India triumphed by 15 runs over England in the pivotal T20 match in Pune, sealing the five-match series in their favor. Batting first, India posted a total of 181/9 in their 20 overs. Despite early setbacks, where key top-order batsmen failed, Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya led India’s charge with impressive knocks of 53 runs each.
England, chasing 182, fell short, finishing at 166/10 in 19.4 overs. Harry Brook’s blistering 51 off 26 balls was the standout performance for the English side. However, India’s bowlers, including Harshit Rana and Ravi Bishnoi, each taking three wickets, restricted England’s chase effectively.
England’s bowler, Mahmood, claimed three wickets in a single over, leaving India in a tough position. But Rinku Singh’s 30 off 26 balls and the later surge from Dube and Pandya ensured India posted a challenging target.
This victory further cemented India’s dominance in the series, with both Dube and Pandya’s contributions proving crucial in the final total.