In a high-scoring game at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the Indian National Cricket Team put on a show as they clinched a convincing 150-run victory over their English counterparts in the final T20I match. It was a breathtaking performance from Abhishek Sharma with a quick-fire century, leading India to a mammoth total of 247 runs in just 20 overs. The English team, who were unable to keep up with the pace, fell short with a meager score of 97 runs in just 10.3 overs. With this win, India solidified their dominance with a 4-1 series victory over England.
India Dominates England in High-Scoring T20 Series
In a thrilling T20 series, the Indian National Cricket Team emerged victorious over their English counterparts, securing a convincing 4-1 victory. The series culminated in a high-scoring encounter at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where India put on a batting masterclass to clinch a resounding 150-run triumph.
Abhishek Sharma's Record-Breaking Century
The star of the show was Abhishek Sharma, who unleashed a blistering century to propel India to a mammoth total of 247 runs. Sharma's innings was a whirlwind display of power hitting, smashing 11 boundaries and 7 towering sixes en route to his 102-run knock. His century became the highest individual score by an Indian in a T20I match.
England's Dismal Performance
In response to India's record-breaking total, England's bowlers were unable to contain the onslaught. The Indian batsmen took advantage of the fielding errors and wide deliveries, piling up the runs at a rapid pace. England's fielding was also subpar, with several dropped catches and misfielding incidents.
India's Stellar Performance
India's victory was a testament to their all-round performance. Apart from Sharma's heroics, the Indian bowlers also played a crucial role. Harshal Patel and Arshdeep Singh shared six wickets between them, dismantling the English batting line-up. With this win, India extended their winning streak against England in T20Is to 10 matches.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. Who won the T20I series between India and England? Answer: India won the series 4-1.
2. Who was the top scorer for India in the final T20I? Answer: Abhishek Sharma, with 102 runs.
3. Which English bowler took the most wickets in the final match? Answer: Sam Curran, with 2 wickets.
4. What was the highest score ever recorded in a T20I match? Answer: 263/3 by Austria against Czech Republic in 2021.
5. Which Indian player has scored the most runs in T20Is? Answer: Shikhar Dhawan, with 1851 runs.
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