India secures T20 series win over England amid substitution controversy

In a tightly contested fourth T20 International, India secured a 15-run victory over England, clinching the series with a 3-1 lead. Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube played crucial roles, both scoring 53 runs that helped India recover from a shaky start. The match was marked by controversy as Harshit Rana, a fast bowler, stepped in as a concussion substitute for Dube after he was hit on the helmet, a decision that drew criticism from England's captain Jos Buttler and commentators for not being a like-for-like replacement. Despite the debate, Rana excelled on his debut, taking three wickets and significantly contributing to the team's defense. England struggled in their chase, eventually bowled out for 166, with Saqib Mahmood's impressive debut overshadowed by the outcome. This victory extends India's unbeaten T20 series record at home to 17 since 2019.