India vs England ENG in IND, 5 T20Is, 2025, Full Score Card

OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Overton finishes strongly in the final over! Just concedes a boundary and seven runs overall. This is full from Overton and the line of attack is around off, Ravi Bishnoi clears his front leg out of the way of the ball and goes airborne. He slogs it aerially over the leg side, but loses his shape and ends up getting it off the toe-end of the bat. Gets the height but not the distance and it sails over the deep mid-wicket region. Brydone Carse from deep mid-wicket runs in, locks his eyes on the ball and takes a good catch. India finish their innings on 247/9.

Ravi Bishnoi walks out to bat.

OUT! RUN OUT! On a fuller length, around middle and leg, Axar Patel whips it to deep mid-wicket and straightaway calls for the second run. Runs the first one very hard as the ball rolls to the deep. Liam Livingstone picks and throws in a motion as Axar hares back to the batting end. But the throw is released very flat and accurately to the keeper. Axar Patel puts in a dive but Phil Salt is quick enough to collect and whip the bails off. Axar walks back to the dugout.

Pitched right up, around off and fuller, Axar Patel shovels it out to the cover region. No single taken.

FOUR! Nice shot! A half-volley offered around off, Axar Patel creates some room for himself and hits it over covers for a boundary.

A pinpoint yorker from Overton, on middle, Axar carves it out back to the bowler.

A low full toss on middle, Axar Patel hits it along the ground to the left of long on for a couple of runs.

Who will bowl the final over? It will be Jamie Overton. 2-0-41-0 so far for Jamie.

Another dot to end the over! Only 3 from it! At 147.5 kph, Wood targets the blockhole, on middle and leg, Mohammed Shami clears his front leg and smashes it to long off. He is halfway through for a single but is denied by Axar.

Play and a miss! Skids through from a back of a length, outside off, Mohammed Shami misses to ramp it up.

Hard length, angling on the pads, Axar Patel works towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

An appeal for LBW from Wood, but not given! Spears a good-length delivery, on middle and leg, Mohammed Shami stays put and tries to whip it across but misses. The ball deflects off the front pad and rolls to the backward point region. They cross for a leg bye.

Cannons in a toe-crushing yorker on the pads does Wood, at 153.8 kph, Mohammed Shami is late to jam his bat down and it whistles past the leg stump.

Length-delivery around leg, Axar clips it towards deep square leg for a single.

Mohammed Shami walks out to bat.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! An inning to remember for a lifetime from Abhishek Sharma! The Wankhede Stadium rises and acknowledges the left-hander as he walks back on a swashbuckling 135 (54). The English players too, run toward him and appreciate his knock. Coming to the delivery, another googly from Adil Rashid, full and tossed up on off, Abhishek Sharma tries to go aerially, inside-out over cover but mistimes it and ends up offering a simple catch to Jofra Archer at deep cover.

SIX! Thank you, says Abhishek! Number 13 for the left-hander! Adil provides a lot of loop on it and dishes out a googly, full and on middle, Abhishek Sharma reads it well and tonks it over the bowler's head for a cracking six.

Not too full, around off, Axar Patel hits it to deep cover for a single.

On middle, Abhishek Sharma walks down the pitch and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

WIDE! Keeps it outside leg again, tries to spin it back into the batter with a wrong'un but it doesn't spin much. Wide called.

WIDE! Flat and quick, but down leg. Left alone.

SIX! Goes the distance, again! Adil drops a genuine freebie, a half-volley on the middle, Abhishek Sharma takes a decent stride forward and smashes it straight down the ground for a massive 90-meter six.

Sees Abhishek stepping down the track, Rashid sprays it really wide outside off to keep it away from the batter's reach. Abhishek reaches for it and hits it over cover for a couple of runs.

FOUR! Straight as an arrow! Pitched up again by Carse, on the stumps, Axar Patel makes some room for himself and lifts the ball cleanly over the bowler's head, and bisects the long on and long off fielders for a boundary.

Good length, around off, Abhishek flat-bats it down to widish long on for a single.

