England crush India to seal 4-0 T20 series victory

England completed a commanding 4-0 T20 International series victory over reigning world champions India after cruising to a 56-run win in the fifth and final match, thanks to a sensational century from Jos Buttler and a disciplined bowling performance.

After losing the toss at the Rose Bowl, England produced a batting masterclass, piling up a massive 257-3 in their allotted 20 overs. The foundation of the innings was a record-breaking 233-run partnership between Buttler and captain Harry Brook, leaving the Indian bowlers with few answers.

Buttler stole the spotlight with a breathtaking century, combining powerful stroke play with fearless attacking cricket. Brook played the perfect supporting role, helping England post one of their highest T20 totals against India.

For the visitors, Shivam Dube claimed two wickets despite conceding 22 runs in a single over, while Prasidh Krishna chipped in with one wicket.

Facing a daunting target of 258, India fought back through aggressive half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma, but the required run rate proved too steep. Kishan struck 56 off 35 balls, while Tilak smashed 53 from just 25 deliveries, including four sixes and three boundaries.

Despite their efforts, India finished on 201-8, falling 56 runs short and suffering their fourth defeat of the series. The opening match had been washed out due to rain, leaving England unbeaten throughout the contest.

England’s bowlers ensured there was no late comeback. Sam Curran led the attack with 3-36, while Adil Rashid claimed two wickets. Liam Dawson, Josh Tongue, and Jofra Archer each picked up one wicket to complete a comprehensive team performance.

The emphatic series triumph underlines England’s growing strength in the shortest format, while India will look to regroup quickly after a disappointing tour that exposed several areas requiring improvement ahead of upcoming international assignments.