India Crushes England by 150 Runs in 5th T20I, Abhishek Sharma Smashes Record-Breaking Century

India dominates England as Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 135 off 54 balls powers the hosts to a massive 247/9. England crumbles for just 97 in a humiliating defeat.

India vs England 5th T20I: India Seals 150-Run Victory, Abhishek Sharma Sets Records

Mumbai, February 2 – India delivered a resounding 150-run victory over England in the 5th and final T20I at the Wankhede Stadium, securing the series in emphatic fashion. The match saw Abhishek Sharma smash a record-breaking 135 off just 54 balls, propelling India to 247/9 in 20 overs—one of the highest totals in T20I cricket.

England collapsed to just 97 all out, unable to withstand India’s aggressive bowling attack led by Mohammed Shami (3 wickets), Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Dube, and Abhishek Sharma, all of whom took two wickets each.

Abhishek Sharma’s Historic Knock: Fastest T20I Century for India

Abhishek Sharma produced one of the most destructive innings in T20I history, reaching his century in just 10.1 overs, the earliest a player has ever hit a hundred in T20Is.

🔹 135 off 54 balls (13 sixes, 10 fours)
🔹 Fastest T20I hundred by an Indian
🔹 Highest individual score for India in T20Is, surpassing Shubman Gill’s 126 against New Zealand*
🔹 Fifth-highest score in men’s T20I history

Abhishek’s knock set the tone for India’s colossal 247/9, leaving England with an almost impossible chase.

England’s Batting Collapse: Bowled Out for 97

Chasing 248, England’s batting lineup crumbled under pressure, losing wickets at regular intervals. Openers Philip Salt and Jos Buttler fell cheaply, while middle-order batsmen Harry Brook (22) and Ben Duckett (18) offered brief resistance.

India’s bowlers delivered a clinical performance:
✅ Mohammed Shami – 3 wickets
✅ Varun Chakravarthy – 2 wickets
✅ Shivam Dube – 2 wickets
✅ Abhishek Sharma – 2 wickets

The entire England team folded in just 13.5 overs, making it one of their biggest defeats in T20I history.

A Dominant Series Victory for India

India’s 150-run victory is their biggest ever win over England in T20Is and one of their largest wins in the format overall. This commanding performance solidifies India’s standing as a dominant force in world cricket, especially in the shortest format.

India has now won the series 4-1, ending England’s tour on a disappointing note. The focus now shifts to the upcoming T20 World Cup, where India will enter with immense confidence.