Mumbai: India hammered England by 150 runs at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai in 5th T20I and clinched the 5 Match T20I series 4-1. Abhishek Sharma’s 2nd T20I Hundred proved vital in the win.
Batting first, India started off in fiery style. Abhishek Sharma smashed English bowlers all over the park single handedly, scoring 135(54). His knock included 13 sixes and 7 boundaries. This is also highest T20I score by any Indian Batter.
He was well supported by cameos of Shivam Dube (30) & Tilak Varma (24).
India finished their innings on 247-9 (20).
Coming to defend 248 runs, despite facing Phil Salt (55) aggression, Mohammed Shami (3/25), Varun Chakaravarthy (2/25) , Shivam Dube (2/11) & Abhishek Sharma (2/3) bundled out English side for just 97 runs.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
IND : 247-9 (20)
Abhishek Sharma : 135 (54)
ENG :
Brydon Carse : 3/38
2nd Innings :
ENG : 97 (10.3)
Phil Salt : 55 (23)
IND :
Md Shami : 3/25
Result : India win by 150 Runs.
