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Match Report: India vs England - 5th T20 International | England Tour of India 2025

Match Report: India vs England

5th T20 International, England Tour of India 2025
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | February 2, 2025

Match Summary

In a pulsating encounter at Wankhede Stadium today, India clinched a thrilling victory over England in the 5th T20 International of the England Tour of India 2025. Batting second, India successfully chased down a challenging target of 161 runs with 2 balls to spare, winning by 5 wickets. This victory marks a crucial turnaround in the series as India showcased both resilience and skill under pressure.

Key Moments

  • England batted first and posted a competitive total of 160/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
  • A blistering opening partnership set the tone, but middle-order collapses cost England vital runs.
  • India’s captain led by example with a composed yet aggressive innings, steering the chase.
  • The match turned in India’s favor with crucial partnerships in the later stages.

Scorecard

Team Score Overs
England 160/7 20.0
India 161/5 20.0

Player Performances

Player Team Performance
Virat Kohli India 55 off 38 balls – Man of the Match
Rohit Sharma India 40 off 30 balls
Rishabh Pant India 30 off 20 balls
John Anderson England 45 off 35 balls
David Warner England 38 off 28 balls
Jofra Archer England 3/28 in 4 overs
Jasprit Bumrah India 4/24 in 4 overs

Detailed Analysis

England started the match with a determined approach as their openers built a solid foundation. However, once the middle order failed to capitalize on the momentum, the pressure began to mount. India’s bowlers then exploited the pressure, picking up crucial wickets at regular intervals.

Batting second, India demonstrated excellent composure under pressure. Virat Kohli’s masterful innings provided the backbone of the chase while Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant contributed with brisk scoring in the middle overs. Strategic field placements and tight bowling in the final overs ensured that England could not turn the game around.

The match was a classic display of skill, strategy, and resilience. With the series finely poised, today’s performance has shifted the momentum in India’s favor, promising an even more exciting contest in the upcoming fixtures.

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