India slip from No. 1 T20I ranking after England's 4-0 series sweep; check latest ICC standings

Jos Buttler smashed his first T20I century in three years as England defeated India by 56 runs in the fifth and final T20I at Southampton on Saturday, completing a dominant 4-0 series victory. The win also propelled England to the top of the ICC men's T20I rankings.

After enduring an 18-match stretch in the format without crossing 40, the 35-year-old returned to his destructive best with a sensational 131 off just 59 balls, featuring eight sixes. It was Buttler's second T20I century and laid the foundation for England's imposing total.

Buttler and captain Harry Brook stitched together a record 233-run partnership for England in T20 internationals. Brook remained unbeaten on 95 as the hosts posted 257/3, their second-highest total in T20Is.


India, whose arrival at the ground was delayed after getting stuck in traffic, never looked in contention during the chase. Ishan Kishan top-scored with 56, but the visitors finished on 201/8 as left-arm seamer Sam Curran claimed 3/36.

The teams will now shift focus to a three-match ODI series, beginning in Birmingham on Tuesday. The series could mark Virat Kohli's final tour of England, with the batting great having already retired from Test and T20I cricket.

Rank	Team	Matches	Points	Rating
1	England	38	10,186	268
2	India	58	15,532	268
3	Australia	38	9,868	260
4	New Zealand	50	12,348	247
5	South Africa	48	11,717	244
6	Pakistan	57	13,679	240
7	West Indies	56	13,079	234
8	Bangladesh	50	11,202	224
9	Sri Lanka	44	9,703	221
10	Afghanistan	36	7,935	220