India Extends World Record Streak at Home with Thrilling Win over England

Pune, January 31 - The Indian cricket team has extended their world record streak at home with a thrilling victory over England in the fourth T20I match of the series, played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium. With this win, India have now bagged three wins out of four and are on the verge of clinching the series 3-1.

The hosts were given a scare but managed to cross the line in the end, ultimately securing a 15-run victory over England. The match was a thrilling contest, with both teams displaying impressive batting and bowling skills.

India's innings was anchored by half-centuries from Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya, who put up an 87-run stand for the sixth wicket to help India post a strong total of 181 on board. England had run India for money in the fourth T20I but ultimately fell short.

The English team began well with Ben Duckett and Phil Salt taking them to 62/0 in just 5.5 overs, but Ravi Bishnoi made the much-needed breakthrough when he sent back Duckett before Axar Patel cleaned up Salt. A big moment came in the game when Harshit Rana was allowed to bowl after being named concussion substitute for Shivam Dube, who was hit on his head in the final over of India's innings.

Harshit took three wickets for 33 runs and struck in his first over, giving India's bowling a much-needed boost. The visitors eventually bowled out for 166 in 19.4 overs.

With this win, India have extended their world record streak to 17 consecutive unbeaten series at home, dating back to 2019-20. This achievement solidifies the country's position as one of the top cricketing nations in the world.

Series Standings: India - 3 wins England - 1 win