England beat India by 56 runs in the fifth T20 international, with Jos Buttler and Harry Brook sharing a record partnership to complete a 4-0 series victory and claim the world number one T20 ranking.
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Key facts
- England scored 257-3 and beat India, who finished on 201-8, by 56 runs.
- Jos Buttler hit 131 and Harry Brook made 95 in a record T20 partnership.
- The result sealed a 4-0 series win for England.
- England moved to the top of the ICC T20 rankings, ending India's long spell at number one.
England completed a commanding win over India in the fifth T20 international, posting 257-3 before restricting India to 201-8 to win by 56 runs, according to the Guardian.
The innings was built around a record partnership between Jos Buttler and Harry Brook. Buttler top-scored with 131 while Brook contributed 95, powering England to their imposing total.
The victory sealed a 4-0 series win for England, capping what the Guardian described as a couple of phenomenal weeks for the side following what had been a difficult run of results for India across Ireland and England.
The win also carried significant ranking implications. England moved to the top of the ICC’s T20 rankings, ending India’s long stay at number one, according to the Guardian.
India had first climbed to the top of the ICC T20 rankings in February 2022, when they beat West Indies. The Guardian noted that 1,601 days and two World Cup wins later, they have now been usurped, with England ending the period on top of the world.
Sky Sports had trailed the match as an opportunity for Harry Brook’s side to chase the world number one spot, a target England duly achieved with their emphatic performance.
Why it matters
The result marks a shift at the top of international T20 cricket, with England displacing India as the world's number one ranked side. For fans, a record-breaking partnership and a 4-0 series sweep underline England's strong form heading into future competitions.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final result of the fifth T20 international?
England scored 257-3 and beat India, who made 201-8, by 56 runs, according to the Guardian.
Who starred with the bat for England?
Jos Buttler hit 131 and Harry Brook made 95 in a record T20 partnership, according to the Guardian.
What does the win mean for the rankings?
England moved to the top of the ICC T20 rankings, ending India's spell at number one that began in February 2022.
Timeline
- Jos Buttler and Harry Brook in record T20 partnership as England thrash India
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