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India displayed a dominant performance in the fifth Test match against England in Dharamsala, securing a resounding victory by an innings and 64 runs. Stellar centuries from Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma laid the foundation for India's strong first innings total of 477, establishing a commanding lead over England. The Indian bowlers then delivered a clinical performance, with Ravichandran Ashwin leading the charge with a five-wicket haul, supported by Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav who claimed two wickets each.
In response, England's batting lineup faltered, managing scores of 218 and 195 in their two innings. Joe Root top-scored with 84 runs in the second innings, while Jonny Bairstow contributed with 39 runs. Shoaib Bashir stood out for England with a five-wicket haul in the match. However, their efforts were overshadowed by India's all-round dominance. With this victory, India concluded the five-match series against England with an impressive 4-1 scoreline, showcasing their strength across all departments of the game.