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India vs England, 4th T20I: India Claims Series Victory in Pune

India vs England, 4th T20I: India Claims Series Victory in Pune

The 4th T20I between India and England was played in Pune, where India secured a thrilling 15-run victory to win the series 3-1. The match saw several exciting moments, including stellar batting performances by Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube, a dream debut for Harshit Rana, and England’s strong start, despite the eventual defeat.

Match Summary:

India’s Rocky Start: India, batting first, faced an early setback as England’s pacer Saqib Mahmood struck early, taking 3 wickets in his first over. India was at 12/3 early in the innings. Following this collapse, Abhishek Sharma and Rinku Singh attempted to rebuild the innings with some quick runs. However, India continued to struggle at 79/5.

Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya’s Resilient Batting: Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya steadied the Indian innings with remarkable half-centuries, forming a crucial partnership for the sixth wicket. Their effort pushed India to a respectable total.

In the final overs, Craig Overton delivered a bouncer that injured Shivam Dube, causing him to be replaced by Harshit Rana as a concussion substitute.

England’s Explosive Start but Loss of Wickets: Chasing the target, England got off to a strong start with Phil Salt and Ben Duckett, who raced to 62/1 in the first 6 overs. However, the Indian bowlers made a strong comeback.

Harshit Rana’s Dream Debut:

Harry Brook’s Brilliant Knock:

India’s Bowlers’ Performance:

Captains’ Reactions:

Series Status and Next Steps: With this win, India has gained an unassailable 3-1 lead in the 5-match series. The final T20I in Mumbai now becomes a formality. This victory highlighted the crucial contributions of Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Harshit Rana, giving India a positive outlook for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

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