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England too good for India as Buttler hits 131

England too good for India as Buttler hits 131

Summary

England beat India by 56 runs in the fifth T20 international match in Southampton, winning the five-match series 4-0. Jos Buttler scored 131 runs, helping England reach the top of the world rankings, while Harry Brook scored 95 not out.

Key Facts

  • England scored 257 runs for 3 wickets in 20 overs; India scored 201 for 8 wickets.
  • Jos Buttler hit 131 runs off 64 balls, his highest T20 score.
  • Buttler and captain Harry Brook had a record partnership of 233 runs for England.
  • India lost the series 4-0 and dropped from number one in T20 rankings.
  • Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma scored half-centuries for India.
  • This is the first time India has not won a five-match T20 series.
  • England will next play India in a five-match one-day international series starting soon.
  • Harry Brook showed strong captaincy and batting throughout the series.
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