England Complete 4-0 T20I Whitewash of India as Buttler Blasts 131
England finished their T20I series against India in emphatic style, hammering the tourists by 56 runs in the fifth and final match at Southampton to complete a crushing 4-0 series victory. A sensational 131 from Jos Buttler, backed by an unbeaten 95 from captain Harry Brook, powered England to a mammoth total and confirmed their move to the top of the T20I rankings.
How the Match Unfolded
Buttler was in imperious form, blitzing 131 from just 64 balls to anchor a colossal England innings. Alongside Brook, who finished unbeaten on 95, he shared a stand of 233 — England’s highest partnership for any wicket in T20I history — as the hosts posted a daunting 257 for 3.
Chasing 258, India were always up against it. Abhishek Sharma fell early to Jofra Archer, and although Ishan Kishan counter-attacked with a rapid fifty off 27 balls, wickets fell at regular intervals — Liam Dawson removing captain Shreyas Iyer — and India finished on 201 for 8, well short of the target.
By the Numbers
| Team | Score | Key performers |
|---|---|---|
| England | 257/3 | Jos Buttler 131 (64), Harry Brook 95* |
| India | 201/8 | Ishan Kishan 50 (27) |
| Result | England won by 56 runs; series won 4-0 | |
Key Talking Points
This was a chastening series for a new-look India and a triumphant one for England under Harry Brook. Buttler’s brilliance and the record stand with Brook were the perfect finish to a dominant campaign in which England won every completed match and dethroned India at the top of the T20I rankings. For India, the tour has raised serious questions about their batting depth and balance in the format, and offers plenty to reflect on.
What’s Next
England will look to carry this momentum forward, while India regroup and rebuild. Prime Hunt Daily will bring you full coverage and analysis from across the world of cricket.