India vs England Highlights of 5th T20I 2021: IND Beat ENG by 36 Runs, Win Series 3-2
Follow IND vs ENG live score updates of 5th T20I. It is down to fifth and final T20I in the India vs England five-match series. The series is nicely poised at two each with teams winning alternate matches. And now both India and England will be looking for a victory to clinch the series.
India win by 36 runs! That's the victory for India. The hosts clinch the series 3-2. A fine win here in the final T20I. England manage only 188/8 in chase of 225. Batsmen set the tone for victory and then bowlers followed the suit. England will be disappointed, they had a good opportunity to win the series. The action now shifts to ODI series.
OUT! India chipping away with wickets here. Now Hardik Pandya strikes. Eoin Morgan departs in the process of the playing a big shot. He is caught near long-on. Morgan c (sub)Rahul b Hardik Pandya 1(4)
OUT! Trouble here for England. It is well-set batsman Dawid Malan who departs. He too was was looking to go for the big shot, misses the line of the ball and is beaten. Shardul Thakur picks his second wicket. D Malan b Thakur 68(46)
OUT! England lose back to back wickets now. Jonny Bairstow departs as well while going for a big shot. He is caught at sweeper cover. India with the upper hand at the moment. J Bairstow c Suryakumar Yadav b Thakur 7(7)
OUT! It is that man Bhuvneshwar Kumar who strikes for India. Jos Buttler is caught at long-off. He was looking to clear the rope and perishes in the process. J Buttler c Hardik Pandya b Bhuvneshwar 52(34)
halfway through and England continue to be in the hunt. The partnership between Jos Buttler and Dawid Malan is now worth 104 off 58 balls. Both the batsmen are nearing their respective half-centuries. Meanwhile, England need 121 off 60 balls.
End of Powerplay overs and England, despite losing Jason Roy in the first over are off to a good start. Both Jos Buttler and Dawid Malan are looking comfortable in the middle. Meanwhile, the required run-rate for England is 11.64.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar strikes early for India. He accounts for Jason Roy in the first over, it is a two-ball duck for the England opener. What a start for India. Jason Roy b Bhuvneshwar 0(2)
So, India finish with a mammoth total on the board. England will have to bat absolutely well to chase this down. Virat Kohli finishes unbeaten on 80 as he played a superb knock. Hardik Pandya scored 17-ball 39 to hand India an advantage towards the end. Do join us back for England's chase.
So, India finish with a mammoth total on the board. England will have to bat absolutely well to chase this down. Virat Kohli finishes unbeaten on 80 as he played a superb knock. Hardik Pandya scored 17-ball 39 to hand India an advantage towards the end. Do join us back for England's chase.
Virat Kohli has completed his half-century. This is his 28th in T20Is. He also becomes the captain with most (12) 50-plus scores in T20Is. Meanwhile, four overs to go and India look comfortable to go past the 200-run mark.
Stunner! Chris Jordan takes a sensational catch to dismiss Suryakumar Yadav. The Indian went on to clear the field but Jordan plucked the ball out of the air and then passed it on to Jason Roy to complete the dismissal.
Despite losing the wicket of Rohit Sharma, India haven't slowed down and are scoring at a very high run-rate of the moment. Virat Kohli is once again playing the anchor role in the partnership with Siryakumar Yadav being the aggressor this time.
Wicket!Ā Ben Stokes provides the breakthrough for England after a difficult start. Rohit Sharma tried to heave the ball but edges it onto the stumps. Sharma was dismissed after his 22nd T20I half-century.Ā Rohit b Stokes 64(34).
End of Powerplay! India are moving towards a huge score in the game courtesy of a quick start provided by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The duo have taken the game to the England bowlers, who don't seem to have any idea of dealing with them.Ā
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have provided Indian witch a quick start in the game. This is the first instance that the hosts haven't lost a wicket in the powerplay this series.Ā
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have given a quick start to India in the game with the former being the aggressor. A huge score looks on the cards of the duo continue to bat in the same fashion.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have opened the batting for India, this is the first instance in T20 internationals that the two players will play together for the national team. The series is tied at 2-2 and both sides will be looking for a win to secure it. Click hereto find Virat Kohli's record as an opener.
England Playing XI: Jason Roy, Jos Buttler(w), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan(c), Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
It is down to fifth and final T20I in the India vs England five-match series. The series is nicely poised at two each with teams winning alternate matches. And now both India and England will be looking for a victory to clinch the series. England won the first and third T20I while India won second and fourth game of the series. Meanwhile, stay tuned for IND vs ENG live score updates of fifth T20I, the series finale.Ā Is India vs England 5th T20I 2021 Live Telecast Available on DD Sports, DD Free Dish, and Doordarshan National TV Channels?
KL Rahul has been horridly out of form for team India and that could prompt the think tank to bring Ishan Kishan, provided he is fit. Suryakumar Yadav slammed an impressive fifty in his maiden outing for team India and he will retain his place in the side. India is likely to hand Rahul Chahar another game and that means Yuzvendra Chahal will sit out for this all-important fixture.
England Squad: Jason Roy, Jos Buttler(w), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Eoin Morgan(c), Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Tom Curran, Moeen Ali, Sam Billings, Reece Topley, Liam Livingstone.
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