India secured a historic 4-1 series victory over England with a massive win in the fifth and final T20I at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Sunday. Abhishek Sharma’s all-round performance played a key role in India’s dominant display.
After the match, all-rounder Shivam Dube expressed his delight at contributing with both bat and ball.
🔹 Dube on his Performance:
“It feels great when you contribute as an allrounder, which I have been doing for a long time. I was really excited to bowl. I could not do that in the last match, but I knew I would be bowling today. [Abhishek] told me the wicket was good, play your shots. I didn’t want to bring the run rate down, so I just played my shots. Morne Morkel has helped me with my angles. I got the opportunity today [with the ball] and I delivered well,” Shivam Dube told ESPNcricinfo.
Match Recap:
🏏 Toss: England won the toss and elected to bowl first.
🔥 India’s Batting:
- Abhishek Sharma – 135 (54) ⭐ (7 fours, 13 sixes)
- Total: 247/9 in 20 overs
- Best Bowler for England: Brydon Carse (3 wickets), Mark Wood (2 wickets)
🎯 England’s Chase:
- Philip Salt – 55 (23)
- Total: England bowled out for 97 runs in 10.3 overs
- India’s Bowling Attack: Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, and Varun Chakravarthy picked up three wickets each
🏆 Player of the Match: Abhishek Sharma
🏆 Player of the Series: Varun Chakravarthy
India’s emphatic win sealed a 4-1 series triumph, showcasing their dominance in all departments.