Mon Feb 03 14:32:01 IST 2025: **India Thrashes England by 150 Runs in Final T20I, Winning Series 4-1**
MUMBAI, INDIA – India emphatically clinched the five-match T20I series against England with a resounding 150-run victory in the final match on Sunday. Abhishek Sharma’s stunning century, a record-breaking 135 runs off 54 balls (including 7 fours and 13 sixes), completely dismantled the English batting line-up.
India posted a formidable 247 runs in their innings, despite relatively subdued contributions from captain Suryakumar Yadav (2) and Hardik Pandya (9). Sharma’s innings is now the highest individual score by an Indian in a T20I match. Shivam Dube also contributed a valuable 30 runs.
England’s chase never materialized. They were bowled out for a paltry 97 runs in just 10.3 overs. Phil Salt top-scored with a quickfire 55, but received little support from the rest of the team. Mohammed Shami led the Indian bowling attack, taking three wickets, while Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, and Shivam Dube each claimed two.
This comprehensive win, coupled with their earlier 3-1 lead, gave India a dominant 4-1 series victory. The match highlights included Salt’s explosive start and the collapse of the English middle order. The Indian bowlers were exceptionally disciplined, consistently restricting England’s scoring opportunities. The series win marks a triumphant conclusion to India’s T20I campaign against England.
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