Team India delivered a stunning performance at Wankhede Stadium, completely outplaying England in the fifth and final T20I. With this huge 150-run victory, India wrapped up the five-match series 4-1, proving their dominance in style.The match was packed with unbelievable moments, but the real star of the show was young sensation Abhishek Sharma. He played a mind-blowing innings, smashing 135 runs off just 54 balls, making it the highest individual score by an Indian in T20Is. Along the way, he also scored one of the fastest fifties and centuries in Indian T20 history.
India’s Batting Storm: 247 Runs in 20 Overs!
Batting first, India posted a mammoth total of 247/9, completely dismantling England’s bowling attack. The innings started with a bang as Sanju Samson smashed a six off the very first ball against Jofra Archer. Though he couldn’t stay long, scoring just 16, he set the tone for what was to come.Then came the real fireworks. Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma built a game-changing 115-run partnership. Abhishek went on full attack mode, sending the ball to all corners of the ground. He reached his fifty in just 17 balls, making it the second-fastest by an Indian in T20Is—only behind Yuvraj Singh’s legendary 12-ball fifty in 2007 against England.And he didn’t stop there. Abhishek kept punishing the bowlers, reaching his century in just 37 balls, one of the fastest in T20I history! His insane knock included 7 fours and 13 massive sixes, leaving England’s bowlers clueless.By the time the 20 overs were up, India had registered their highest-ever T20I total against England—247/9.
England Falls Apart: All Out for 97 in Just 10.3 Overs!
Chasing a nearly impossible 248, England never looked comfortable. They lost wickets right from the start, and things kept getting worse.The only player who showed some fight was Phil Salt, who played an aggressive 55-run knock off 23 balls, but he had zero support from the rest of the team.Here’s how England’s top order crumbled:
- Jos Buttler (7) – Fell early to Ravi Bishnoi.
- Ben Duckett (0) – Cleaned up by Mohammad Shami.
- Harry Brook (2), Liam Livingstone (9), Brydon Carse (3), Jamie Overton (1) – None of them could handle the pressure.
The collapse was so bad that England was all out for just 97 runs in 10.3 overs. This 150-run victory became India’s second-biggest win in T20I history (by runs).
Indian Bowlers Seal the Deal
India’s bowlers made sure England had no chance of a comeback.
- Mohammad Shami led the charge with 3 key wickets.
- Ravi Bishnoi removed Buttler and Brook, breaking England’s backbone.
- Abhishek Sharma and Shivam Dube also chipped in with 2 wickets each, showing their all-round skills.
England was in deep trouble at 96/8 by the 10th over, and the match was wrapped up shortly after. It was a complete demolition job by India.
Match Awards & Reactions
- Player of the Match: Abhishek Sharma, for his unbelievable 135 off 54 balls.
- Player of the Series: Varun Chakravarthy, for his outstanding bowling performances throughout the series.
After the match, England captain Jos Buttler admitted that choosing to bowl first was a mistake. He had hoped that the dew would help their bowlers, but Abhishek Sharma’s explosive batting ruined all their plans.This match will be remembered for India’s fearless batting, aggressive bowling, and England’s shocking collapse. Cricket fans were thrilled to see Abhishek Sharma announce himself on the big stage, making this victory even sweeter. With this record-breaking win, India has sent a loud message to the cricketing world—they are a force to be reckoned with in T20 cricket!
