Jos Buttler and Harry Brook lead England to T20 series victory over India
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 6:19 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Jos Buttler and Harry Brook powered England to a 56-run victory over India in the fifth T20I on July 11, 2026, scoring 131 and 95 runs respectively. With this win, England posted a total of 257 for three, while India managed 201 for eight. The match marked England's series victory, securing a 4-0 triumph over India. Historically, this win moves England atop the ICC T20 rankings after a challenging stretch of performances. Following this series, England continues their campaign with increased momentum in T20 cricket.
- •England scored 257 for 3 in the fifth T20I.
- •Jos Buttler scored 131 runs, and Harry Brook added 95.
- •India responded with 201 for 8 in their innings.
- •England sealed a 4-0 series win over India.
- •This match took place on July 11, 2026.
- 6:19 PMThe Guardian Sport — Jos Buttler and Harry Brook in record T20 partnership as England thrash India
"Fifth T20i: England, 257-3 beat India, 201-8, by 56 runs Buttler hits 131, Brook 95 as England seal 4-0 series win Cast your minds back to February 2022: the Partygate scandal is in full swing as news breaks of the surprise birthday party held for Boris Johnson two years earlier and four of the prime minister’s top advisers resign; Russia launches a “special military operation” in Ukraine; Adele sweeps artist, song and album of the year awards at the Brits; and India beat West Indies to go to the top of the ICC’s T20 rankings. Finally, 1,601 days and two World Cup wins later, and after a humbling series of defeats across Ireland and England came to an often calamitous crescendo, they have been usurped. Instead, England end a couple of phenomenal weeks on top of the world. Continue reading...
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