IND vs ENG 4th T20I HIGHLIGHTS: Hosts win by eight runs, level series

India vs England 4th T20I HIGHLIGHTS: Suryakumar Yadav, who was included in the playing XI after being snubbed from the previous encounter, made good use the opportunity as he completed his maiden T20I half-century.

India vs England 4th T20I HIGHLIGHTS: Virat Kohli along with England's captain Eoin Morgan (Twitter/BCCI)

India vs England 4th T20I HIGHLIGHTS: After enduring a heavy defeat in the previous encounter, Virat Kohli-led Team India bounced back in the ongoing T20I series. England and won the fourth match by eight runs. The series is now squared at 2-2, thus setting up an exiting finale.   

Suryakumar Yadav, who was included in the playing XI after being snubbed from the previous encounter, made good use the opportunity as he completed his maiden T20I half-century, before being dismissed on 57. Shreyas Iyer also made a valuable contribution as he fetched 37 of just 18 deliveries to help India pile 185/8 in their 20 overs. 

FOLLOW | IND vs ENG 4th T20I: Ball by ball commentary

In response, the tourists got off to a poor start, but Ben Stokes led a good fightback for his side. However, his efforts (46 off 23) went in vain as England could only manage 177/8 in their 20 overs.  

Here are the HIGHLIGHTS from IND vs ENG 4th T20I 

18 March 2021

23:05 IST

India win! 

A series of drama in the final over, as India overpower England by eight runs in a thrilling contest. With this win, the series is now squared at 1-1. 

22:58 IST

Hardik Pandya strikes! 

Hardik Pandya to Sam Curran, out Bowled ENG: 153/7 (18 overs) 

22:46 IST

Shardul Thakur rocks England!

Two in two for Shardul Thakur as the seamer removes set-batsman Ben Stokes and England skipper Eoin Morgan in consecutive deliveries. However, the bowler fails to complete his hattrick as Sam Curran plays it towards point for a single. ENG: 141/6 (16.3 overs) 

22:33 IST

Ben Stokes is on fire, Rahul Chahar strikes! 

Ben Stokes is breaking the shackles as England's premier all-rounder has already scored 41 off just 20 balls. Meanwhile, his partner Jonny Bairstow is dismissed by Rahul Chahar on 25 (19). ENG: 131/4 (14.5 overs)

22:24 IST

The pair of Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow lead England's fightback as visitors reach the three-digit mark in 13 overs. They require another 86 to win in seven overs. 

22:14 IST

Ben Stokes along with Jonny Bairstow are leading the rescue act for visitors as the pair help England reach 91/3 after 12 overs. 

22:03 IST

Hardik Pandya joins the party!

Hardik Pandya joins the party as England opener Jason Roy's shot flies straight to Suryakumar Yadav at deep mid-wicket, who catches it comfortably. The batsman departs after scoring 40 from 27 balls. ENG: 66/3 (9 overs)

21:55 IST

Rahul Chahar provides hosts with a breakthrough! 

Rahul Chahar provides hosts with the much-needed breakthrough as Dawid Malan walks back after scoring 14 from 17 balls. It was a googly and the batsman went for a river-sweep, however, fails to make any contact with the bat as the ball knocks over the stumps. ENG: 60/2 (8 overs)  

21:43 IST

Roy-Malan deal in boundaries!

Jason Roy and Dawid Malan deal in boundaries as the pair add 39 runs in 19 balls. The pair smashed two fours and a six in Washington Sundar's previous over as England reach 48/1 after six overs.  

21:27 IST

Bhuvneshwar Kumar inflicts the first blow on visitors, sends in-form Jos Buttler packing on 9. ENG: 15/1 (3 overs) 

21:16 IST

England start their chase! 

Jason Roy and Jos Buttler arrive in the middle to start the 186-run chase. Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead the attack for hosts. 

21:01 IST

A total of 11 runs and two wickets fall in the final over as India pile 185/8 after 20 overs.  

20:50 IST

Ben Stokes takes a stunner!

