India registered a hard-fought 15-run victory over England within the fourth T20I on the Maharashtra Cricket Affiliation Stadium in Pune, sealing the sequence 3-1 with one match to spare. After posting 181/9, India’s bowlers, led by Ravi Bishnoi and debutant Harshit Rana, delivered a medical efficiency to bowl out England for 166 in 19.4 overs. This win marked India’s seventeenth consecutive T20I sequence triumph at dwelling, additional reinforcing their dominance within the shortest format. Notably, Harshit was launched as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube within the second innings, a transfer that proved decisive in India’s favour.
Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya’s counterattack rescues India from top-order collapse
India’s batting innings started on a disastrous notice, with the hosts reeling at 12/3 inside two overs. Saqib Mahmood’s triple strike despatched Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav again to the pavilion for geese, whereas Sanju Samson managed only one run earlier than perishing. Nevertheless, Abhishek Sharma and Rinku Singh tried a partial restoration earlier than the duo of Dube and Hardik Pandya turned the tide. Dube’s 53 off 34 balls, that includes seven fours and two sixes, offered much-needed stability, whereas Pandya’s explosive 53 off 30 balls, laced with 4 fours and 4 sixes, ensured India reached a aggressive 181/9 regardless of shedding wickets at common intervals.
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Ravi Bishnoi and Harshit Rana star as England falter in chase
Chasing 182, England acquired off to a flying begin, with Ben Duckett’s 19-ball 39 propelling them to 62/1 within the powerplay. Nevertheless, Bishnoi’s twin strikes eliminated Duckett and captain Jos Buttler in fast succession, placing India again in management. Harry Brook fought again with a blistering 51 off 26 balls, however wickets continued to tumble at essential junctures. Debutant Rana, introduced in as a concussion substitute, made an on the spot impression by dismissing Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell, earlier than cleansing up Jamie Overton to complete with 3/33. Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh additionally claimed essential wickets, making certain that England fell 15 runs wanting the goal.
Right here’s how netizens reacted:
Alternatives can come from probably the most sudden locations. Harshit Rana, in the beginning of play, in all probability by no means imagined he’d play such a pivotal function within the recreation. Life. Cricket.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 31, 2025
How can an out & out bowler substitute a batter who bowls half time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #INDvsENG
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 31, 2025
Concussion substitute Harshit Rana proved to be the trump card. He took 3 wickets, Ravi Bishnoi 3/33 & Varun Chakraborty took 2 wickets in his ultimate over. Arshdeep & @akshar2026 took one wicket apiece. Congratulations to @IamShivamDube @hardikpandya7 for marvellous attacking 50s,… pic.twitter.com/ParEul8rfL
— Pramod Kumar Singh (@SinghPramod2784) January 31, 2025
Wonderful bowling by Harshit Rana Wonderful bowling by Ravi BishnoiExcellent bowling by Varun Chakravarthy Wonderful batting by Hardik PandyaExcellent batting by Shivam DubeExcellent teaching by Gautam Gambhir
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— Sushant Mehta (@SushantNMehta) January 31, 2025
Collective brilliance, all-round effort – one other sequence win for #TeamIndia! 💙💪#PlayWithFire | #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/rCH09IezYr
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) January 31, 2025
53 🤝 53 Smashed Left and Proper!🥳 #WhistlePodu #INDvENG📸 : BCCI pic.twitter.com/97CT8cLml5
— Chennai Tremendous Kings (@ChennaiIPL) January 31, 2025
Whereas the spinners have been magnificent all through this sequence, India shall be happiest with the type of Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 31, 2025
No Rohit within the squad however Jadoo continues to be doing his factor 😂💙#IYKYK pic.twitter.com/ZuL5krfUzv
— Lucknow Tremendous Giants (@LucknowIPL) January 31, 2025
We fall simply quick within the chase, as India declare victory.
Congratulations to the hosts, who take an unassailable 3-1 lead within the sequence.
We are going to look to bounce again within the ultimate match of the sequence in Mumbai on Sunday 👊 pic.twitter.com/c2Esp2HZbc
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) January 31, 2025
India win by 15 runs and seal the sequence Scorecard: https://t.co/ZhBjoOVNOF#cricket #INDvENG #T20I pic.twitter.com/QCfHhR7iX1
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 31, 2025
