Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attended the fifth and final T20I match of the series between India and England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. The match witnessed a dominant performance from Team India, securing a historic 150-run victory over England and clinching the five-match series 4-1.
Following the match, Rishi Sunak took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his thoughts on the game. He acknowledged that it was a tough day for England’s cricket team, but remained optimistic about their comeback. Sunak also congratulated Team India for their emphatic win and shared his delight in watching the match alongside his father-in-law, Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys. “Tough day for England at the Wankhede but I know our team will come back stronger. Congratulations to Team India on the win. Despite the result, it was an honour to meet @josbuttler and @surya_14kumar before the match and a pleasure to watch the cricket with my father-in-law,” Sunak wrote on X.
The match was highlighted by a stunning performance from young Indian batter Abhishek Sharma, who played a sensational knock of 135 runs from just 54 balls, smashing 7 fours and 13 sixes. His powerful innings propelled India to a massive total of 247/9 in 20 overs. Brydon Carse was the standout bowler for England, taking three wickets, while Mark Wood also bagged two scalps in his spell.
During England’s chase, opener Philip Salt provided a lone fight, scoring a quick 55 runs from 23 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes. However, the rest of England’s batting lineup collapsed under the relentless pressure of India’s bowling attack. Shivam Dube, Varun Chakravarthy, and Abhishek Sharma picked up three wickets each, dismantling England’s batting order and bowling them out for just 97 runs in 11 overs.
With this incredible victory, India not only ended the series on a high note but also recorded one of their biggest wins in T20I history. Abhishek Sharma was named ‘Player of the Match’ for his outstanding batting performance, while Varun Chakravarthy received the ‘Player of the Series’ award for his consistent contributions throughout the tournament.
This match marked an unforgettable series win for India, showcasing the team’s depth, talent, and dominance in T20 cricket.
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