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India`s Dominance: Abhishek Sharma`s Record-Breaking T20I

India`s T20I series victory over England featured Abhishek Sharma`s record-breaking performance and significant player contributions.

India triumphed over England in the recently concluded T20I series, clinching a decisive 4-1 victory. The final match, held at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 2, showcased India`s batting prowess as they posted a staggering 247 runs, their highest T20I score to date. Abhishek Sharma stole the spotlight with a phenomenal 135 runs off just 54 balls, marking the highest individual score by an Indian batter in T20I history. His explosive century came in a mere 37 balls, propelling India to an impressive powerplay score of 95-1.

In response, England faced a daunting challenge and faltered, managing only 97 runs before being bowled out. Phil Salt was the standout performer for England, scoring 55 runs off 23 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled significantly against India`s bowling attack. Jos Buttler emerged as England`s top scorer throughout the series, accumulating 146 runs at a strike rate of 137.73, while Ben Duckett and Harry Brook contributed 97 and 91 runs, respectively.

On the bowling front, Brydon Carse was a key player for England, taking nine wickets at an economy rate of 8.37, earning him a commendable rating of 9/10. Adil Rashid and Saqib Mahmood also made notable contributions, with Rashid claiming five wickets at an economy rate of 7.76 and Mahmood securing three wickets at an economy rate of 8.75. Despite the series loss, England maintained their third position in the ICC T20I rankings with a rating of 254, while India retained the top spot with a rating of 269.

The series was not without controversy, particularly surrounding a concussion substitute incident in the fourth T20I, which left England feeling aggrieved. Jos Buttler`s comments during the final match`s toss hinted at the ongoing frustration regarding the "impact subs" issue, which may have affected the team`s focus.

For more details on the series and player performances, check out the latest ICC rankings and the player ratings.

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