India vs England — Surya took a catch while running backwards

New Delhi, India defeated England by 150 runs in the fifth T-20 match. Powered by Abhishek Sharma’s 135 runs, India set a target of 248. In response, the English team collapsed to 97 runs in 10.3 overs, thanks to Mohammed Shami’s 3 wickets and Shivam Dube’s 2 wickets.

Sunday’s match witnessed thrilling moments. Sanju Samson opened the innings with a six. He got injured and was replaced by Dhruv Jurel as wicketkeeper. Abhishek celebrated with a flying kiss, while Suryakumar Yadav took a spectacular catch running backward.

1. Aamir Khan, Rishi Sunak, and Prince Edward Arrive at the Stadium

Before the toss, former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Bollywood star Aamir Khan, and Britain’s Prince Edward arrived at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Captains Suryakumar Yadav and Jos Butler met Prince Edward, who holds the title of Duke of Edinburgh.

Bollywood star Aamir Khan visited Wankhede Stadium to promote his son Junaid’s new film ‘Luvyappa.’ He also interacted with former cricketers Suresh Raina, Piyush Chawla, and Aakash Chopra. Meanwhile, former British PM Rishi Sunak spoke with England’s captain Jos Butler and the support staff.

2. Sanju Opens the Innings with a Six

Sanju Samson, who had been dismissed on short balls in the last four matches, started India’s innings with a six. He smashed Jofra Archer’s first ball over deep midwicket. Archer had bowled a short-of-length delivery.

3. Samson Injured on Finger, Jurel Steps in as Wicketkeeper The third ball of the first over struck Sanju Samson’s finger. Jofra had bowled a short ball outside off-stump. The physio rushed onto the field, but Samson recovered shortly and resumed batting.

4. Abhishek’s Flying Kiss Celebration

Abhishek Sharma completed a half-century in just 17 balls. After reaching the milestone, he celebrated with a flying kiss toward the stands. Abhishek is now the second-fastest Indian to score a T20 half-century. He also scored a century in 37 balls.

5. Axar Patel Run Out

All-rounder Axar Patel was run out on the last ball of the 20th over. Jamie Overton bowled a low full toss, and Axar attempted a second run after hitting it toward deep midwicket. Liam Livingstone’s throw to the stumps was collected by wicketkeeper Phil Salt, resulting in Axar’s dismissal.

6. Chakaravarthy Takes a Diving Catch

During England’s sixth over, Varun Chakaravarthy took a stunning diving catch to dismiss Harry Brook. Brook had attempted a sweep shot off Ravi Bishnoi’s second ball. Chakaravarthy sprinted nearly 10 meters to his right at deep fine leg and completed a spectacular catch. Brook was out for just 2 runs.

7. Surya Takes a Catch Running Backward

Sunday was a brilliant day for Abhishek Sharma. He claimed wickets on the first and fifth balls of his first over. On the fifth ball, captain Suryakumar Yadav took an incredible catch running backward. Abhishek had bowled a full-length delivery to Jamie Overton.

8. Review Secures India’s Final Wicket

Mohammed Shami took two wickets in the 11th over. He dismissed Adil Rashid and Mark Wood, with both catches taken by wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. Shami bowled a short-length third ball, which clipped Wood’s gloves and went straight to the keeper.