SIX! Clean as a whistle! Full and into the arc, Abhishek Sharma finds the ball in his slot and swings through the line. Parks it behind long on for a six. His 11th six tonight, and the most by any Indian batter in T20Is.

Hits the deck hard around off, Axar Patel stays leg side and cuts it to deep point for a single.

Much fuller and on middle, Abhishek Sharma drills it down to long on for a single.

FOUR! And he keeps doing it effortlessly from the other end! Fuller and a slower one, on off, Abhishek Sharma smashes it right back down the ground for a boundary.

A snorter of a delivery! Short and a steep bumper on the top of the stumps, attacking the bodyline, Axar Patel arches back as the ball whistles past to the keeper.

Axar Patel is the new man in.

OUT! LBW! An appeal for LBW from Archer and given! Rinku Singh instantly challenges it and opts for a review! Archer fires it in, keeps the length full and on the stump line, it skids through and hurries the batter on the way. Rinku Singh gets half-forward but his bat stays behind the pads as he looks to defend it. UltraEdge shows that no bat is involved and the ball has made contact with the front pad first. Ball Tracking comes up and shows that the ball is hitting the off stump. Well, the wickets keep tumbling at the other end as India have now been reduced to 202/6.

And again! Rinku flicks this fuller-length delivery from the pads, hits it along the ground to deep square leg for two more.

Two is the call from Rinku and they will scrape through! Fuller than a good length, on the stumps, Rinku Singh flicks it in front of deep square leg and hares back for the second. The 200 comes up for India!

FOUR! Whipped away nicely! On the pads, an attempted yorker gone wrong from Archer, as he bowls it full, Rinku Singh gets a bit inside the line and clips it way too fine for a boundary at deep fine.

Spears it fuller and around off with a hint of an inward movement, Rinku Singh drives it on the up to the cover region and finds the fielder there.

Jofra Archer returns for the final over of his spell. He is 3-0-47-0 so far.

From around the wicket to the left-hander, on a good length, outside off, Abhishek Sharma reaches out but fails to get any bat on it.

On a hard length, on middle, Rinku Singh nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single to get off the mark.

Rinku Singh is in at number 7.

OUT! TAKEN! Hardik Pandya has picked out the fielder in the deep to absolute perfection. He cannot quite believe it. On a length, on the pads from over the wicket, Hardik Pandya looks to whip it away but fails to get the elevation. He also does not manage to find the gap. Hits it flat and straight down the throat of deep square leg where Liam Livingstone takes a reverse cup catch around his face. Wood has his second wicket of the night.

SIX! Stand and deliver! This is on a back of a length, over middle, it sits up to be hit, at waist height, Hardik Pandya stays deep in the crease and hammers it over deep mid-wicket for a six.

Low full toss, on middle, Abhishek Sharma taps it to long on for a single.

TOUGH CHANCE! Serves it on a good length, on off, Hardik Pandya presses back and looks to launch it back over the bowler's head. Wood sticks out his right hand over his head but the ball does not stick in his grasp. A single is taken as the ball gets parried away off the palm towards mid on.

On a hard length, on off, Hardik Pandya flat bats it down to long on for a single.

Missed out! Slower one by Carse, on a back of a length but the line is way down leg, Hardik Pandya has a swing at it and tries to get it over short fine leg. He is early into the shot and toe-ends the shot beside the pitch on the leg side.

On the off stump, on a length, flicked through mid-wicket for a single by Sharma.

On a nagging length, on off, Hardik Pandya hits it on the rise in front of long off for a single.

Hardik Pandya is in at number 6.

OUT! CAUGHT! Brydon Carse continues to chip away at the wickets at the other end! Third wicket in as many overs for Carse. A well-directed bumper from around the wicket, at the left shoulder and gets a good lift off the deck. Shivam Dube is hurried on the pull and the ball gets big on him. Gets a top edge and it gets skied towards deep fine leg where Adil Rashid does not completely manage to settle himself under the ball but does well to get his hands out in front to complete the catch. Shivam Dube departs for a blistering 30 (13) and India are 182/4.

FOUR! Misfield and it races away! On a back of a length, on off, Shivam Dube gets on top of the bounce and smashes it towards mid off where the fielder is a bit tate to get down and it goes through his legs for a boundary.

