The Indian cricket team has a rich history of producing world-class bowlers, consistently showcasing their skill and dominance against top teams globally. The rivalry between India and England in T20Is has been particularly exciting, with both teams boasting strong bowling units. Their encounters in ICC T20 World Cups have often been memorable. Indian bowlers have delivered several standout performances against England in T20Is, and in this context, let’s take a look at the top five best bowling figures by Indian bowlers in these encounters.
Hardik Pandya – 4/38, Bristol, 2018
Fast bowler Hardik Pandya impressed in the third T20I of India’s 2018 tour of England in Bristol, taking 4/38. Bowling first on a flat pitch, he helped India limit England to 198, with key wickets of Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow. India went on to win by seven wickets, thanks to Pandya’s bowling and a century from Rohit Sharma.
Hardik Pandya – 4/33, Southampton, 2022
Pandya’s all-round brilliance was on full display in the 2022 T20I at Southampton. He contributed a quickfire 51 (33) with the bat before taking 4/33 with the ball. His performance helped India post 198 and defeat England by 50 runs. Pandya was named Player of the Match for his all-round impact.
Harbhajan Singh – 4/12, Colombo, 2012
Harbhajan Singh delivered a stunning spell of 4/12 in the 2012 T20 World Cup in Colombo against England. Defending 170, he ripped through England’s batting lineup, bowling them out for just 80. His brilliant performance earned him the Player of the Match award.
Kuldeep Yadav – 5/24, Manchester, 2018
Kuldeep Yadav’s sensational 5/24 in the first T20I of India’s 2018 tour of England in Manchester helped restrict the hosts to 159. His victims included top-order batsmen like Jos Buttler and Joe Root. India comfortably won by eight wickets, with Kuldeep being named Player of the Match for his memorable spell.
Yuzvendra Chahal – 6/25, Bengaluru, 2017
Yuzvendra Chahal holds the record for the best bowling figures by an Indian against England in T20Is. His remarkable 6/25 in the third T20I of the 2017 series in Bengaluru led to England being bowled out for just 127 after India posted 202. Chahal’s wickets included key players like Eoin Morgan, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes.