Chasing a challenging target of 258 runs, India’s run-chase started well but eventually faltered, leading to England’s convincing 56-run victory in the fifth T20I at The Rose Bowl. With this win, England claimed a 4-0 series sweep and ascended to the top of the ICC Men’s T20I team rankings, displacing India, the reigning world champions. Despite notable performances from Ishan Kishan (56) and Tilak Varma (53), India could only manage 201/8 in their 20 overs.
India’s response began aggressively, with Sanju Samson (27) displaying early fireworks by hitting boundaries off Jofra Archer. However, England’s bowlers struck back, with Archer dismissing Abhishek Sharma (3) and Sam Curran removing Samson (27). Skipper Shreyas Iyer contributed a quick 28 off 16 balls before falling to Liam Dawson. Kishan held one end firmly, scoring a brisk half-century off 30 balls.
Kishan’s innings ended at 56, featuring seven fours and two sixes, as Adil Rashid took a crucial catch off Phil Salt’s bowling. Varma’s late onslaught, scoring a rapid fifty off 24 balls, added some fireworks to India’s innings. Despite his efforts, England’s bowlers, led by Curran and Rashid, dismantled India’s lower order, sealing a comprehensive victory and ending India’s disappointing series against England.