FOUR! Sliced away! Slanting away, off-cutter, on a length, Abhishek Sharma is early into the shot as he looks to get it up and over point. One hand comes off the bat but he gets more than enough elevation to clear point for a boundary.

On a good length, on off, Shivam Dube slaps it down to long off for a single.

A loud shout for LBW but the umpire shakes his head! Jamie Overton is convinced and England take the review. It looked to have pitched outside leg from the over-the-wicket angle to the naked eye. Very full by Jamie, around leg, Abhishek tries to get his front leg out of the way and whip it away but misses. Gets beaten on the inside edge and wears it on the front pad. A leg bye is taken as the ball rolls away on the off side. The UltraEdge shows no bat but as expected, the Ball Tracking shows that the ball has pitched outside leg. England lose a review.

Is that out? England have opted for a review on LBW against Abhishek Sharma. UltraEdge shows no bat involved as the ball is passing under the bottom edge of the bat before pinging on the front pad. Ball Tracking shows that the ball is pitching outside the leg stump. NOT OUT!

On a back of a length, on off, Shivam Dube punches it past extra cover for a single.

FOUR! Streaky! Overton comes from over the wicket and pushes it across, fuller in length, Shivam Dube throws his hands at the delivery and it comes off the toe end of the bat. It races past short third for a boundary.

SIX! Launched down the ground! Right in the slot from around the wicket, on off, Shivam Dube clears his front leg and gets under the ball to tonk it over long off for a six.

Takes pace off does Archer and this is on a hard length, on middle, Shivam Dube drags the pull towards deep backward square leg for a single. 13 runs off the over. Archer's figures read 3-0-47-0.

Low full toss, on middle, knocked down to long on for a single.

On the pads, on a length, Shivam Dube looks to help it away. Gets an inside edge onto the pads and it dribbles to the right of the keeper for a single.

SIX! All the way! Archer goes short once again, over middle, Shivam Dube is waiting on the back foot and takes his eyes off the ball just at the last minute. Gets more of a top edge and the pace on the ball results in the ball sailing way over deep fine leg for a six.

FOUR! In the gap! Archer bangs it into the deck, over off and middle, Shivam Dube goes for the pull and manages to split the two fielders in the deep at square leg and mid-wicket for a boundary.

Starts well does Archer on his return to the attack! Nails the yorker, at the stumps, Shivam Dube jams it out.

Almost chopped it back onto the stumps! On a back of a length, over off, Shivam Dube hops and stays leg side of the ball. Looks to cut it away but gets an inside edge that sneaks past the leg stump and rolls down to deep fine leg for a single.

Very full, on off, drilled to extra cover for a single by AS.

Short and on off, pushed to cover by Abhishek Sharma.

Bangs it on a hard length, on middle, Shivam Dube hops and fends it down beside the pitch on the off side for a single to get off the mark.

Shivam Dube is in at number 5.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Wickets off successive overs for Brydon Carse! End of a quiet series for the Indian skipper. On a length, on the pads, Suryakumar Yadav plants his front foot across and tries to play the pick-up shot. A hint of late away seam movement results in the ball catching the leading edge and it goes straight up. It goes behind the wicket on the leg side. The keeper Phil Salt calls for it as he moves to his left and the ball is swerving in the air but he keeps his eyes all the way through and gobbles it near his chest.

100 FOR ABHISHEK IN 37 BALLS! Second fastest ton in a T20I game involving two full-member nations. He punches the air in delight and the southpaw has lit up the Wankhede tonight. On a length, on off, Abhishek Sharma pushes it wide of cover and takes the single to get to the milestone. Removes the helmet and soaks in all the applause from the crowd and his teammates.

Wide! Carse sprays a low full toss, down leg, Abhishek Sharma lets it go.

Drinks break! Well, we all need a breather, don't we? But more than anyone, England will be hoping for this break, as they have been put to the sword in the first 10 overs. Abhishek Sharma has taken them all around the park, and England seem to be running out of ideas. The highest total ever scored in T20 cricket at the Wankhede Stadium is 244, set by Madhya Pradesh against Meghalaya in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy game. That record is very much in danger today, given the blistering start we have seen so far.

