Southampton, July 11 -- Jos Buttler and Harry Brook unleashed a batting masterclass to rewrite the T20 International record books, stitching together an unbeaten 181-run partnership, the highest ever against India in the format, as England seized complete control of the fifth and final T20I at Southampton on Saturday.

The England opener capped a flawless innings with a scintillating century, bringing up the landmark in trademark fashion by pulling Axar Patel over deep backward square leg for six.

Buttler acknowledged a standing ovation from teammates and spectators before embracing Brook at the non-striker's end. India's misery deepened on the very next delivery when Suryansh Shedge spilled a regulation catch at deep extra cover, allowing...