India made history with a commanding 150-run win over England in the fifth and final T20I at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The victory was driven by a blistering knock from Abhishek Sharma, who delivered an all-round performance with both bat and ball.
Abhishek’s Blistering Powerplay Performance
India set a new record with their highest-ever score in a T20I powerplay, accumulating 95/1 in the first six overs. Abhishek Sharma played a key role in this explosive start. He scored 58 off just 21 balls, reaching his fifty in only 17 balls, the second-fastest for India in T20Is. He went on to score a match-winning 135 off 54 balls, hitting 7 boundaries and 13 sixes.
Abhishek’s Quickfire Century
Abhishek reached his century in just 37 balls, falling two balls short of equaling Rohit Sharma’s record for the fastest T20I century by an Indian. He formed a crucial 115-run partnership with Tilak Varma, who contributed 24 runs.
India Posts a Mammoth Total
India posted a huge total of 247/9 in their 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma Powers India to Historic 150-Run Win Over England in Fifth T20I
England’s Disastrous Collapse
Chasing the massive target, England were bowled out for a mere 97 runs in 10.3 overs. Phil Salt top-scored with 55 but received little support from his teammates. India’s bowlers dominated, with Mohammed Shami taking 3/25, Varun Chakravarthy claiming 2/25, Shivam Dube taking 2/11, and Abhishek Sharma picking up 2/3. England’s defeat came with 9.3 overs remaining.
Brief Scores:
- India: 247/9 in 20 overs (Abhishek Sharma 135, Shivam Dube 30, Tilak Varma 24; Brydon Carse 3/38, Mark Wood 2/32)
- England: 97 all out in 10.3 overs (Phil Salt 55; Mohammed Shami 3/25, Varun Chakravarthy 2/25, Shivam Dube 2/11, Abhishek Sharma 2/3)
India’s all-round performance wrapped up the series with a dominant win, proving their strength in all aspects of the game.
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