England secured a thrilling 7-run victory over India in the fourth men's T20 international at Old Trafford on Thursday, clinching the five-match series with an unassailable 3-1 lead.
Match Summary
Batting first, England posted 183 for 7 in their 20 overs, with Jonny Bairstow top-scoring with 73 off 48 balls. In response, India managed 176 for 8, falling short despite a valiant 52 from Suryakumar Yadav.
England's bowlers held their nerve in the final overs, with Chris Jordan taking 3 for 27 and Adil Rashid conceding just 24 runs in his four overs.
Key Performances
Jonny Bairstow's innings included 8 fours and 3 sixes, providing a solid foundation after England won the toss. India's chase was anchored by Suryakumar Yadav, who hit 5 fours and 2 sixes, but regular wickets hindered their progress.
According to England captain Jos Buttler, "It was a fantastic team effort. The bowlers executed their plans perfectly under pressure."
Series Impact
The victory gives England an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, with the final match scheduled for Sunday at the same venue. India's captain Rohit Sharma admitted, "We were 20 runs short. England bowled well in the death overs."
