Summary

  • India win by seven runs; take series 2-1

  • Curran almost takes England to victory with stunning 95 not out

  • England's bowlers restrict India to 329 all out

  • Three wickets for Wood and two for Rashid

  • Pant top-scores with thrilling 78 off 62 balls

  1. India win series despite Curran heroicspublished at 18:30 BST 28 March 2021

    Well that's it! England's winter is over. It was some finish. You can click here to read all about India's thrilling victory in today's finale.

    As we've said there's plenty more coming up on the BBC.

    Until next time... Goodbye!

    Sam CurranImage source, BCCI
  2. Coming up on the BBCpublished at 18:26 BST 28 March 2021

    England's tour of India is over but there's plenty coming up on the BBC...

    • Reaction to today's game and the series on the TMS Podcast with Jonathan Agnew, Tymal Mills and Andy Zaltzman available via BBC Sounds.
    • Commentary of every ball of every game of the County Championship season via the BBC Sport website and app, plus text commentary and analysis from 8 April.
    • And once again the IPL will be live on 5 Live Sports Extra from 9 April.
  3. 'I'm going into the IPL with a lot of confidence' - Bairstowpublished at 18:26 BST 28 March 2021

    England batsmen Jonny Bairstow: "To come back and strike the white ball in two different roles was really pleasing for myself. Like Sammy mentioned, I'm going into the IPL with a lot of confidence."

    On his wicket: "We know Bhuvi's skills. I think going outside of off stump is a good way of countering that. If he's bowling in-swing it's going to hit you pretty much perfectly in line. We play together at Sunrisers and I'll be facing him in the nets plenty more!"

    On Curran: "He showed maturity to take the game so deep and obviously his hitting was really special. He's played out of his skin there - we know the quality and talent that Sammy has and everyone out there had a immense belief that he'd get us over the line but credit to Natu for nailing those yorkers in the last over."

  4. 'Especially sweet and pleasing because we won every series'published at 18:24 BST 28 March 2021

    Virat KohliImage source, Getty Images

    India captain Virat Kohli: "When the top two teams battle each other you get exciting games, that was what happened tonight. Sam played a really good innings to keep them in the hunt. Our bowlers kept taking wickets at the right periods."

    On his side's dropped catches: "It is most disappointing for the guy who drops the catch. Everyone wants to do the best out on the field. You accept this is a part of cricket. I don't think as individuals there is a lack of intent. Our body language was outstanding tonight."

    On the whole tour: "This tour is especially sweet and pleasing because we won every series. It has been an amazing season and a great way to finish it off."

  5. 'There's been some great learnings' - Buttlerpublished at 18:19 BST 28 March 2021

    England captain Jos Buttler: "Both sides made some mistakes throughout the game and both sides played some brilliant cricket. It made for a great game, we're indebted to an unbelievable innings from Sam Curran to nearly get us over the line.

    "There's been some great learnings throughout the whole process for us. We've seen some guys stand up and take their opportunities and we'll have learnt a lot as a side. Of course you want to learn along with winning but the white-ball leg has been fantastic - it has been very close and today was no different.

    "Playing in India is great learning and for the young guys who made their debuts in this series it'll be a great experience for them against a top-class side."

  6. Man of the seriespublished at 18:18 BST 28 March 2021

    Jonny Bairstow is the man of the series.

  7. Postpublished at 18:16 BST 28 March 2021

    England's Sam Curran: "Obviously the main thing in the end was we didn't win the game but I am really happy with the way I played. It was a great experience for me. I haven't done something like that for while.

    "I had messages from the dugout to take the majority of the balls. I tried that but fair play to Natarajan. At the end he nailed his six deliveries. It is a massive learning curve. I will take a lot from it but I am a little disappointed."

  8. Man of the matchpublished at 18:14 BST 28 March 2021

    Sam Curran is named man of the match.

    Sam CurranImage source, Getty Images
  9. Postpublished at 18:09 BST 28 March 2021

    Jos Buttler says England have learned a lot from playing in these conditions ahead of the World Cup in the autumn.

  10. Postpublished at 18:08 BST 28 March 2021

    Ultimately it's a clean sweep for India in the Test, T20 and ODI series. England ran them close in the white-ball games. It has been great fun.

    Stay with us to see what Buttler, Kohli and co have to say at the presentation...

    Ravi Shastri and Sam CurranImage source, BCCI
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    Get Involvedpublished at 18:06 BST 28 March 2021

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    The T20 and ODI series have shown the direction we should focus on. The Tests were tragic, but every one of these shorter format games were superb!

    Josh, Leicester

  12. Postpublished at 18:04 BST 28 March 2021

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  13. Postpublished at 18:02 BST 28 March 2021

    Tymal Mills
    England T20 bowler

    I must admit I had more of an eye on the Formula 1 for a large part of that second innings. Fair play to Sam Curran, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid - Sam Curran obviously in particular. India gave them plenty of chances but they took it right to the wire.

  14. Postpublished at 18:00 BST 28 March 2021

    He came so close...

    Eoin Morgan and Sam CurranImage source, Getty Images
  15. Postpublished at 17:59 BST 28 March 2021

    You could equally say had Curran taken the singles Wood and Topley would have been dismissed far earlier.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 17:58 BST 28 March 2021

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    J Haverson: Curran played out of his skin, but definitely turned down too many singles for me - serious what if scenario.

  17. 'You're always under pressure' - Bhuvneshwarpublished at 17:57 BST 28 March 2021

    India fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar on England's first over: "Being a bowler you're always under pressure. I wasn't really worried about the boundaries as they were good balls. It was a plan for me and it actually worked."

    Jason RoyImage source, BCCI
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  19. Postpublished at 17:54 BST 28 March 2021

    I think he enjoyed that one...

    Virat KohliImage source, BCCI
  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 17:50 BST 28 March 2021

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    Emma Gregory: What a game! Unlucky to miss out on a ton and a victory for Curran. Kudos to both teams for a superb series. Brilliant Sunday of sport!