Mon Feb 03 01:37:10 IST 2025: ## India Dominates England in Final T20I, Winning Series 4-1
**Mumbai, India** – India completed a resounding 4-1 series victory over England in the fifth and final T20I at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 2nd. A stunning bowling performance saw England bowled out for a paltry 97 runs in response to India’s imposing 247/9.
Abhishek Sharma led India’s batting charge, smashing a breathtaking 135 runs, one of the greatest T20I innings by an Indian batter. His innings included a century reached in just 37 balls, surpassing Rohit Sharma’s previous record for India. While India lost wickets in clusters in the latter stages, Sharma’s explosive performance laid the foundation for a massive total. Other notable contributions came from Phil Salt (55 runs for England) and Shivam Dube (who eventually left the match after a concussion).
However, the real story of the match was India’s exceptional bowling. Mohammad Shami spearheaded the attack, taking three crucial wickets. He was ably supported by Varun Chakravarthy, Abhishek Sharma, and Shivam Dube, each claiming three wickets apiece. England’s batting lineup crumbled under the pressure, failing to build any significant partnerships.
The match also saw controversy surrounding the concussion substitute, Harshit Rana, who replaced Dube and immediately impacted the match by taking 3 wickets. England captain Jos Buttler expressed his disapproval of the like-for-like replacement rule not being upheld.
Despite the controversy, India’s bowlers were relentless, making short work of the English chase and securing a comfortable 150-run victory. The win capped off a dominant series performance for the hosts, showcasing their strength in both batting and bowling. The Wankhede Stadium, known for its high-scoring nature, witnessed an unexpected turn of events as India’s bowlers turned the tables on England’s batting line-up.
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