Team India achieved a remarkable victory in the fourth T20 match, defeating England by 15 runs in Pune. With this win, India clinched the series 3-1, securing the title even with one match remaining.
Match Summary:
England won the toss and opted to bowl first. Batting first, Team India posted a total of 181/9 in 20 overs. Shivam Dube (53) and Hardik Pandya (53) played crucial knocks to set a competitive target.
In response, England's chase of 182 runs ended at 166 all out in 19.4 overs. Harry Brook top-scored with 51 runs, while openers Ben Duckett (39) and Phil Salt (23) provided a solid start with a 62-run opening partnership. However, the middle order collapsed, with captain Jos Buttler (2), Liam Livingstone (9), and Jacob Bethell (6) failing to contribute. Jamie Overton (19) and Adil Rashid (10) added some late runs, but it wasn't enough.
Indian Bowling Performance:
- Ravi Bishnoi – 3 wickets
- Harshit Rana – 3 wickets
- Varun Chakravarthy – 2 wickets
- Arshdeep Singh – 1 wicket
- Axar Patel – 1 wicket
With this win, India takes an unassailable lead in the series. The fifth and final T20 match, now a mere formality, will take place on February 2 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
