Mon Feb 03 01:31:49 UTC 2025: **India Crushes England in T20I Series Finale; Abhishek Sharma’s Record-Breaking Innings Leads to 150-Run Victory**
Mumbai, Feb 2, 2025 – Abhishek Sharma smashed a record-breaking 135 runs off 54 balls, leading India to a resounding 150-run victory over England in the fifth and final T20I match at the Wankhede Stadium. The win secured a 4-1 series victory for India.
Sharma’s innings, the highest individual score by an Indian in a T20I, included 13 sixes – the most by an Indian in a single T20I match – and completely overwhelmed the England bowling attack. He reached his fifty in just 17 balls, becoming India’s second-fastest to achieve the milestone. His onslaught helped India amass a massive 247/9, despite losing wickets at the other end.
England’s response was feeble, bowled out for a paltry 97 in just 11 overs. Only Phil Salt offered significant resistance with an impressive fifty. All Indian bowlers except Hardik Pandya contributed wickets. Dhruv Jurel, deputizing for the injured Sanju Samson, took three catches behind the stumps.
The match was largely dominated by Sharma’s explosive batting, showcasing a breathtaking display of power hitting. His performance ensured a triumphant end to India’s T20I season, leaving the home crowd ecstatic.
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