Sun Feb 02 11:02:02 IST 2025: ## India Clinches T20 Series Victory Over England, Extending Unbeaten Home Streak

**Mumbai, India** – India has secured an unassailable 3-1 lead in their T20 series against England, defeating the tourists by 15 runs in a thrilling fourth match. This victory extends India’s unbeaten home run in T20 series to 17.

England got off to a blistering start, reaching 62-0 in their chase of 182. However, their innings crumbled against India’s spin bowlers, collapsing from 62-0 to 67-3. Key wickets of Ben Duckett (39), Phil Salt (23), and Jos Buttler (2) swung the momentum decisively in India’s favor. Harry Brook’s 51 was a bright spot for England, but they ultimately fell short, bowled out for 166 in the 19th over.

Controversy surrounded India’s use of a concussion substitute, Harshit Rana, who replaced Shivam Dube and took crucial wickets, including those of Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell. While England questioned the legitimacy of this substitution, their struggles against spin and squandered opportunities proved equally costly.

India’s innings had its own drama. Saqib Mahmood, making his series debut for England, bowled a superb opening over, taking three wickets to leave India reeling at 12-3. However, Hardik Pandya (53 off 30) and Shivam Dube (53 off 34) powered India to a competitive 181-9 with a late flurry of runs.

Despite the loss, England showed positive aspects in their game, particularly Mahmood’s impressive powerplay bowling. However, their struggles against spin and inability to capitalize on strong starts ultimately sealed their fate in the series. The final T20 match in Mumbai on Sunday will be a dead rubber. A three-match ODI series between the two nations follows next week.

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