IND vs ENG 4th T20I Match Highlights of England tour of India, 2025
IND vs ENG 4th T20I Match Highlights: In the nailbiting encounter India once again emerged victorious against visitors England in the 4th T20I match of the England tour of India, 2025 at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.
India vs England 4th T20I Match Highlights England tour of India, 2025
England won the toss and made the strategic decision to bowl first, a choice that immediately paid off. From the outset, their dominance was evident as India faced a turbulent start.
By the end of Saqib Mahmood’s first over, the second of the innings, India found themselves in dire straits, losing three wickets for only 12 runs. The early dismissals set a challenging tone, but Rinku Singh arrived at the crease to join Abhishek Sharma. Demonstrating poise under pressure, Singh contributed 30 runs off 26 balls before ultimately falling target to the bowling attack.
India’s Top-Order Collapse Leaves Them at 181, Dube and Pandya Fight Back Against England
Though India’s top-order faltered, allrounders Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya stepped up remarkably. Both players secured crucial half-centuries, propelling the team’s score as they fought back from the early collapse.
Dube scored a brisk 53 runs from 34 balls, while Pandya was even more aggressive, slamming 53 runs off just 30 deliveries. However, their efforts were not enough to stabilize the innings completely, as just after their dismissals, Axar Patel was dismissed, followed quickly by Arshdeep Singh, who ended his innings without scoring.
Throughout the innings, three Indian batsmen were dismissed without scoring, while skipper SKY had a disappointing outing, contributing just a single run. Despite these setbacks, the middle-order batsmen showcased resilience, and collectively, the team managed to post a total of 181 runs for the loss of 9 wickets.
Mahmood’s Brilliant Spell and Overton’s Support Restrict India
On the bowling front, England’s attack was spearheaded by Saqib Mahmood, who made a significant impact by taking three crucial wickets in just one over. His exceptional performance set the tone for the rest of the bowlers, as Jamie Overton added to the pressure by claiming two wickets, while Brydon Carse and Adil Rashid each chipped in with one wicket apiece.
England’s Strong Start Falls Short as India’s Bowlers Strike to Secure Series Win
After an impressive display with the ball, England entered the batting phase as heavy favorites to clinch the match. They started strong, racing to 62 runs without losing a wicket. Opener Philip Salt contributed with 23 runs from 21 balls, while Ben Duckett played aggressively, scoring 39 runs off only 19 balls.
But the momentum shifted when Jos Buttler fell cheaply for just 2 runs. Following this key wicket, England experienced a significant collapse. Harry Brook showed commendable resilience, smashing 51 runs off 26 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes, keeping England’s hopes alive. Unfortunately, after his departure, the English batting order crumbled, falling short in their chase by 15 runs.
On the Indian bowling side, debutant Harshit Rana and spinner Ravi Bishnoi were instrumental, each claiming 3 wickets. Varun Chakravarthy continued his fine form by securing 2 wickets, while both Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel contributed with one wicket each. Their cohesive efforts ensured England was restricted, ultimately allowing India to secure a vital victory and clinch the series in Pune.
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