January 22 marks the start of the much awaited five-match India vs. England T20I series.
Key players will return, and fresh talent will be introduced in the series.
India has an incredible domestic T20I record, and the team will be keen to add to their total.
We examine Indian bowlers who have taken four or more wickets in Twenty20 International matches versus England.

Harbhajan Singh – 4/12 in Colombo, 2012
India defeated England handily in the 2012 ICC T20 World Cup match in Colombo.
Before limiting the Englishmen to 80/10, they hammered 170/4.
With a four-wicket haul in his return match, off-spinner Harbhajan Singh destroyed England.
During his four-over performance, he bowled two maidens and gave up just 12 runs.
England lost in 14.4 overs as the Turbanator demonstrated his abilities.
Yuzvendra Chahal – 6/25 in Bengaluru, 2017
Yuzvendra Chahal’s 6/25 against England in Bengaluru (2017) made him the first bowler from India to capture five wickets in Twenty20 Internationals.
England’s batting collapsed dramatically after the leg-spinner, going from 119/2 to 127 all-out.
India won by 75 runs as a result.
His victims that day were Chris Jordan, Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, Eoin Morgan, Joe Root, and Sam Billings.
Kuldeep Yadav – 5/24 in Manchester, 2018
In the 2018 Manchester match, Kuldeep Yadav, a left-arm wrist-spinner, dominated England.
Despite being positioned at 95/1 at one point, he was outstanding in the middle overs as the hosts were limited to 159/8 when batting first.
He claimed 5/24 in four overs, defeating Jos Buttler, Alex Hales, Morgan, Jonny Bairstow, and Root.
The fight was subsequently won by India by eight wickets.
Hardik Pandya – 4/38 & 4/33
Only three bowlers have taken four or more wickets against England in this format, including Hardik Pandya.
In the 2018 Bristol encounter, the Indian team won by seven wickets, and the right-arm bowler came back with 4/38.
The hosts were limited to 198/9 when they batted first, making it a high-scoring match.
In the 2022 Southampton match, Pandya went on to claim 4/33. England was bowled out for 148 while pursuing 199 thanks to his efforts.
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