Dragged length, around off, Suryakumar Yadav slaps it hard but finds Liam Livingstone at backward point who makes a good stop. Halfway through then, India are 143/2.

Very slow through the air, outside off, and grips away from the right-hander. Suryakumar Yadav gets it off a thick outside edge that runs past the right of the first slip. Liam Livingstone chases the ball to deep third from backward point and restricts it to a couple of runs only.

Into the line of the stumps, on leg, drilled down to long on for a single.

FOUR! Smashed! Moves to 98 now! Flat and short across off, a wrong'un on offer from Adil, Abhishek Sharma shimmies down the track and slaps it over cover for a cracking boundary.

A low full toss outside off, Abhishek steps ahead and drives but finds the fielder at cover.

A wrong'un, on a good length, outside off. Abhishek lets it go through to the keeper.

The Indian skipper, Suryakumar Yadav walks in at number 4.

OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Finally, some respite for England! Carse bangs it into the surface by taking all the pace off from the leather, and keeps the line of attack over the top of the off-stump, Tilak Varma prepares himself to execute the ramp shot but gets deceived by the lack of pace. Goes through and a thick edge is found which travels straight back to the keeper. Phil Salt takes a regulation catch behind the sticks. Tilak Varma departs on a brisk 24 (15). Brydon Carse breaks this 115-run partnership and India are 136/2.

A low full toss on the pads. Abhishek whips it to widish long on for a single.

SIX! Into his 90s now, is Abhishek! He has accessed that area so effortlessly! Brydon Carse bowls fuller and around off, from around the stumps, Abhishek Sharma takes a good stride forward and picks the slower one well, and tonks it over mid off for a huge six.

Into the blockhole, on off, at around 136 kph, Tilak Varma carves it out to long off for a single.

A rare dot! Hard length, skids through outside off, Tilak Varma stands tall and slashes but misses as the ball goes above his angled bat.

A slower ball, into the blockhole, on the leg stump, Abhishek Sharma flicks it down to long on for a single.

Darted in fuller and on off, Abhishek Sharma shimmies down the track and drills it wide of long off for a single to end the over. 16 runs off this over.

SIX! Well, this is some sensational batting exhibition! Tossed up, into the slot, on off, Abhishek Sharma lofts it over cover with one hand coming off the grip, but times it so well that it sails behind deep cover for a six. The 100-run stand comes up between these two as well.

On the leg stump line, on a good length, Tilak rocks back and nudges it to deep mid-wicket for an easy single.

Attacks the stumps, quick and on a length, Abhishek works it through covers for a single.

SIX! He is just dealing in sixes at the moment! Stand and deliver! Lands it outside off on a length, Abhishek Sharma stands tall and pulls it aerially over long on for a huge six. It has gone several rows behind!

Liam bowls it from around the stumps, short and over middle, Tilak Varma punches it down to long off for a single.

Back of a length, turning on the pads, Tilak Varma tucks it across behind square to the leg side for a single.

Length, on the stumps, Abhishek steps down again and slashes it past cover for a single.

SIX! SHOT! Full and into the slot again, Abhishek steps down the track and lifts the ball up and over the bowler's head. Finds the middle of the bat this time and parks it behind the sightscreen.

SIX! Goodness me! He is in some sublime form! Not quite off the middle of the bat, but it sails well over! A front-of-the-hand fuller ball, on off, Abhishek Sharma taps his front foot out and slams it behind long off for a six. 100 UP FOR INDIA IN JUST 39 BALLS!

Looped up, full and on off, Tilak Varma leans forward and looks to drive but gets a thick inside edge and the ball runs to deep backward square leg for a single.

Pitched full and on the stumps, Sharma smashes it down the ground, but along the grass for a single at widish long on.

Fired in fuller and on leg, Tilak Varma misses to get any bat on it and the ball deflects off the pads and runs behind the keeper to his left. The batters scamper for the second run. India end their Powerplay at 95/1. Their highest Powerplay score in T20I cricket to date.

