The fifth and final T20I of the series between India and England is set to take place on Sunday at the Wankhede Stadium, with the home team already securing a 3-1 lead after a thrilling 15-run victory in the fourth match.

Despite a shaky start, India managed to post 181/9, thanks to Hardik Pandya (53) and Shivam Dube (53), who rescued the innings with crucial half-centuries. The bowling unit, led by Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit rana and Varun chakravarthyensured India defended the total by restricting England to 166 all out.

England, struggling for consistency, saw notable efforts from Harry Brook (51) and Ben Duckett (39) but failed to capitalize on key moments. With the series already lost, they will aim to finish on a high and gain momentum ahead of the upcoming ODI series.

As the two teams gear up for the final showdown, fans can expect another intense contest under the lights at Wankhede.

IND vs ENG: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

Matches played: 28 | India won: 16 | England won: 12| No result: 0

T20 Stats and Records at Wankhede Stadium

• Total matches: 12
• Matches won batting first: 5
• Matches won bowling first: 7
• Average 1st Inns scores: 172
• Average 2nd Inns scores: 161
• Highest total recorded: 240/3 (20 Ov) by India vs West Indies
• Lowest total recorded: 80/10 (16.2 Ov) by India Women vs England Women
• Highest score chased: 230/8 (19.4 Ov) by England vs South Africa
• Lowest score defended: 143/6 (20 Ov) by West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women

IND vs ENG: Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is known for its fast and bouncy pitch, making it an exciting venue for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers will find early movement with the new ball due to the slight grass cover and bounce, making the initial overs crucial.

As the match progresses, the pitch tends to flatten out, turning into a batting paradise. The consistent bounce and short boundaries allow batters to play their shots freely, leading to high-scoring encounters.

Chasing teams have historically had the edge, making the toss crucial; teams often prefer to bowl first. However, recent matches have shown a more balanced surface, offering some turn for spinners later in the game.

Weather conditions could also play a role, as any moisture in the air might assist swing and seam movement early on. Overall, Wankhede promises an entertaining battle between bat and ball.

IND vs ENG: Probable Playing XI

India: Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Ramandeep SinghRinku Singh, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana

England: Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (c), Jacob Bethell (wk), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood