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India Clinches 4-1 T20I Series Win Over England With Record-Breaking Abhishek Sharma Performance

Abhishek Sharma's 54-ball 135, the highest T20I score by an Indian, powered India to a 150-run victory in the final match at Wankhede Stadium.

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Cricket - Fifth T20 International - India v England - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India - February 2, 2025 India players lift the trophy and celebrate after winning the t20 series REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis
India's captain Suryakumar Yadav prepares to take the catch to dismiss England's Jamie Overton during the fifth Twenty20 cricket match between India and England at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.(AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Overview

  • Abhishek Sharma's 135 off 54 balls included 13 sixes, setting records for the highest T20I score and most sixes in an innings by an Indian batter.
  • India posted a massive 247/9, their fourth-highest T20I total, with Sharma's second-fastest century in Indian T20I history coming in just 37 balls.
  • England's chase faltered despite Phil Salt's 55 off 23 balls, as they were bowled out for 97 in 10.3 overs, marking their heaviest T20I defeat by runs.
  • India's bowlers, led by Mohammed Shami (3/25) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/25), dismantled England's batting lineup, with Sharma also contributing two wickets.
  • The series showcased India's aggressive, high-risk T20 strategy under coach Gautam Gambhir, with a focus on selfless, fearless cricket.