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India vs England 5th T20 2025, Win Series 4-1

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In the high entertaining battle at the memorable Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India faced England for the 5th and last T20 of the series with India already leading by 3-1.

England won the toss and opt to bowl first as any team at Wankhede Stadium would want to bat second.

Both team deciding their best team to face each other and the match was bound to have plenty of excitement.

The Toss: England Decides to Bowl First

  • Winner of the Toss: England
  • Decision: Bowl first
  • Venue:  , Mumbai

England’s decision to bowl first was a strategic one in accordance with the pitch of Wankhede Stadium which offers a very good amount of bounce and pace early in the starting few overs, and later in the second half the dew plays an important factor.

English bowler with their face pace attack wanted to take that advantage to their use.

Venue: Wankhede Stadium – The Heart of Mumbai Cricket

  • Capacity: 30,000+ spectators
  • Conditions: Flat pitch with bounce and pace; dew factor in second innings
  • Atmosphere: Electric, with fans from both teams filling the stands

The iconic and legendary Wankhede Stadium one of the most famous cricket venues in the world, was roaring with the excitement of the fans. Known for its passionate crowd and the high end pressure at the stadium creates a unique environment for the players and the fans.

The stadium has been the stage for many memorable matches, making it the perfect spot for such thrilling face-offs.

India vs England T20 2025: Schedule, Squad Highlights

India’s Batting Lineup: A Tough Start

India began their innings with the aim of setting a high scoring total. The key Indian batting line up included Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, and Tilak Varma, each capable of playing match-winning knocks and they proved their worth.

  • Abhishek Sharma:
    • Aggressive left-handed batsman.
    • Known for his attacking stroke play.
    • Struggled to get going early, but his intent was evident.
  • Shivam Dube:
    • A middle-order powerhouse.
    • Capable of accelerating the scoring rate.
    • Faced tough spells from England’s pace attack and was kept under control.
  • Tilak Varma:
    • A promising young talent.
    • Played with maturity, finding gaps and rotating strike efficiently.
    • Kept the scoreboard ticking despite the pressure.

England’s Bowling Attack: Pressure From the Start

England’s fast bowling attack was right on track from the beginning. With Brydon Carse, Mark Wood, and Adil Rashid leading the charge, the English pace attack aimed to make the use of condition fully, while the leg break bowling from Rashid brought the variations to the match by taking the wicket of the star batsman.

  • Brydon Carse:

    • Tall pacer who generated bounce.
    • Did well to restrict India’s top-order with consistent line and length.
    • Was economical, but didn’t manage to pick up early wickets.
  • Mark Wood:

    • Express pace bowler.
    • Used the bounce on offer to trouble Indian batsmen.
    • His aggressive bouncers were a constant threat, but India’s batsmen weathered the storm.
  • Adil Rashid:

    • Experienced leg-spinner.
    • Focused on containing the run rate with his sharp turning and spinning deliveries.
    • Played a crucial role in the middle overs, keeping pressure on the Indian batsmen with trying to get some wickets .

India’s Bowling: Shami and Co. Lead the Way

With a large total to defend on board, India’s bowlers took the field with great confidence and calmness. Mohammed Shami, Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, and Shivam Dube were given the task of bowling in the tough conditions.

  • Mohammed Shami:

    • India’s spearhead with the ball.
    • Master of swing and seam movement, he bowled with great control.
    • Took crucial wickets, putting England on the back foot early.
  • Abhishek Sharma:

    • Left-arm spinner, who kept things tight in the middle overs.
    • His variations in flight and pace were key in slowing down England’s chase.
    • Kept a check on the run rate, allowing other bowlers to build pressure.
  • Shivam Dube:

    • Medium pacer, useful in the death overs.
    • His variations made him tough to hit, and he executed his plans well.
    • Took key wickets and kept the English batsmen under pressure throughout.

England’s Chase: A Rocky Start

England’s chasing was never easy, especially with India’s disciplined bowling. The key players from the English playing were Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, and Liam Livingstone- wanted to make a statement and take control of the game.

  • Phil Salt:

    • Aggressive opening batsman.
    • Tried to play his natural game but was dismissed early under pressure from the Indian bowlers.
    • Wasn’t able to capitalize on his aggressive intent due to tight Indian bowling.
  • Jacob Bethell:

    • Steady in the middle overs.
    • Focused on rotating strike and building partnerships.
    • Faced pressure from both spin and pace attacks but played with resilience.
  • Liam Livingstone:

    • The big hitter for England, capable of turning the game around in a flash.
    • His power-hitting was expected to shine, but the Indian bowlers kept him in check.
    • Livingstone’s inability to accelerate cost England dearly in the middle stages of the chase.

The Ending Moments: India Holds Their Nerve

As the game came near to its end, the Indian bowlers hold and tightened the screws of England’s team which found them struggling to keep up with the run rate. With wickets falling from the other end, England fell short of 150 runs.

  • India’s bowling attack led by Shami and Dube, kept the things calm in the death overs, making sure England won’t get any momentum in the game with both taking three and two wickets respectively.
  • The pressure from the Indian bowlers was relentless, with Abhishek Sharma bowling key overs to halt any revival attempt from England.The pressure from the bowling department was way too high, with Varun Chakravarthy and Abhishek Sharma bowling some key overs and getting two wickets each.

Conclusion: India Emerges Victorious

In the match India won by 150 runs in the fifth and final T20I to seal the series 4-1. After a sensational knock by Abhishek Sharma earlier in the first half, they came out and bowled out England for just 97 with keeping around 10 overs there.

Indian bowlers executing their plans perfectly, and despite strong counter attack from England’s middle order, the target proved to be too far for the English team.

Key Moments of the Match:

  • India’s disciplined bowling attack: Shami’s pace, Dube’s variations, and Sharma’s control proved vital.
  • England’s inability to accelerate: Despite a strong start from the bowlers, the chase faltered due to inconsistent batting.
  • India’s resilience: The batting and the bowling department both contributed equally with a complete dominance.

India’s victory at Wankhede Stadium made another memorable chapter to the venues history. With this win, India not only won the series but also showed their strength in all the areas of the game.

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