India Crush England by 150 Runs in Historic T20I Victory

Key Highlights:

• India’s Record-Breaking Win: India defeated England by 150 runs in the 5th T20I, marking the second-largest victory margin in T20I history among ICC full-member teams.
• Abhishek Sharma’s Heroics: Abhishek Sharma smashed a scintillating 135 off 54 balls and claimed two wickets, earning him the Player of the Match title.
• Bowling Domination: Indian bowlers dismantled England’s batting lineup, restricting them to just 97 runs in 10.3 overs.

New Delhi: In a dominant display at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on February 2, 2025, India registered a thumping 150-run victory over England in the fifth and final T20I, clinching the series 4-1. This win solidified India’s position as a powerhouse in T20 cricket, holding records for both the first and second-largest victory margins in terms of runs among ICC full-member nations.

India’s Batting Brilliance:

• India posted a mammoth total of 247/9 after being put to bat first.
• Star opener Abhishek Sharma led the charge with an explosive knock of 135 runs off just 54 balls, featuring 7 fours and 13 sixes. He reached his half-century in just 17 balls and narrowly missed equaling Rohit Sharma’s record for the fastest T20I century by two balls.
• Contributions from Shivam Dube (30 off 13) and Tilak Varma (24 off 18) added crucial runs to the scoreboard.

England’s Struggles:

• Chasing an imposing target, England collapsed for just 97 runs in 10.3 overs.
• Only opener Phil Salt showed resistance with a quickfire 55 off 23 balls, but no other batter managed to cross double digits.
• Indian bowlers were on fire:
• Mohammed Shami claimed 3 wickets for 25 runs.
• Abhishek Sharma, continuing his all-round brilliance, took 2 wickets for just 3 runs.
• Varun Chakravarthy (2/25) and Shivam Dube (2/11) also contributed significantly.

Special Records and Achievements:

1. India now holds the record for the two largest victories by runs in T20Is among ICC full-member nations:

• Defeated New Zealand by 168 runs in early 2023.
• Defeated England by 150 runs in this match.

1. India also recorded their highest-ever powerplay score of 95/1, courtesy of Abhishek Sharma’s blitzkrieg.

Score Summary:

Top Performers:

• Batting: Abhishek Sharma (135 off 54)
• Bowling: Mohammed Shami (3/25), Abhishek Sharma (2/3)

India’s emphatic win not only sealed the series but also showcased their dominance heading into future tournaments like the Champions Trophy.