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England Dominates India with 4-0 Whitewash, Seizes Top T20I Ranking
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England delivered a commanding performance to sweep their five-match T20I series against India 4-0, clinching the final game by 56 runs at the Rose Bowl in Southampton and, as a result, ascending to the world's No. 1 spot in T20I rankings. India's decision to bowl first after winning the toss proved costly, as England posted a massive 257 for 3, highlighted by record-breaking centuries from Jos Buttler and Harry Brook. The match saw Sanju Samson return to India's Playing XI, replacing 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a move aimed at reassessing combinations for upcoming tournaments.