England produced a batting masterclass to thrash India by nine wickets in the fourth T20I at the County Ground, Bristol, sealing the five-match series with an unassailable 3-0 lead. Chasing 159, the hosts romped home with ease, courtesy of a 119-run partnership between Harry Brook and Phil Salt. The English batsmen were in fine form, with Brook scoring 79 and Salt scoring 59.
England's victory was set up by their bowlers, who restricted India to 158/8 in 20 overs. The Indian batsmen struggled to get going, with none of them able to score a half-century. The English bowlers were disciplined and accurate, making it difficult for the Indians to score freely.
The hosts got off to a solid start, with Salt and Brook batting sensibly. They rotated the strike well and punished the loose deliveries, taking England to 50 in just 6 overs. The partnership between Brook and Salt was the highlight of the English innings, with the two batsmen batting with ease and confidence.
As the innings progressed, England's batsmen continued to dominate the Indian bowlers. Brook and Salt took England to 119/1 in 14 overs, with Brook scoring his half-century off just 35 balls. Salt also scored his half-century, off 38 balls, as England cruised to victory.
The Indian bowlers were unable to make any impact, with none of them able to take more than one wicket. The English batsmen were too strong, and they sealed the series with a convincing nine-wicket victory. England's victory was a testament to their batting strength, with Brook and Salt leading the charge.
The series victory is a significant one for England, who have now taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. The remaining two matches will be played at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton and the Old Trafford in Manchester. England will look to continue their winning streak, while India will aim to salvage some pride.
The English team's performance was impressive, with their batsmen and bowlers contributing to the victory. The team's discipline and strategy were evident in their performance, and they will look to build on this momentum in the remaining matches. With the series already sealed, England will look to experiment with their team and try out new combinations, while India will aim to regain some lost ground.