England vs India — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
The Sahaj Garage League • India won the match by 12 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of The Sahaj Garage League, England took on India on Jan 9, 2026, 09:04 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 12 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 316 runs and 19 wickets fall between India (164/9 in 20.0 overs) and England (152/10 in 16.4 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (164/9)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 164/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 60 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. H Pandya spearheaded the batting effort with 57 runs off 28 balls (including 0 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 203.6). Valuable middle-order support came from R Sharma, who contributed 40 runs off 15 deliveries, while V Kohli added 13 (8b). With the ball in the first innings, B Stokes led the bowling figures with 4/19 in 4.0 overs (economy 4.75), assisted by A Rashid (2/14 in 3.0 overs).
3. England Chase & Second Innings Summary (152/10)
Pursuing a target of 165 runs for victory, England recorded 152/10 in 16.4 overs at a scoring rate of 9.12 runs per over. B Carse anchored the chase for England with 37 runs from 22 balls (0 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 168.2), alongside J Buttler who chipped in with 27 off 16 balls. Defending the total, A Sharma delivered a key spell of 4/33 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.25, while H Rana finished with 3/15 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by B Carse and S Curren (England), who combined for 37 runs off 25 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—B Stokes (England) topped the match rankings with 147.0 total points, followed closely by A Sharma (137.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to A Sharma.