FOUR! Nicely done! Full and on middle, Tilak Varma changes his stance and reverse sweeps it over the cover-point region for another boundary.

FOUR! Classy! Length ball, on off, Tilak Varma hangs back and finds the gap between mid off and cover for a cracking boundary.

A real drag-down on off, Tilak stays leg side and goes for the cut but misses.

Good length outside off,  Abhishek gets forward and looks to loft it over covers but mistimes it to long off for a run.

FOUR! India's highest Powerplay score ever in T20I cricket against any opposition and still, five balls to go! Pitched right in the slot, on off, Abhishek Sharma carves it over point for a boundary.

Change? Yup. Liam Livingstone is brought into the attack now.

FOUR! 25 runs off the over! Pace taken off, on a length, on middle, Tilak Varma holds his shape and lofts it back over the bowler's head for yet another boundary.

SIX! Third maximum of the over! Dug in short by Overton, on middle, Tilak Varma swivels for the pull but gets a top edge and it sails way over the deep fine leg fence for a six.

Lands it full, on off, Abhishek Sharma firms the drive to long off for a single.

Another full toss, outside off, Abhishek Sharma reaches out and carves it wide of point for a couple of runs.

SIX! FIFTY FOR ABHISHEK! This has been ball-striking of the highest order and the Wankhede crowd is up on their feet! Overton misses his mark and ends up serving a low full toss, at the stumps, Abhishek Sharma does not miss out as he presents a straight bat and smokes it back over the bowler's head for half a dozen. Abhishek gets to his fifty in 17 balls - the second fastest in this format for an Indian batter.

SIX! Jamie is welcomed with a six! Overton starts with an off-cutter from over the wicket, on off, on a length, Abhishek Sharma holds his shape and launches it over long off for a six.

Will Archer get another over? Nope. Jamie Overton is introduced into the attack now.

Gets the yorker in, on middle and leg, Abhishek Sharma gets his bat down and squeezes it out wide of cover for a single.

SIX! 50 UP FOR INDIA! Wood bangs it in short but offers width on off, Abhishek Sharma rises with the bounce and flays it over point for a six.

Swing and a miss! On the top of the middle stump, Abhishek Sharma backs away and gives the bowler the charge. Ends up giving himself too much room and fails to connect.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Wood hurls it full, on off, Abhishek Sharma gets his hands through the line of the ball and presents a straight bat. Beats mid off to his left for four more.

FOUR! Up and over! Wood goes short but it is not high enough to trouble the batter, on off, Abhishek Sharma gets on his toes and clears mid-wicket with the pull for a boundary.

On a back of a length, going across, Tilak Varma taps it wide of cover for a single.

SIX! Two in two from Abhishek but this is even better! Archer changes his length as he goes full, on middle, Abhishek Sharma skips down the track and gets under the ball to tonk it over cover for six more. Another expensive over from Archer. 16 runs off the first over and 18 from this one.

SIX! Dispatched! Jofra Archer errs as he offers width on off, on a shortish length, Abhishek Sharma frees his arms and gets on top of the bounce to slap it over point for a six.

No timing but Abhishek gets away with it! Fuller in length, on off, Abhishek Sharma looks to go back over the bowler's head. The bat turns in his hand and it goes straight up but it evades the backtracking Jos Buttler at mid off. Two runs taken.

Archer responds by pulling the length back and the line is tighter as well, around the left shoulder, Abhishek Sharma arches back and tries to ramp it over the keeper but misses.

FOUR! Hit with real authority! On a nagging length, on middle, Abhishek Sharma puts the dancing shoes on and stays leg side of the ball to pump it over cover for a boundary.

Angling in, at the stumps, on a good length, Abhishek Sharma hangs back and stabs it down on the off side.

Pushed across the left-hander, on a good length, left alone by Tilak Varma.

Tilak Varma walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! TAKEN! Sanju Samson falls to the short ball once again! Holes out to deep square leg for the second game in a row and Jofra Archer is again involved in his dismissal, this time with a catch. Wood stays over the wicket and dishes out a short ball, at the batter, Sanju Samson is tucked up for room and is unable to get his hands through the shot. Does not get any elevation and hits it flat and straight to deep square leg where Jofra Archer takes a safe catch around his waist. Sanju Samson tosses the bat in the air wearing a wry smile on his face and walks back to the dugout on 16 (7).

In the channel on off, on a length, Abhishek Sharma opens the bat face and guides it to deep backward point for a single.

At 153.3 kph, angling away, on a good length, Abhishek Sharma tries to muscle it through the off side but miscues it off the inner half of the bat to the right of deep square leg for another brace.

Wood digs it in short, at the left shoulder of the batter, Abhishek Sharma is a bit hurried on the pull and he fails to ride the bounce. Gets enough bat on it to clear the man at mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Charges in from over the wicket and nails the wide yorker to the left-hander, Abhishek Sharma reaches out and opens the bat face to use the pace but misses.

Mark Wood with his express pace is ready to steam in from the far end.

FOUR! Up and over! Into the wicket again, outside off, Sanju Samson gets the width he needs and he throws his hands at it. He is airborne while playing the shot as he hops. Flays it over short third for a boundary. End of an eventful first over.

SIX! Not quite from the middle of the bat but Samson will take it! Archer bends his back and bangs in a bumper, over off, Sanju Samson stays on the back foot and takes the short ball. Gets it high on the bat as he swivels for the pull but he manages to clear the deep backward square leg fence.

An optimistic shout for LBW! Archer dishes a full delivery, outside off, Sanju Samson goes deep in the crease and shuffles across again. Has a swipe across the line but gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball strikes him on the back leg well outside the line of the off stump.

Samson has taken a blow on his finger and the physio is out to check him up. A bandage is being wrapped around his right index finger. Looks alright to continue now. But that must have stung him hard.

This kicks up a bit and nips back in, on a short of a good length, on middle, Sanju Samson moves across his stumps but gets cramped up for room. Tries to fend it down and wears it on the glove. Samson takes his glove off and checks the index finger of his right hand before calling the physio.

Swing and a miss! At 142.5 kph, on a hard length, on off, this skids through, Sanju Samson backs away this time and slashes but fails to connect.

SIX! BANG! No sighters needed for Sanju Samson! Jofra Archer steams in from over the wicket and digs it in short, around off, Sanju Samson stays deep in the crease and walks across the stumps. Nails the pull flat and to the left of deep square leg for a six.

Well then, we are all set for the action to begin in Mumbai! As always, it's box-office housefull at the Wankhede with the crowd buzzing and cheering. The umpires and the players now make their way out to the middle. The English players take their respective fielding positions. Out walks the Indian opening pair of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma. Featuring in the fifth T20I game on the bounce in the series, Jofra Archer has the new ball and is all in readiness to kick off the proceedings for England. Samson to face. The umpire calls 'Let's Play' and here we go...

The Indian skipper, Suryakumar Yadav says that they wanted to bat first. Mentions that the wicket looks good for batting and with a little bit of breeze around, he hopes that there will be no dew. Expects a packed house and he wants the players to raise their hands and step up to take responsibility. Informs that Mohammed Shami comes in for Arshdeep Singh.

The captain of England, Jos Buttler says they have played some good cricket in patches and want to grab those special moments in the game. Adds that the vibe in the team is good and also mentions that it is one of the great venues with a fantastic crowd and atmosphere. Observes that it is a good wicket and he informs that Mark Wood comes in the side. Cheekily mentions that they have four impact subs.

England (Playing XI) - Phil Salt (WK), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (C), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood (In for Saqib Mahmood).

India (Playing XI) - Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami (In for Arshdeep Singh), Varun Chakravarthy.

TOSS - England have won the toss and they will BOWL first.

PITCH REPORT - Nick Knight and Murali Kartik are near the deck. Kartik points out that the boundary count is quite high, with square boundaries measuring 64 and 63 meters, while the straight boundaries stretch to 71 meters. Adds that the pitch is made of red soil. Knight notes that near the crease, the surface is dry with visible cracks. Mentions that as you move down the wicket, there's a bit of grass, and it looks quite compact. Reckons that there will be help for the pacers due to the grass covering.

