England Vs India 4th T20I ended in another disappointing result for India as England cruised to a commanding nine-wicket victory in the fourth match of the five-game T20I series. Chasing a target of 159, the hosts reached the finish line with remarkable ease in just 13.5 overs, thanks to unbeaten half-centuries from Harry Brook and Phil Salt.
With the emphatic victory, England have taken an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the series, leaving the fifth and final T20I on July 11 as only a chance for India to end the tour on a positive note.
England Make Light Work of 159-Run Chase
England’s batting lineup dominated from the very beginning of the chase. After losing Jos Buttler cheaply, Harry Brook and Phil Salt combined to produce an outstanding unbeaten partnership that completely took the game away from India.
Captain Harry Brook played an aggressive innings of 79 not out off just 35 balls, smashing eight boundaries and four sixes. He brought up his half-century in only 21 deliveries, putting relentless pressure on the Indian bowlers.
At the other end, Phil Salt provided perfect support with an equally composed innings of 59 not out from 42 balls, including nine fours and a six. He completed his fifty in 34 deliveries before finishing the chase alongside Brook.
England raced to 100 runs inside just nine overs, highlighting the dominance of their batting performance. India managed only one breakthrough during the innings when Arshdeep Singh dismissed Jos Buttler for eight runs.
Shreyas Iyer’s Fighting Knock Rescues India
Earlier in the match, India posted 158 for 7 in 20 overs, a total that ultimately proved well below par on a batting-friendly surface.
Captain Shreyas Iyer was the standout performer for the visitors, remaining unbeaten on 80 from 49 balls. His innings featured four boundaries and five sixes and helped India recover after losing wickets at regular intervals.
Iyer reached his half-century from 33 deliveries and continued to attack in the closing overs, but he received limited support from the rest of the batting lineup.
Shivam Dube contributed 22 runs from 23 balls before being dismissed by Will Jacks, while Tilak Varma added 11 runs. Abhishek Sharma scored 16, Vaibhav Suryavanshi made 15, and Ishan Kishan managed only four runs.
Washington Sundar was dismissed for five, while Axar Patel was run out for just one, preventing India from building the momentum needed for a bigger total.
India crossed the 100-run mark in the 14th over, but England’s disciplined bowling attack ensured the visitors never gained complete control of the innings.
England Bowlers Keep India Under Pressure
England’s bowlers maintained tight control throughout the innings by picking up wickets at crucial moments. Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Adil Rashid and Will Jacks all played important roles in restricting India’s scoring rate.
Regular breakthroughs prevented India from forming substantial partnerships, forcing Shreyas Iyer to shoulder most of the responsibility in the middle order.
The disciplined bowling performance laid the perfect platform for England’s explosive batting display during the chase.
Series Already Decided Before Final Match
With this victory, England have secured an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. The hosts have consistently outperformed India in both batting and bowling across the series, leaving the visitors searching for answers ahead of the final game.
India will now look to finish the tour with a consolation win in the fifth T20I, while England will aim to complete the series with another strong performance and extend their winning momentum.
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Score Summary
India: 158/7 in 20 overs
Shreyas Iyer 80* (49)
Shivam Dube 22 (23)
Abhishek Sharma 16 (14)
Vaibhav Suryavanshi 15 (10)
England: 159/1 in 13.5 overs
Harry Brook 79* (35)
Phil Salt 59* (42)
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Result: England won by 9 wickets.
England’s comprehensive performance in the England Vs India 4th T20I showcased their strength in both departments. While Shreyas Iyer produced a determined innings for India, England’s clinical bowling followed by the explosive partnership between Harry Brook and Phil Salt ensured another one-sided victory, giving the home side an unbeatable advantage in the series ahead of the final T20I.
