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England downs India for historic T20 series win

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England secured their first-ever T20 series victory against India with a dominant nine-wicket win in the fourth match, extending India's losing streak to five completed T20 internationals. India posted 158-7, with Shreyas Iyer top-scoring with an unbeaten 80 off 49 balls. However, England chased down the target with ease in just 13.5 overs, thanks to an unbroken 144-run partnership between Harry Brook (79* off 35) and Phil Salt (59* off 42).

England now leads the five-match series 3-0, having won the last three fixtures convincingly. This latest defeat piles further pressure on India, who have now lost six of their last seven T20 internationals, including two against Ireland. The tourists' batting struggled to build momentum, with frequent lofted shots finding fielders.

Jofra Archer was effective for England, taking 2-20. The series concludes in Southampton, where India aims to avoid a winless series. This victory marks a significant achievement for England, demonstrating their growing strength in the T20 format.