England have secured their first T20 series win against India after a commanding nine-wicket victory in Bristol, going 3-0 up with one match still to play. Harry Brook led the chase with an unbeaten 79, providing the authority England needed to seal the result in style.
It was the fourth T20 international and, in the context of the series, it was the decisive step. England did not just win the match; they made sure of the series, turning a strong position into a landmark outcome against India.
Harry Brook sets the tone
Brook's unbeaten 79 was the key innings of the day. In a chase that needed control rather than panic, he gave England exactly that, staying in until the job was done and ensuring the margin never looked in doubt.
That is what stands out about this win. England were not merely collecting another result in the series; they were making a statement about composure and quality under pressure.
A series milestone for England
Going 3-0 up against India was significant enough on its own. Adding the fact that it clinched England's first T20 series win over India gives the result real weight, especially with one match left to come.
For England, this was the sort of performance that confirms momentum as well as supremacy. For India, it leaves the fifth T20 international with the series already decided, and England with the chance to finish what they have started on a high.
