5th T20I ENG vs IND: Date, time, squads and where to watch
Synopsis
India arrive at Southampton's Rose Bowl for the final T20I already down 3-0, staring at a series whitewash on English soil. With Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 80 not enough in Bristol and Brook-Salt dismantling the attack at will, India need a complete team performance — not another individual rescue — to salvage any pride from the tour.
Key Takeaways
India trail the five-match T20I series 3-0 (one game washed out) heading into the final match on 12 July 2026 .
The 5th T20I will be played at The Rose Bowl, Southampton at 7:00 PM IST .
Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 80 was not enough in the 4th T20I; England chased 159 with 37 balls to spare via a 151-run unbroken stand between Brook and Salt .
India lead the all-time T20I head-to-head 18-15 across 34 matches.
Live coverage available on Sony Sports Network and JioHotstar .
India face England in the fifth and final T20I of the series at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on Saturday, 12 July 2026, at 7:00 PM IST, looking to avoid a historic whitewash on English soil. Shreyas Iyer's side trail the five-match series 3-0 — the opening game was washed out — and a consolation win is the only target left.
India's Uphill Task
India's batting has been the tour's biggest letdown. In the 4th T20I, the visitors stumbled to another shaky start before Iyer's unbeaten 80 hauled them to 158/7. The total proved woefully short: Harry Brook and Phil Salt stitched an unbeaten 151-run partnership, completing the chase with 37 balls to spare — a nine-wicket demolition. It was the third successive defeat after the series opener was abandoned.
England's Dominant Run
Harry Brook's England have looked like a well-oiled unit throughout the series, combining relentless pace bowling with aggressive batting. Their clinical nine-wicket win in Bristol underscored a pattern: India's bowlers have struggled to defend totals, while England's top order has capitalised on every opportunity. The hosts are chasing a first series whitewash against India in T20Is.
Head-to-Head Record
India and England have met 34 times in T20 Internationals. India lead the head-to-head with 18 wins against England's 15, with one match ending without a result. Their first encounter dates to 19 September 2007, when India won. The most recent meeting — on 9 July 2026 — went England's way, handing them an unassailable lead in the current series.
Match Details and Where to Watch
Date: Saturday, 12 July 2026 | Time: 7:00 PM IST | Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton. The match will be televised on Sony Sports Network channels and streamed live on JioHotstar.
Full Squads
India: Shreyas Iyer (c), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Prasidh Krishna, Suryansh Shedge, Washington Sundar.
England: Harry Brook (c), Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue, Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Rehan Ahmed, James Coles.
With nothing but pride on the line, India will need a collective batting performance — not a lone rescue act — if they are to sign off the tour with a win.
Point of View
A middle-order batter rescues them to a par score, and England's power-hitters make it look comfortable. Iyer's 80 in Bristol was not the problem — it was the symptom. Until India's openers give the middle order a platform rather than a crisis to manage, no total will be safe against a Brook-Salt combination in this kind of form. The final T20I is less a contest than a diagnostic, and the results will matter for selection conversations ahead of the next bilateral cycle.
NationPress
10 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 5th T20I between England and India?
The 5th T20I is scheduled for Saturday, 12 July 2026, at 7:00 PM IST at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. It is the final match of the five-game series, with England leading 3-0.
Where can I watch ENG vs IND 5th T20I live in India?
The match will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network television channels and streamed live on JioHotstar in India.
What is India's current position in the T20I series against England?
India trail the series 3-0, with the opening game washed out. They face the prospect of their first T20I series whitewash on English soil if they lose the final match.
What happened in the 4th T20I between England and India?
England won the 4th T20I by nine wickets in Bristol. Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 80 helped India post 158/7, but Harry Brook and Phil Salt responded with an unbroken 151-run partnership, completing the chase with 37 balls to spare.
What is the head-to-head record between India and England in T20Is?
India lead the all-time T20I head-to-head against England 18 wins to 15, with one match ending without a result, across 34 games. Their first meeting was on 19 September 2007, which India won.
