4th T20 match England vs India

India vs England 4th T20I: A Thrilling Encounter in Pune

The fourth T20I between India and England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune lived up to the hype, delivering a nail-biting contest that saw India emerge victorious by 15 runs.¹ This win gave India an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

India’s innings was a rollercoaster ride. They got off to a shaky start, losing three wickets early on. However, a remarkable partnership between Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube steadied the ship, with both batsmen smashing impressive half-centuries. Their explosive hitting propelled India to a competitive total of 181/9 in their 20 overs.³

England’s chase began strongly, with their openers putting on a quickfire 62 runs in the powerplay. However, the Indian spinners then took control, picking up crucial wickets and stemming the flow of runs. Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel were the standout performers, weaving a web around the English batsmen and taking three wickets apiece. Despite some late resistance from the lower order, England couldn’t chase down the target and were eventually bowled out for 166.

The match was a testament to the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, with momentum swinging back and forth throughout the contest. India’s batting depth and England’s explosive batting prowess were on full display, making for an enthralling encounter. Ultimately, it was India’s spinners who proved to be the difference, delivering crucial breakthroughs and sealing the victory for their team.

Player of the match Shivam Dubey