India vs England 5th T20 Highlights | India's Dominant Victory: Crushing England by 150 Runs | IND vs ENG 2025

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai witnessed an exhilarating display of dominance as India crushed England by a massive 150-run margin in the fifth and final T20I, sealing the series 4-1. A stunning century from Abhishek Sharma set the tone for a record-breaking first innings total of 247/9 in 20 overs, which England failed to chase down, folding for a mere 97 in just 10.3 overs.

India: 247/9 (20 overs; Abhishek Sharma 135, Shivam Dube 30; Brydon Carse 3-38, Mark Wood 2-32)
England: 97 all out (10.3 overs; Philip Salt 55, Jacob Bethell 10; Mohammed Shami 3-25, Varun Chakravarthy 2-25)

Result: India won by 150 runs, clinched series 4-1

Abhishek Sharma’s Blazing Century Lights Up Mumbai

India’s batting performance was nothing short of sensational, and it all started with the young left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma, who played a breathtaking knock of 135 off just 55 balls. His innings, which included an astonishing 7 fours and 13 sixes, left the England bowlers helpless. He reached his second T20I century in just 37 balls, making it one of the fastest in the format.

While India lost an early wicket with Sanju Samson falling for 16, Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav chipped in with crucial runs. However, it was Shivam Dube’s power-packed 30 off 13 balls and late fireworks from Axar Patel (15) that propelled India to an imposing total. England’s bowlers had no answers to the Indian onslaught, with Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid proving expensive. The only bright spot for England was Brydon Carse, who picked up three wickets in his four-over spell, but it was far from enough to contain India’s rampaging batting unit.

England’s Collapse: A Nightmare Run Chase

Chasing a daunting target of 248, England’s innings crumbled in spectacular fashion. The only resistance came from opener Philip Salt, who raced to a 21-ball fifty, but once he was dismissed by Shivam Dube, the collapse was inevitable. The rest of the batting lineup fell like a pack of cards, with none of the other batters managing to cross even 10 runs apart from Jacob Bethell (10) and Harry Brook (2).

Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi spun a web around England’s middle order, removing key batters like Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, and Liam Livingstone in quick succession. Shami returned in the latter half of the innings to wipe out the lower order with three wickets, ensuring England’s embarrassing downfall.

Shivam Dube’s All-Round Brilliance

Apart from his impactful batting cameo, Shivam Dube showed his prowess with the ball as well. He dismissed the dangerous Philip Salt with his very first delivery and ended with figures of 2/11 in his two overs. His ability to strike with the ball added a crucial dimension to India’s already strong bowling attack.

A Statement Victory for India

This 150-run victory marks one of India’s most comprehensive wins in the T20I format. The series win under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav highlights the team’s strength and depth across departments. The likes of Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, and Ravi Bishnoi stepping up at crucial junctures indicate a bright future for Indian cricket.

For England, this loss raises serious concerns about their approach against spin and their ability to chase big totals. Their batting lineup, filled with experienced names, failed to deliver when it mattered the most.

With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, this series triumph gives India a significant confidence boost. Their aggressive batting approach and well-rounded bowling attack make them a formidable force in the shortest format of the game.