Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium played host to a star-studded gathering during the fifth T20 International between India and England on February 2, 2025. Among the distinguished attendees were business tycoon Mukesh Ambani and his son Akash Ambani, former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Infosys founder Narayan Murthy, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla, and Rajasthan Royals co-owner Manoj Badale.
The presence of such famous eminent figures added a layer of charm to the cricketing event. Sunak was accompanied with his father in law Narayan Murthy and was also seen engaging in talks with the Ambanis and Shukla. Their camaraderie was evident as they enjoyed the match from the VIP stands.
Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan were also seen enjoying the match, further elevating the event’s star factor. The Bachchans, known for their passion for cricket, appeared captivated in the game.
Match report
The match itself was a spectacle as Indian team opener Abhishek Sharma gave a stunning performance. He scored 135 runs and recorded the second fastest T20 century for India. His innings helped India make a terrific 247 runs in 20 overs.
On the other hand, England’s performance was a let down as they were bowled out at 87 runs in just 10.3 overs. India’s bowlers including, Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Dube, Mohammed Shami, Ravu Bishnoi and Abhishek Sharma displayed a massive skills by attacking the England batting line up. Phil Salt from the England team was the only player who gave a spectacular show by scoring 55 runs out of 23 balls.
This decisive 150-run victory allowed India to win the five-match series with 4-1 margin, cementing their dominance in the T20 format.
The joining up of all the famous personalities from business tycoons to entertainment icons at the Wankhede Stadium highlighted cricket’s power to unite diverse figures at one place.