India vs England Highlights, 5th T20I: All-Round Abhishek Sharma Stars As India Clinch Series 4-1
IND vs ENG 5th T20I Highlights: Abhishek Sharma smashed a stunning ton and then picked up two wickets, as India wrapped up a 4-1 series win over England.
India vs England 5th T20I Highlights:Â Abhishek Sharma broke multiple records, as he smashed a scintillating 135 off just 54 balls to take India to a huge 150-run victory over England in the fifth T20I at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It helped India seal a 4-1 series victory, continuing on from a 3-1 victory against South Africa in their previous T20I bilateral. Abhishek Sharma also chipped in with two wickets, while Mohammed Shami returned to the playing XI and took three. Varun Chakravarthy ended the series with 14 wickets in five games and was awarded the 'Player of the Series' award. (SCORECARD)
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IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: Thank you!
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The series will be huge, as we gear up for the Champions Trophy 2025!
Mentored by Yuvraj Singh, takes his stance like Chris Gayle. And tonight, Abhishek Sharma reached a stratosphere where it seemed like he inherited the powers of both the cricket icons. Abhishek Sharma was untouchable tonight.
279 runs in the series for him, the highest by far. Jos Buttler is second with 146, just 11 more than what Abhishek scored tonight alone.
IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: Let's not forget Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy will probably be awarded the 'Player of the Series'. 14 wickets in 5 games. At 33 years old, he is in the form of his life. Whenever it seemed England were getting ahead, Suryakumar Yadav would turn to Varun Chakravarthy. And he would deliver, without fail.
IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: All about Abhishek Sharma
What a scintillating performance by Abhishek Sharma. 135 runs off 54 balls, the highest-ever T20I score by an Indian. Took a catch too, and then picked up two wickets in one over!
Is that the greatest individual T20I performance by an Indian cricketer ever?
IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: Comprehensive series win
Much like the Test series almost 12 months ago, India have beaten England 4-1 once again here in thr T20I series. From Varun Chakravarthy to Abhishek Sharma, from Tilak Varma to Harshit Rana - the new-look Team India continues to shine under Gautam Gambhir in T20I cricket.
The final wicket goes! It took a DRS review, but a thick edge by Mark Wood means that England are all out for 97! Mohammed Shami takes 3 wickets in the end.
Mohammed Shami picks up his second wicket! Good short ball to Adil Rashid, who tries to go big. Dhruv Jurel is on as a back-up wicket-keeper and takes a simple catch.
England are falling apart like nine pins. Shivam Dube gets a second wicket. Jacob Bethell is bowled. That's the last recognized England batter back in the dugout.
What a day this is turning out to be for Abhishek Sharma! 2 wickets in one over! Jamie Overton mistimes it, Suryakumar Yadav takes a brilliant running catch. England are 7-down!
Abhishek Sharma can do no wrong! Brought into the bowling attack, takes a wicket off his FIRST delivery! Brydon Carse tries to go big, and Varun Chakravarthy takes another good catch in the deep. Gautam Gambhir is in disbelief, touches his head in amazement, and even lets out a small smile.
Phil Salt is gone! Shivam Dube is into the attack, and his medium pace cutter works to perfection. Huge wicket here, and India are halfway there to a 4-1 series victory now.
Varun Chakravarthy strikes again! Given a second over, Livingstone tries to go big, doesn't get the connection. Rinku Singh is as safe as houses at long on. Chakravarthy celebrates with the "shush".
Harry Brook departs! To spin again. Harry Brook has been dismissed by spin on all 5 games. Bishnoi floats it up, Brook tries to go big and Varun Chakravarthy takes a superb diving catch at deep square leg!
England bring up their 50 in the 5th over. Phil Salt has scored 40 off those runs, in only 18 balls. Varun Chakravarthy is bowling a great over, though.
IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: Varun Chakravarthy strikes!
Varun Chakravarthy is the man with the golden arm! First ball, Buttler tries to hit it big, but finds the fielder at long off. Tilak Varma takes an easy catch. Buttler goes for 7.
Hardik Pandya is bowling his slower balls really well. England have still had a good powerplay so far though. Buttler picks up the slow bouncer and slams it over the 30-yard circle for 4.
SIX! Hardik misses his length, full toss on the pads and Salt flicks it away for six. Hits it high on the next ball, and it drops between three Indian fielders!
Bottom edge for Ben Duckett trying to hit it over the off-side in-field. Hits it straight to the fielder. Abhishek Sharma takes the catch, you just can't keep him out of the game.
First wicket for Mohammed Shami on his India return!
Hardik Pandya into the attack, and is making life difficult for Phil Salt. Taking the pace off, bowling some clever cutters and swinging it well. Four dots in a row!
Phil Salt is going for it here! Tries to go big again, the ball goes high up and falls beyond Hardik Pandya who was giving the chase from mid-on. End-to-end action!
BANG! Phil Salt sends a clear message. First ball races away to the fence, through the covers. Second ball races away to the fence, straight down the ground.
England will need to pull off the second-highest run chase in T20I cricket history, and the highest in their history if they want to win this game.
One positive? Their highest T20I chase to date happened at this very stadium, the Wankhede! England chased down 230 against SA in the 2016 T20 World Cup.
IND vs ENG 5th T20I LIVE: India bowlers must deliver!
247 may seem like a huge total, but England have a dangerous batting lineup. Not to forget, this belter of a Wankhede pitch. Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, dangerous hitters. This game is far from over.