Former UK PM Rishi Sunak at Wankhede Stadium with Ambanis, Narayan Murthy, Rajeev Shukla for IND vs ENG 2025 5th T20I
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made his appearance at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during the fifth T20I of the IND vs ENG 2025 series. Sunak was seen enjoying the cricket match between India vs England alongside prominent figures including BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, Mukesh Ambani and his son Akash Ambani, as well as the Indian business tycoon Narayana Murthy.
Sunak Shares a Clip of Himself Playing Cricket Before the Match
No trip to Mumbai would be complete without a game of tennis ball cricket. pic.twitter.com/UNe6d96AFE
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) February 2, 2025
Earlier that day, Sunak also shared a video of himself playing cricket before heading to the Wankhede Stadium to attend the IND vs ENG T20I series clash. This personal encounter surprised his fans, who were shocked to see his participation in such a popular sport.
Meeting With Team Captains Before the Match
Former UK PM Rishi Sunak meets Jos Buttler and Suryakumar Yadav at the Wankhede. pic.twitter.com/Zn41qWIQxb
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 2, 2025
Sunak met with the captains of both teams before the start of the game. India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav and England’s captain Jos Buttler – engaged in friendly conversations that drew attention from fans and the media.
Rishi Sunak Receives a Special Trophy at Wankhede
During Rishi Sunak’s visit, he was presented with a commemorative trophy of the Wankhede Stadium by Rajeev Shukla, which is even more special for Sunak. Pictures of Sunak holding the trophy alongside Rajeev Shukla quickly went viral on social media.
Fans React to Sunak’s Presence with the Ambanis
Rishi Sunak at Wankhede Stadium pic.twitter.com/npStIl7NOs
— ARIKA🇮🇳🚩 (@nidhisj2001) February 2, 2025
On social media, fans expressed their happiness with many saying they were taken aback to witness the former prime minister of the United Kingdom having fun with Mukesh and Akash Ambani. A member of X tweeted, “Never thought I’d see Rishi Sunak enjoying a T20I with the Ambanis at Wankhede!”
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Abhishek Sharma’s Batting Lights Up the Stadium
Abhishek Sharma ❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/l8z1O20a0x
— dxp (@drivexpull) February 2, 2025
While Sunak watched from the VIP area, India’s Abhishek Sharma delivered an outstanding performance.
Abhishek Sharma shined in the 5th T20I against England at Wankhede, scoring 135 runs from 54 balls, the highest ever by an Indian player.
He broke Shubman Gill’s record of 126* against New Zealand in 2023. Abhishek hit 7 fours and 13 sixes before Adil Rashid dismissed him in the 18th over.
Earlier, he also made the second-fastest hundred for India, getting there in just 37 balls.
India Poised for a Big Score as Fans Watch in Anticipation
The Indian team with Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, and Axar Patel still in play, seemed on track to reach a massive score of 250. Fans, including the VIP attendees, eagerly awaited the next phase of the match as the Indian side built a commanding lead.
England’s Jos Buttler Faces a Tough Challenge
England’s captain Jos Buttler had to lead his team in a difficult run chase after India set a tough goal. The match lived up to the expectations with both teams competing under the international cricket stage’s spotlight, the match lived up to the expectations.
