India vs England: Bhuvneshwar Kumar stars with ball as hosts win final T20I by 36 runs, clinch series 3-2

[caption id=“attachment_9443471” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] In a match that was a run fest, Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished with figures of 2/15 and helped India win the fifth and final T20I against England by 36 runs. He was also adjudged the Player of the Match. Sportzpics[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9443481” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] The hosts clinched the series 3-2. Along the way, there were good finds for India – Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan. The Indian selectors face a problem of plenty ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. Sportzpics[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9443531” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Shardul Thakur was expensive but picked up three wickets. Notably, he dismissed Jonny Bairstow and the well-set Dawid Malan in one over to turn the tide in India’s favour. Sportzpics[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9443491” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] The No 1 T20I batsman in the world, Malan (68 off 46), was finally among the runs in the final T20I. He struck nine fours and two maximums in his knock. Sportzpics[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9443501” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Malan was ably supported by Jos Buttler (52 off 34 balls). The duo forged a solid 129-run stand for the second wicket. Sportzpics[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9443511” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] India skipper Virat Kohli top-scored with a 52-ball 80 and stayed unbeaten till the end as the hosts set a massive target of 225 for the visitors. Kohli was also adjudged the Player of the Series. Sportzpics[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_9443521” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Rohit Sharma, Kohli’s opening partner, was brilliant as well and struck 64 off just 34 balls. His knock was laced with five sixes and four fours. Sportzpics[/caption]