The fourth match of the series at Mullanpur Stadium delivered edge-of-the-seat drama as India clinched a nail-biting 1-wicket victory over England, taking control of the series in spectacular fashion.

India’s Bowlers Trigger England Collapse

India’s bowlers produced a disciplined and aggressive performance to bundle England out for just 81 in 8.4 overs. The standout performer was Varun Chakravarthy, who spun a web around England’s batting lineup, picking up a brilliant 4/23 in his 2 overs. His spell dismantled the middle order and ensured England never built momentum.

Jasprit Bumrah supported well with 2 wickets, maintaining tight control and striking at crucial moments, while Hardik Pandya and Ravichandran Ashwin chipped in with a wicket each.

England struggled throughout their innings, with only Jos Buttler (16 off 6) and Jofra Archer (20 off 10) offering resistance. Frequent wickets and lack of partnerships kept them under pressure, resulting in a below-par total.

England Fight Back to Create a Thriller

Chasing 82, India seemed to be in control early, thanks to a quick start from Abhishek Sharma (17 off 8). However, England staged a dramatic comeback with the ball, triggering a middle-order collapse.

Mark Wood and Adil Rashid led the fightback with two wickets each, while Jofra Archer and Liam Livingstone applied constant pressure. India lost wickets in quick succession, turning a straightforward chase into a tense finish.

Varun Chakravarthy Finishes What He Started

With the match hanging in the balance and India needing just a few runs, it was once again Varun Chakravarthy who rose to the occasion. Showing nerves of steel, he scored the crucial winning runs, remaining unbeaten on 4 off 2 balls and sealing the victory with just 1.1 overs to spare.

Key Moments & Takeaways

• Match Winner: Varun Chakravarthy – A game-changing all-round performance (4 wickets and the winning runs).
• Turning Point: England’s late bowling surge that nearly flipped the game, but couldn’t complete the comeback.
• India’s Strength: Depth in both bowling and lower-order batting proved decisive under pressure.
• Series Impact: India takes a crucial lead, putting England in a must-win situation for the next match.

Conclusion

This match was a perfect example of T10 cricket’s unpredictability. India dominated with the ball but had to fight till the very end with the bat. England showed great resilience to push the game deep, but Varun Chakravarthy’s composure under pressure ultimately made the difference.

With this thrilling win, India sealed the series, and carrying strong momentum into the final match.