India's 1,601-day reign as World No. 1 ends after England complete 4-0 T20I whitewash
England defeated India in the final T20I match to complete a 4-0 series sweep, ending India's 1,601-day reign as the world's top-ranked T20I team. Jos Buttler and Harry Brook set a record partnership to secure the dominant victory.
Why it matters
This result marks a significant shift in international cricket rankings and highlights a period of transition for the Indian national team.
England completed a dominant 4-0 T20I series win over India with a 56-run victory in the fifth and final match at Southampton on Saturday. Jos Buttler starred with a brilliant 131 off 64 balls, while captain Harry Brook remained unbeaten on 95 as England piled up a massive 257/3 after being put in to bat. India fought back with the bat but could only manage 201/8, handing England a memorable series clean sweep.England lost Phil Salt early, but Buttler and Brook completely took control with a record 233-run partnership for the second wicket — the highest stand for any wicket in men's T20I history. Buttler smashed 12 fours and eight sixes for his career-best T20I score, while Brook narrowly missed a century with an unbeaten 95 off just 45 balls.India's bowlers had a forgettable outing.
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