What happened when India and England met last time in a T20I series?

Team India is set to begin their five-match T20I series against England under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy on January 22, 2025. The series opener will be held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This marks the first bilateral T20I series between the two sides since 2022. Notably, the last time England played a T20I series in India was in 2021. The 2022 three-match T20I series took place in England, where India emerged victorious 2-1 under Rohit Sharma’s leadership.

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1st Match

In that 2022 series, India won the opener in Southampton by a convincing 50-run margin. After opting to bat first, India scored 198/8 in 20 overs, with Hardik Pandya top-scoring with 51 runs off 33 balls. England was bowled out for 148 in 19.3 overs. Hardik was the standout performer with the ball as well, taking four wickets for 33 runs in four overs. For his all-round brilliance, he was named Player of the Match.

2nd Match

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The second T20I in Birmingham saw India batting first again after England won the toss. India posted 170/8 in 20 overs, thanks to Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 46 off 29 balls. Chris Jordan shone for England with figures of 4/27 in four overs. However, England faltered in their chase, being dismissed for 121 in 17 overs. India won by 49 runs, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar earning the Player of the Match award for his exceptional bowling performance of 3/15 in three overs. This victory secured the series for India with an unassailable 2-0 lead.

3rd Match

In the final match at Nottingham, England aimed to salvage some pride. Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to bat first, leading his side to a formidable total of 215/7 in 20 overs. Dawid Malan played a spectacular knock of 77 off 39 balls, striking at 197.43 with six fours and five sixes. In response, Suryakumar delivered a breathtaking innings of 117 off 55 balls at a strike rate of 212.72, featuring 14 fours and six sixes. Despite his efforts, India managed only 198/9 in 20 overs, falling short by 17 runs. England’s Reece Topley was named Player of the Match for his impressive figures of 3/22 in four overs.

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In the series, Suryakumar was the leading run-scorer, amassing 171 runs in three innings at an average of 57.00 and a strike rate of 201.17, including one century. Hardik Pandya took the most wickets for India, claiming five in two matches with an economy of 8.85. However, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was named Player of the Series for his outstanding bowling, taking four wickets in two matches at an economy of 6.25.

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