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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - England won the toss and choose to bowl first
India beat England by 150 runs
Out of the eight T20Is played at the Wankhede, six have been won by the team that called the toss correctly, making it clear that the outcome of the coin flip could heavily influence the match.
Back India to win this game and make it 4-1.
Tournament: | England tour of India, 2025 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai City, India |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 28.2°C|Overcast |
England faced a 15-run loss in a thrilling fourth T20, allowing India to secure an unbeatable 3-1 series lead. The focus now shifts to the fifth and final T20I at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. India will look to seal a 4-1 victory, while England will be eager to avoid a whitewash and salvage some pride. Wankhede is known for its run-friendly surface, making batting a key factor. The team that handles the bat better will likely emerge victorious.
India clinched a 15-run victory over England in the fourth T20I after turning things around in both innings. Sent in to bat on a batting-friendly pitch in Pune, India found themselves in early trouble at 12-3 within the first two overs. However, counter-attacking efforts from Shivam Dube (53 off 34) and Hardik Pandya (53 off 30) helped them post 181-9. The bowlers then delivered under pressure to secure the win, giving India a 3-1 lead in the series.
One of India’s strengths in this format is their depth in batting, allowing them to play an aggressive brand of cricket without relying on a single player. Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma have been in excellent form at the top, and both are expected to make an impact on this flat surface.
Suryakumar Yadav has not been at his best in this series, but given his track record in T20 cricket, playing at his home ground might be the boost he needs. India also has a strong middle and lower order with Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Rinku Singh, all capable of making quick contributions.
On the bowling front, Mohammad Shami could get another opportunity in place of Arshdeep Singh for the final T20I. There’s also a possibility that Axar Patel will make way for Harshit Rana, who came in as a concussion substitute for Dube in the last match and impressed with figures of 3-33 in his debut game. If Dube remains unavailable, Ramandeep Singh is expected to step in.
Spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi have troubled England’s batters consistently through the series, and they will be key once again in controlling the middle overs.
Key Players: Varun Chakravarthy, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma
Abhishek Sharma has scores of 29, 24, 12 & 79 runs in the series so far, he has by far been the best bowler for India this series. Given his recent form and consistency, we back the southpaw to score over 22 runs in today's match.
Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube/ Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel/ Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh Mohammad Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy
Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Shivam Dube
England let a golden opportunity slip away in the fourth T20I. They had the home side on the ropes at 12-3 but allowed them to recover and post 181. During the chase, England got off to a flying start at 62-0 within six overs, only to lose momentum with reckless batting. The middle order will need to tighten up if they want to finish the series on a high.
Despite the collapse, England’s batting lineup has plenty of firepower. Philip Salt has had a tough series, but he’s due for a turnaround. Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler, and Harry Brook have all had promising moments, and this surface should complement their style. Liam Livingstone is another name to watch, as his ability to clear the ropes makes him a serious threat, particularly against India’s spinners.
England’s bowlers have delivered strong performances throughout the series. Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood, and Jamie Overton have used pace and bounce effectively to put India’s batters under pressure. However, the biggest challenge for India has been England’s leg-spinner, who has taken four wickets while maintaining an economy of 6.50. Handling him in the middle overs will be key for the hosts if they want to avoid another batting collapse.
Key Players: Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid
After failures in the first two T20I's, Ben Duckett scored 51 & 39 runs in the last two matches. He has dominated against the Indian bowlers in the powerplay overs. We back the southpaw to continue his good run of form in today's match and score over 21 runs.
Philip Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse/ Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton, Jos Buttler, Philip Salt, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is renowned for its lively, batting-friendly pitch that offers a true bounce and consistency. The surface generally supports fast bowlers early on, providing some initial movement but eventually flattens out, allowing batsmen to dominate. The outfield is swift, supporting big shots and run-chasing. Expect plenty of runs and a few wickets for the quicks.
The weather in Mumbai will be partly cloudy but pleasant with no forecast of rain.
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Average TurnThe average score batting first at the Wankhede Stadium is 191, which shows how remarkably good this venue is for batting. The highest total posted here is India’s 240-3 versus West Indies back in 2019, a game they won by 67 runs.
One of the flattest and best batting tracks in India, the pitch at Wankhede favours the batters and with the series done & dusted in favour of India. Both teams batters will look to go berserk and a high scoring game is on the cards in today's match.
The chasing side has won five of the eight T20Is played at the Wankhede Stadium. We reckon both teams will prefer to field first here as the night dew will help the chasing team.
India and England have delivered some thrilling performances throughout the series. India have made the most of home conditions and have been the stronger side so far. That said, England have shown glimpses of dominance when they play smart, avoiding unnecessary risks. The Wankhede pitch, known for being batting-friendly, gives England a great opportunity to unleash their aggressive approach and push for a 2-3 scoreline.
India, however, remain a tough opponent with a deep batting lineup and spinners who have troubled England’s batters. This match is expected to be a high-scoring affair that could go down to the final moments. Both teams have the firepower to make an impact, but the side that handles pressure better and executes their bowling plans more effectively will come out on top. India seem slightly ahead in that regard.
Back India to win this game and make it 4-1.
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