Ind vs Eng 1st T20 Highlights: India cruise to convincing win at Eden Gardens, 1-0 in 5-match series

Ind vs Eng 1st T20I Match Highlights: In a thrilling T20 encounter, India comfortably chased down England’s target of 133 runs, with a dominant performance led by Abhishek Sharma’s explosive knock of 79 off 34 balls. The match, which saw England setting a modest total, was turned around by India’s solid batting lineup, finishing the chase in just 12.5 overs.

England, after opting to bat first, struggled against India’s bowlers. The opening pair of Phil Salt (0) and Ben Duckett (4) fell early to Arshdeep Singh. Jos Buttler tried to steady the innings with a quickfire 68 off 44 balls, but wickets continued to fall at regular intervals. England’s middle order, including Harry Brook (17), Liam Livingstone (0), and Jacob Bethell (7), couldn’t capitalize on the early starts. Mark Wood’s lone run-out ensured that England finished at 132/10 in their 20 overs.

Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the bowlers for India, with two wickets for 17 runs from his four overs. Varun Chakravarthy (3/23) and Axar Patel (2/22) also played key roles in restricting England.

India’s chase was built on an explosive start from Abhishek Sharma, who hammered five fours and eight sixes, scoring at a staggering strike rate of 232.35. Captain Suryakumar Yadav’s quick departure for 0 was the only setback for India, as Sanju Samson (26) and Tilak Varma (19*) ensured the chase continued smoothly. Hardik Pandya (3*) kept the momentum going as India reached 133/3 with 8 balls to spare.

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India vs England 1st T20I Match Highlights

England’s bowling attack, spearheaded by Jofra Archer (2/21) and Adil Rashid (1/27), couldn’t halt the onslaught, as Sharma’s firepower led India to a comfortable victory, clinching the win with style.