Rishi Sunak, a former prime minister of the United Kingdom, was present at the fifth and last Twenty20 International match of the India-England series on Sunday at Mumbai’s famous Wankhede Stadium.
India won the five-match series 4-1 thanks to a record 150-run victory over England in the fifth and final match, which was driven by Abhishek Sharma’s all-around effort.
Rishi Sunak took to X to congratulate Team India on their decisive victory in the last Twenty20 International, but to say that it was a difficult day for the Three Lions. He went on to say that watching the game with his father-in-law, Narayana Murthy, was enjoyable.
“Tough day for England at the Wankhede but I know our team will come back stronger. Congratulations to Team India on the win. Despite the result, it was an honour to meet @josbuttler and @surya_14kumar before the match and a pleasure to watch the cricket with my father-in-law,” Rishi Sunak wrote on X.
According to the match recap, England chose to bowl first after winning the toss.
India reached 247/9 thanks to a brilliant knock by Abhishek Sharma (135 runs off 54 balls, 7 fours, and 13 sixes) in the first inning. On Sunday, the youthful player was the Men in Blue’s most notable hitter.
England’s bowling assault was spearheaded by Brydon Carse,
With nine overs left, the Indian bowling attack put on an incredible display and brilliantly swept out England to 97. In their individual periods, Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, and Varun Chakravarthy each claimed three wickets.
Varun Chakravarthy won “Player of the Series,” while Abhishek won “Player of the Match” for his game-winning knock.
hase was England opener Philip Salt (55 runs from 23 balls, 7 fours, and 3 sixes); all other players did not perform well.