England crushed India by nine wickets in the fourth T20I at County Ground in Bristol on Thursday, grabbing a 3-0 lead in the five-match series. This win not only sealed series for England but marked their first-ever T20I series victory against India.
Batting first, India couldn't find rhythm, ending at 158 for 7. Captain Shreyas Iyer stood out with unbeaten 80 off 47 balls. But others like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson,Tilak Varma,and Rinku Singh couldn't deliver.
England's bowlers, led by Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue, kept India under pressure,striking at key times to halt any acceleration in the death overs.
Chasing 159, England raced to 159 for 1 in just 13.5 overs, leaving 37 balls unused. After an early loss, Phil Salt and Harry Brook turned the game around with a 146-run unbeaten stand, dismantling India's attack.
Salt hit 59 off 42 balls, while Brook smashed 79 not out off 35, earning the Player of Match title. Their aggressive play highlighted England's dominance, attacking both pace and spin fearlessly.
After a rain-abandoned match earlier, this win was even sweeter for England,setting a new high in their T20I rivalry with India.
India's batting struggles were clear. Despite Iyer's effort,lack of partnerships hurt them. England's tight bowling kept Indian batsmen under constant pressure, leading to a below-par total on a batting-friendly pitch .
With a 3-0 lead, final T20I is India's chance to regain some pride. England, meanwhile,looks to complete a sweep and carry momentum into the ODIs. The last match will be key for both teams,with India aiming to avoid a sweep and England pushing to dominate further .
Series now in England's favor,fans will watch how India responds in the final game. Outcome impacts morale and sets tone for future clashes.
