Indiaunder his leadership Suryakumar Yadavwill host England in a five-match T20I series starting on January 12. This marks the fifth bilateral T20I series between the two nations in India, with the hosts having won the last two encounters at home.
Suryakumar, known for his innovative batting, enters the series with a stunning captaincy record of nine wins from ten matches, further boosting India’s confidence as the reigning T20I champions. England, semi-finals at T20 World Cup 2024have been in impressive form since, recording a 3-0 win over West Indies and a competitive 1-1 draw vs Australia. The visitors will look to test India’s dominance and build on their recent success to challenge the hosts in what promises to be a thrilling series.
Explosive strikes on both sides
Over the years, India and England have fought thrilling T20I battles characterized by high-scoring games and spectacular individual performances. Both teams are loaded with offensive players who excel at power-hitting and run chasing. England’s fearless approach with the bat contrasted with India’s calculated aggression, setting the stage for big partnerships and towering totals.
With explosive hitters like Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya In the mix, fans can expect a line-up filled with exciting beats and nail-biting finishes. The upcoming contests not only promise entertaining cricket but also highlight the high standards and competitiveness of both the teams in the T20 format.
Top 5 highest man in India vs England T20I series
5. Jos Buttler’s match-winning 83 takes England to victory
In England’s third T20I tour of India on 16 March 2021, Jos Buttler flashed his brilliance with an unbeaten 83 off 52 balls, leading England to an emphatic 8-wicket win in Ahmedabad. Chasing 157, Buttler displayed remarkable composure and calculated aggression, hitting 5 boundaries and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 159.61.
Opening the innings, Buttler set the tone with precise timing and fearless hitting against a challenging Indian attack. His partnership with Dawid Malan (18) steadied the chase and his unbroken 77-run stand with Jonny Bairstow (40* off 28) ensured England reached the target comfortably with 10 balls to spare.
4. Alex Hales’ unbeaten 86 leads England to a dominant win
In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final against India on 10 November 2022, Alex Hales played a stunning knock, smashing an unbeaten 86 off just 47 balls to give England a stunning 10-wicket win in Adelaide. Chasing 169, Hales dominated the Indian bowling attack, hitting 4 boundaries and 7 massive sixes at a blistering strike rate of 182.97. His aggressive intent from the start set the tone, nullifying any pressure in the high-stakes encounter.
Hales formed an unbroken opening stand of 170 runs with Buttler (80 off 49), a partnership characterized by clean hitting and an impeccable awareness of the game. Together, they dismantled India’s bowling unit, completing the chase in just 16 overs and securing England’s place in the final.
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3. Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten century enables India to win
In the third T20I at Bristol on July 8, 2018, Rohit Sharma delivered a batting masterclass, scoring an unbeaten 100 off just 56 balls to lead India to a commanding 7-wicket win over England. Chasing a challenging target of 199, Rohit’s knock, with 11 boundaries and 5 sixes, was a display of effortless timing and calculated aggression. Opening the innings, he anchored the chase brilliantly, pacing himself to perfection and ensuring that India stayed ahead of the required percentage.
Rohit found support from Virat Kohli (43 off 29) and Pandya, whose quickfire 33 not out off 14 balls sealed victory with 8 balls to spare. Earlier, England had posted a competitive 198/9, thanks to Jason Roy’67 and the last few years David Wiley and Chris Jordan. However, India’s bowling, led by Pandya (4/38), ensured that the total remained within reach.
2. KL Rahul’s stunning century leads India to victory
KL Rahul delivered a batting masterclass, anchoring India’s chase with a magnificent unbeaten 101 off just 54 balls in the first T20I in Manchester. His knock, with 10 boundaries and 5 towering sixes, showed his elegance and accuracy under pressure. Walking in to chase 160, Rahul started cautiously but quickly shifted gears, dominating the England bowlers with effortless strokes. He forged crucial partnerships, including a quick stand-opener with Rohit (32), which set the tone for India’s chase. Rahul’s ability to rotate the strike and find the boundary at will ensured that India passed the target comfortably in 18.2 overs, sealing an 8-wicket win and earning him plaudits for his performance in the match.
1. Suryakumar Yadav’s solitary battle ends in vain despite spectacular century
Suryakumar played a stunning knock of 117 off just 55 deliveries in the third T20I in Nottingham, yet India fell short by 17 runs in their chase of England’s formidable 215/7. Yadav’s dazzling innings included 14 boundaries and 6 towering sixes, highlighting his ability to dominate bowlers all over the park. Despite his heroics, India’s innings struggled for momentum as no other batsman managed to cross the 30-run mark.
England’s innings was earlier anchored by Malan, who smashed 77 off 39 balls, with key cameos from Livingstone and Moeen Ali strengthening their whole. In pursuit Jordan and Rhys Topley surrendered to death, contained India in 198/9. While Suryakumar’s knock stood as a testament to his brilliance, England’s collective effort secured a consolation victory in the series finale.
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