India Vs England 4th T20I Live Updates: India Win By 15 Runs
After losing the third T20I, India made a strong comeback in the fourth match, securing the series with a victory in Pune. England inserted India to bat first, and the hosts found themselves in trouble early, slipping to 12/3 following a remarkable triple wicket maiden by Saqib Mahmood. Abhishek Sharma and Rinku Singh fought back with a counterattacking approach, but India was still at a precarious 79/5.
The match turned around when Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya took charge. Both players scored fifties, forming a crucial partnership that pushed India's total beyond 180. This effort was enough to seal the series win with a game to spare, as the team celebrated the hard-earned victory under the Pune skies.
India vs England 4th T20I highlights:
India triumphed over England by 15 runs in the fourth T20I at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday, securing a 3-1 series victory with one game still to play. The win was built on strong all-round performances, with Harshit Rana, the concussion substitute, emerging as the standout bowler for India, claiming 3 wickets for 33 runs.
Earlier, Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bowl first. India faced early challenges but Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube turned the tide with crucial half-centuries, both scoring 53 runs. Their partnership powered India to a total of 181/9. Despite a solid effort from Saqib Mahmood, who took 3 wickets for 35 runs, England couldn’t chase down the target. India’s bowlers, led by Rana, held firm to seal the win and the series. The victory was a testament to India’s resilience, with the team bouncing back from difficult situations throughout the match.
Harshit Rana and Ravi Bishnoi starred with the ball as India defeated England by 15 runs in the fourth T20I in Pune on Friday, sealing the series with a game to spare. Chasing a target of 182 runs, England were bowled out for 166 in 19.4 overs.
Rana and Bishnoi each took three wickets, while Varun Chakravarthy contributed with two wickets to help India clinch the victory. England started their chase well, scoring 62 runs in the powerplay, but Bishnoi struck twice to slow their progress. Axar Patel and Chakravarthy then added to the pressure, dismissing three more English batters to hinder their chase.
Harry Brook fought back with a half-century, but Chakravarthy turned the tide by removing him, bringing India back into the game. Rana, making his debut as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube, wrapped up the England tail with timely strikes, sealing the win for India.
Earlier, Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube’s fifties powered India to a total of 181/9. After a disastrous start at 12/3, India recovered thanks to a strong 87-run partnership between Pandya (53 off 30 balls) and Dube (52 off 33 balls). Rinku Singh contributed with 30 runs off 26 balls, and Abhishek Sharma added 29 runs off 19 balls. For England, Saqib Mahmood was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for 35 runs.
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India’s victory in the fourth T20I was a result of a collective effort from the team, with captain Rohit Sharma praising the players for their resilience. "A top effort from everyone. The crowd was fantastic and always supported us," Rohit said, reflecting on the thrilling win. "We didn’t want to give up after being at 10/3. Three wickets in one over was a tough blow, but the way Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube showed their experience was commendable."
He also highlighted the team’s approach to batting, saying, "We’ve been emphasizing the importance of playing the same way in matches as we do in the nets. I believe we’re heading in the right direction."
Rohit remained confident after the powerplay, stating, "I knew we could control the game after the powerplay. We picked up a few crucial wickets. Post-drinks, Harshit Rana came in as the third seamer and delivered for us." Looking ahead to the next match in Mumbai, he added, "Expect a lot of fireworks, I’m sure."
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