Ben Stokes has just stunned everyone with a brilliant catch. Hardik Pandya tries to clear the 30-yard-circle, but mistimes his shot as Stokes dives to his right and completes a stunning catch. In the first delivery of the following over, Shreyas Iyer also goes for the big hit, but his shot travels straight to Dawid Malan at deep square leg. 

20:34 IST

Jofra Archer strikes!

A quciker delivery by Archer, which was angling towards the batsman. Rishabh Pant fails to get behind and tries to play cross. Beats him and knocks the stumps. IND: 144/5 (16.2 overs) 

20:32 IST

Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant are trying to deal in boundaries as the pair add 30 runs from 16 balls. IND: 140/4 (16 overs) 

20:15 IST

Suryakumar's innings come to an end!

Sam Curran provides visitors with a much-needed breakthrough as Suryakumar is caught by Dawid Malan in fine-leg. However, the catch was not clear and there was no conclusive evidence that the ball was grabbed cleanly. But unfortunate for the batsman as he takes the long walk back to the pavilion because the soft signal was out. Suryakumar departs for 57 (31). 

20:04 IST

Suryakumar smashes a quicker delivery by Adil Rashid for a boundary as he completes his maiden T20I fifty in just 28 balls. IND: 92/3 (12 overs) 

19:58 IST

Suryakumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant help India reach 79/3 after 11 overs. 

19:46 IST

Rashid outfoxes Kohli! 

A brilliant googly by Adil Rashid as Kohli steps down the track but the ball passes through the gap between his bat and pads. Easy stumping for Buttler as Kohli departs for 1(5 balls). 

IND: 70/3 (9 overs) 

19:32 IST

Ben Stokes strikes!

KL Rahul's terrible run in the T20I series continues as Ben Stokes removes the opener on 14 off 17 balls. IND: 63/2 (7.4 overs) 

19:32 IST

End of powerplay! 

Suryakumar Yadav starts off with a bang as he gathers 16 runs from 11 balls. Meanwhile, KL Rahul is batting on 12 from 13 deliveries as India reach 45/1 after the first six overs.

19:17 IST

Jofra Archer strikes!

A slower delivery by Jofra Archer and it does the trick. Rohit Sharma fails to read the pace and chips it straight towards the bowler, who has no problem taking the catch. 

IND: 21/1 (3.4 overs)

19:12 IST

After a big first over, only eight runs come off of the next two as India race to 19/0 after three overs.  

19:04 IST

Rohit Sharma kicks-off the proceedings on a commanding note, smashes Adil Rashid for a SIX in the first delivery. 

IND: 12/0 (1 over)

18:58 IST

Here we go! 

KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma are in the middle, with the latter facing the first ball. Adil Rashid will lead the attack for the visitors. 

And Rohit kicks-off the proceedings in style as the right-handed batsman slams the spinner for a six in the first ball. 

18:34 IST

PLAYING XIs!

England make no chages in their line-up. 

England: Jason Roy, Jos Buttler(w), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan(c), Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood 

India make two changes, Suryakumar Yadav and Rahul Chahar comes in, while Ishan Kishan and Yuzvendra Chahal sits out. 

India: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli(c), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant(w), Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rahul Chahar

18:31 IST

Toss!

Eoin Morgan win toss, elect to bowl first

18:14 IST

Jonny Bairstow will make 50 T20I appearance

5⃣0⃣ IT20 appearances@JBairstow21

And plenty more to come  pic.twitter.com/PBurxiPeNi

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) March 18, 2021

18:06 IST

Hello and welcome! 

Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of the fourth T20I between India and England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The hosts are currently trailing and will look to settle the score going into the clash. England, on the other hand, will look to wrap up the series with a win as they are 2-1 ahead in the five-match series. 

Hello & good evening from Ahmedabad! #TeamIndia get into the groove for the 4⃣th @Paytm #INDvENG T20I.  @GCAMotera pic.twitter.com/1MzGFTplcd

— BCCI (@BCCI) March 18, 2021