Record partnership fuels England's massive 257‑run total against India

In the decisive fifth T20, England’s opening stand turned into a record‑breaking 233‑run partnership between Jos Buttler and Harry Brook. Brook smashed an unbeaten 95 from 45 deliveries, while Buttler’s blistering 131 set a new benchmark for the series. Their ruthless approach allowed England to amass 257 runs in just 20 overs, a score that India could only match with 201 for eight wickets. The duo’s rapid rotation of strike and boundary hitting on a batting‑friendly pitch proved decisive, as England’s bowlers later dismissed the visitors with disciplined variations.