
IND vs ENG: On Sunday, in the fourth T20 match from a five-match series between India and England, the Indian cricket team defeated the visitors by 15 runs with an impressive total of 3-1 over the series. Chasing India’s challenging score of 181 runs, it was the batting performance of England which was never expected to do justice to India’s bowling by scoring 166 runs.
Even though the match saw its share of ups and downs, five Indian players were at the forefront of the match to emerge as heroes, who by their spectacular performance, turned the tide in favor of India. Let us go through them.
Hardik Pandya: The Power-Hitter Who Steered India’s Battingin IND vs ENG 4th T20
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Hardik Pandya, the experienced all-rounder, played a vital role in India’s victory, showcasing his aggressive batting style in a crucial phase of the game. India was in a tough spot, losing wickets at regular intervals, but Hardik Pandya’s cameo of 53 runs off just 30 balls with 4 sixes and 4 fours injected much-needed momentum into the total. This knock not only ensured that India had a decent total of 181 runs but also ensured that the English disciplined bowling was met at par.
Shivam Dube: Opportunity Knocks in IND vs ENG

Shivam Dube, playing for the first time in the series, capitalized on the opportunity and did nearly the same thing. He batted aggressively, scoring 53 runs to go with the kind of attack displayed by Hardik Pandya. Starting slowly, he began to play shots with power as the innings went on, getting Team India into a position to compete with a total.
Unfortunately, due to a concussion, Dube could not come out to play, and Harshit Rana replaced him on the field. However, Dube’s knock proved to be the best preparation for a battle that looked daunting for England.
Harshit Rana: Debutant Turned Superstar in IND vs ENG, 4th T20

It was a day when debutant Harshit Rana turned out to be one of the game’s most valuable assets. He came onto the field as a substitute for Dube and took the opportunity to prove his worth with the ball. Rana’s performance was nothing short of extraordinary.
In his first T20 match for India, he claimed 4 wickets for 33 runs in his 4-over spell, effectively dismantling England’s batting order. His spell turned the match in India’s favor, making him the X-factor of the match and a match-winner on debut.
Ravi Bishnoi: The Breakthrough Specialist

Ravi Bishnoi, India’s young and talented leg-spinner, continued to impress with his sharp spin bowling. In a match where the English batsmen were looking comfortable at the crease, Bishnoi’s spell of 3 wickets for 28 runs played a pivotal role in breaking the partnerships and applying pressure. His ability to strike at crucial moments ensured that England never truly got comfortable in their chase. Bishnoi’s skillful bowling helped disrupt England’s rhythm and added further strength to India’s already potent bowling attack.
Varun Chakravarthy: The Spin Wizard

The other key spinner for India, Varun Chakravarthy, played when it mattered most. Although he was rather silent in the early stages of the game, his magical spin bowling in the later overs gave a new dimension to India’s bowling effort. Chakravarthy picked 2 wickets, removing dangerous batters from England’s ranks, Harry Brook and Brendan Carse, both of whom were looking settled.
Chakravarthy and his ability to break partnerships by keeping the back of the batting order on England were very key in making India hold the dominance of the whole chase.
It was a Group Effort Victory
The case of India vs England’s fourth match T20 success was achieved through some collective brilliance, and these five have been instrumental. Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube took matters into their own hands with the bat, while the bowlers, including Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, and Varun Chakravarthy, strangled the chase by England with fantastic spells.
They combined to seal a 15-run win for India, thus inching closer to winning the series with a 3-1 lead. This match displayed the strength of the Indian squad and how it came to be when they needed to perform at their best, thereby reinforcing their dominance in the T20 format.
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