India vs England 5th T20IÂ Preview: Team India head into the final match of the tour looking for more than just a consolation victory. After a disappointing campaign that has included a string of unwanted records, Shreyas Iyer’s men now have one last opportunity to restore some pride and finish the series on a positive note. Having already suffered their first-ever bilateral T20I series defeat to England, India will also be desperate to avoid a 4-0 score line after the rain-abandoned opening match.
The visitors have struggled in every department throughout the series. While Abhishek Sharma and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have shown glimpses of promise at the top, India have lacked consistent partnerships, and injuries to Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy have further weakened the bowling attack. Suryansh Shedge could be handed an opportunity as India look to freshen up their playing combination.
England, on the other hand, have been dominant under Harry Brook’s captaincy. The aggressive batting approach and disciplined bowling unit of Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue and Adil Rashid has kept India under constant pressure. The hosts now have the chance to complete a memorable series triumph while also moving to the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings with another victory.
The Utilita Bowl has traditionally offered balanced conditions with large square boundaries, making shot selection and smart bowling crucial. India also have good memories at the venue after winning comfortably during their previous T20I appearance in Southampton, adding another intriguing subplot to the series finale.
India vs England 5th T20I Match Details
Tournament: India Tour of England 2026
Match: England vs India, 5th T20I
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM Local Time | 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Utilita Bowl, Southampton
India vs England T20I Head-to-Head Record
Total T20Is Played: 34
India Won: 18
England Won: 15
No Result: 1
Last Meeting: England defeated India in the 4th T20I at Bristol to clinch the five-match series.
Probable Playing XIs
England (Probable XI): Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Harry Brook (Captain), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue.
India (Probable XI): Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube/Suryansh Shedge, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Prasidh Krishna.
India vs England Squads
India Squad: Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (WK), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Sanju Samson, Ravi Bishnoi, Suryansh Shedge.
England Squad: Harry Brook (Captain), Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue, Rehan Ahmed, Liam Dawson, Sonny Baker, Jordan Cox, Saqib Mahmood, Luke Wood.
India vs England 5th T20I Live Streaming: How To Watch The Match In India And Other Countries?
India
TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi), Sony Sports Ten 4
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
United Kingdom
TV Broadcast: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event
Live Streaming: Sky Go, NOW TV
USA & Canada
TV Broadcast: Willow TV
Live Streaming: Willow TV App, Sling TV
Australia
TV Broadcast: Fox Cricket
Live Streaming: Kayo Sports
New Zealand
TV Broadcast: Sky Sport NZ
Live Streaming: Sky Sport NOW
South Africa
TV Broadcast: SuperSport
Live Streaming: DStv Stream