India have won their last three T20Is at the Wankhede Stadium. As for the toss dynamics, the 2024 Indian T20 League produced an even split - of the six night games, three were won by teams batting first and three by teams chasing. So, there's not much to dissect in terms of a clear advantage. Stick around for the toss and team news.

As for India, their dominance in T20Is at home remains unshaken, with their last series loss coming against Australia in February 2019. On his homecoming as Indian captain for the first time, Suryakumar Yadav will be eager to put on a show. Shivam Dube, subbed out due to concussion in the previous match, may sit out this game, with Ramandeep Singh a possible replacement. Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami could feature tonight, getting a few overs under his belt before the rigours of the upcoming ODI series.

England have largely retained the same squad for the upcoming ODI series, with Joe Root being the only addition. The visitors will be eager to head to Nagpur with momentum on their side. Rehan Ahmed remains the only member of the touring party yet to feature in the series and could get a look-in here. England are also known for managing Jofra Archer's workload carefully, so after four consecutive appearances, he could be rested with little to gain from this final T20I.

Hello and a warm welcome, folks! The entourage has now moved to Mumbai for the fifth and final T20I of the series. With India holding an unassailable 3-1 lead, the outcome of the series has already been decided. With not much riding on this game, especially with the next T20 World Cup still a long way away, both teams will aim to finish strong.

... MATCH DAY ...

A journey that began from the City of Joy now winds its way to the City of Dreams, where the majestic Wankhede Stadium awaits the final chapter of this T20I saga between India and England. While joy remains firmly with the hosts who've clinched the series 3-1, victory remains but a distant dream for the touring side. Though some might call this fifth T20I a dead rubber, try telling that to Mumbai's passionate cricket faithful who'll pack every corner of this historic venue. The Divecha Pavilion, Garware Pavilion, Vijay Merchant Stand, and Sachin Tendulkar Stand - each section of this cricketing colosseum promises to erupt with thunderous applause for every boundary struck and wicket taken. Such is the magic of Wankhede, where even a series finale becomes a celebration of the sport itself. Also, England would rather be happy to end the series with 3-2 result rather than a 4-1, hence, they indeed still have a lot of pride to play for. After facing a tough defeat in Rajkot, India again bounced back in Pune to win the fourth match, but make no mistake, the Men In Blue have been thoroughly challenged and interrogated by the Englishmen throughout the series. It has well and truly been the competition between India’s spin arsenal versus England’s thunderous pace quad. While India has clinched the series, concerns loom over their inconsistent opening partnership, primarily due to Sanju Samson's lackluster performance. His early exits during the powerplay have left India yet to achieve a fifty-run opening stand throughout the series. Adding to the worries is skipper Suryakumar Yadav's staggering dip in form, with a dismal eleven innings passing since his last fifty-plus score. While the others have covered these lapses, India would definitely like these to be nursed out. On the bowling front, Varun Chakravarthy has maintained his excellent form, consistently taking wickets with good backing from Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel. However, controversy has emerged in cricket circles regarding India's decision to bring in Harshit Rana as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube, with the opposing team questioning whether this was truly a like-for-like replacement. A lot of opinions have stirred in, some in support and some in objection. While Jos Buttler and Ben Duckett have been the reliable anchors, their batting lineup has seen different heroes emerge at crucial moments. Yet, a recurring nemesis haunts the English camp - their mid-innings collapse against spin bowling. This Achilles' heel struck again in Pune, where victory was within touching distance before their innings unraveled in familiar fashion. What should have been a comfortable chase turned into a procession of batters walking back to the pavilion, their ambitions undone by a mix of rash shot selection. The English pace attack has been firing on all cylinders, highlighted by Saqib Mahmood's devastating spell that tore through India's top order, claiming three vital wickets. Adil Rashid has been equally impressive, weaving his magic with masterful spin bowling. After featuring in four straight matches, Jofra Archer might make way for Mark Wood as part of England's rotation policy. With the series result already settled, India too could use this opportunity to test their bench strength, giving chances to players waiting for their turn. The Wankhede Stadium awaits what promises to be a thrilling encounter.