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India's 1,601-Day Reign as World No. 1 Is Over After England's 4-0 T20 Sweep
Times of India·Sunday, 12 July 2026
England hammered India by 56 runs in the fifth T20I at Southampton to complete a 4-0 whitewash. Jos Buttler smashed a career-best 131 and Harry Brook hit an unbeaten 95, putting on a record 233-run second-wicket stand as England posted 257/3. India replied with 201/8, ending a 1,601-day run as the world's top-ranked T20 side.
Why It Matters
India losing the No. 1 T20 ranking after more than four years is a big deal for cricket fans — it marks a genuine shift in the sport's power balance.
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