England were condemned to their heaviest runs defeat in the final Twenty20 here, meaning they went down 4-1 in the series. Here’s how every player rated:
Phil Salt
Matches: 5
87 runs from 54 balls
A struggle, and a worry against spin. But grew into the series and was alone in relishing the challenge presented by a huge chase in Mumbai. 4/10
Ben Duckett
Matches: 5
97 runs from 58 balls
Passable. Slow start, but a couple of striking performances, going through and over the packed inner ring in the powerplay. 4/10
Jos Buttler
Matches: 5
146 runs from 106 balls
Terrific in the first two matches, before fading quickly. Seemed to benefit from Brendon McCullum’s arrival, both tactically, and in his mood. 5/10
Harry Brook
Matches: 5
89 runs from 60 balls
A worrying series that continues a trend of struggling against spin. Found it difficult to pick wrist-spin, whether it was a smoggy day or not. 3/10
Liam Livingstone
Matches: 5
65 runs from 53 balls; 1 wicket, econ 10.2
His hitting turned the game in Rajkot, but he offered little else. The story of his England career: moments of brilliance, but never consistent. 4/10
Jacob Bethell
Matches: 3
23 runs from 29 balls
A reality check over the youngster’s readiness for white-ball cricket. Should bat above Livingstone, mind. 2/10
Jamie Smith
Matches: 2
28 runs from 16 balls
Talent in abundance, but out twice the ball after hitting a six – could he temper his approach slightly? Frustrating calf injury. 3/10
Jamie Overton
Matches: 5
7 wickets, econ 9.3; 27 runs from 30 balls
A lot is being asked of Overton – in these conditions probably too much. Not a No 7 in Asia and a mixed bag with the ball. 4/10
Brydon Carse
Matches: 4
9 wickets, econ 8.4
A real presence for England in all formats now, and England’s best seamer. Hammers a hard length, and handy with the bat. 8/10
Gus Atkinson
Matches: 1
0 wickets, econ: 19
A torrid time in Kolkata with bat and ball, when India targeted him. Not seen again. Perhaps best kept for Tests. 2/10
Jofra Archer
Matches: 5
Six wickets, econ 10.3
Whacked for his most expensive figures in Chennai, but bowled well until the last game. A big plus that he played all five games. 6/10
Adil Rashid
Matches: 5
5 wickets, econ 7.8
Brilliant in second and third games, and played important hands with the bat. As Buttler says, England’s one irreplaceable player. 7/10
Mark Wood
Matches: 4
4 wickets, econ 8.9
A bit wayward for much of the series, but outstanding in trying circumstances in Mumbai. Good to see him back fit. 6/10
Saqib Mahmood
Matches: 1
3 wickets, econ 8.9
Stunning triple-wicket maiden in first over proves he is England’s most dangerous powerplay bowler. Probably deserves a run in first-choice team – but instead of whom? 7/10
