India completed a convincing 4-1 win in the T20I series against England - here are the player ratings for the hosts.
Abhishek Sharma: 10/10
279 runs @ 55.80, SR: 219.68
3 wickets @ 6.33, ER: 6.33
Abhishek was at his fiery best in the series, culminating in Mumbai's blistering ton. He was the highest run-scorer across five games for both sides, with Jos Buttler in second place, with 146 runs. His technique married well with his power-hitting - he struck above 150 in each of his five knocks, including above 200 thrice. He also picked up three wickets.
Sanju Samson: 1/10
51 runs @ 10.20, SR: 118.60
After a fine run in T20Is, Samson was found undone by high pace as he struggled to last beyond five overs in any game.
Tilak Varma: 7/10
133 runs @ 44.33, SR: 131.68
Although Tilak's unbeaten 72 at Chennai came at a strike rate of 130.91, which on paper could be seen as a potentially match-losing knock, it is important to consider the context of the situation. Chasing 166 on a tricky surface, India had been reduced to 126-7 but Tilak, batting at No.3, held fort before anchoring his side alongside Ravi Bishnoi to a memorable win. He did not stand up in the other games, but that knock saw his ratings soar.
Suryakumar Yadav: 2/10
28 runs @ 5.60, SR: 116.66
Yadav’s poor form with the bat continued as he managed a high score of 14 in the series. His captaincy, though, manoeuvring all his bowling resources and using them at the opportune moments, sees him get extra points.
Hardik Pandya: 7/10
112 runs @ 28, SR: 138.27
5 wickets @ 23, ER: 8.84
After failing to step up in the third T20I with the bat, where he made a 35-ball 40, Hardik turned it around in the next game, making 53 in 30 balls after a slow start. It helped guide India to 181 in an innings where six others did not cross five. He was expensive with the ball, though.
Shivam Dube: 9/10
83 runs @ 41.50, SR: 176.59
2 wickets @ 5.50, ER: 5.50
Dube played the last two games and proved why he deserves a spot in the team. He made a quick 53 at Pune before smacking a 13-ball 30 at Mumbai. He also dismissed Phil Salt and Jacob Bethell to dent England’s chances.
Rinku Singh: 2/10
39 runs @ 19.50, SR: 121.87
Rinku batted in only two innings but was not able to show off his skills. He struggled during his 26-ball 30 at Pune before being dismissed for nine at Mumbai.
Washington Sundar: 1/10
32 runs @ 16, SR: 94.11
1 wicket @ 24, ER: 12
Sundar’s contributions were limited - he made a painstaking 6 in 15 balls in the third T20I, a game after scoring 26 in 19 at No.7. He also sent down just two overs and was dropped subsequently.
Axar Patel: 7/10
6 wickets @ 16.50, ER: 7.07
The newly-appointed vice-captain picked up two wickets apiece in the first two games, bowling economically. India did not need his services with the ball in the Mumbai T20I.
