, including two in consecutive balls in the third over. Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Dube, and Abhishek Sharma each picked up two wickets each. Phil Salt top-scored for England with 55, but no other batter reached double figures.
The win marked a triumphant end to the series for India, who showcased impressive batting and bowling performances throughout the final match. The return of Mohammad Shami to the Indian XI proved impactful, while the debut of Abhishek Sharma will be remembered as a landmark moment in Indian T20 cricket. Arshdeep Singh’s quest to reach 100 T20I wickets for India will have to wait for another opportunity.
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