A collective batting display followed by a sensational four-over spell by Bhuvneshwar Kumar helped India defeat England by 36 runs in the fifth Twenty20 International to claim the series 3-2 in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
England threatened to chase down a massive target but the returning Bhuvneshwar starred while Shardul Thakur provided crucial late breakthroughs.
Fifth T20I as it happened: Bhuvneshwar stars as hosts win by 36 runs, bag series 3-2
Rohit Sharma’s blistering 64 off just 34 balls laid the foundation for India’s massive total of 224/2. Skipper Virat Kohli contributed unbeaten 80 while Suryakumar Yadav scored 32 off 17 balls before Chris Jordan’s stunning piece of fielding resulted in his dismissal off Adil Rashid.
Hardik Pandya remained unbeaten on 39.
India struck early with Bhivneshwar Kumar dismissing dangerous Jason Roy for a duck and kept consistent pressure on England.
Dawid Malan (68) and Jos Buttler (52) scored half-centuries but the required run…