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PremiumIndia Vs England 1st T20I highlights: Abhishek Sharma's scintillating 34-ball 79 helped India post a thumping win over England to go 1-0 up in the five-match T20I series on Wednesday in Kolkata. Chasing 133 for victory, Sharma and Sanju Samson put on 41 runs for the opening wicket. Samson was out for 26.
On the other end, Sharma continued his carnage as the India opener brought up his fifty in just 20 balls. He was dismissed off Adil Rashid with India needing eight runs to win. Earlier, Indian bowlers produced a clinical performance to bowl England out for 132.
Varun Chakravarthy (3/23) was the most successful Indian bowler while seamer Arshdeep Singh (2/17), Axar Patel (2/22) and Hardik Pandya (2/42) chipped in with two wickets apiece after captain Suryakumar Yadav invited England to bat first.
For England, captain Jos Buttler played a lone hand with 68 off 44 balls while Harry Brook and Jofra Archer contributed 17 and 12 respectively. All the other England batters struggled, scoring in single-digit figures. Earlier, Arshdeep became India's highest wicket-taker in T20Is with 97 scalps, surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal's tally of 96 victims.
Tilak Varma hits the winning runs as India beat England by seven wickets to go 1-0 up in the series. India chased the target with 43 balls to spare.
You can't stop Abhishek Sharma as he dances down the track to launch Adil Rashid onto the stands. Even the England players are laughing. Rashid finally gets his man as Sharma goes back after 34-ball 79. What a knock by the youngster. IND 125/3 (11.5)
Abhishek Sharma gets all the plaudits. He deserves them. The left-hander smashes Gus Atkinson for a six and a four after the drinks break. IND 116/2 (11)
Abhishek Sharma is in no mood to stop. The India opener welcomes Liam Livingstone with a four after dancing down the track. India are in touching distance from going 1-0 up in the series. 100 up in 10th over for India. IND 100/2 (10)
Fifty for Abhishek Sharma with a six off Jamie Overton in just 20 balls. He celebrates in an unique style as the Indian dugout applauds. IND 93/2 (9)
Adil Rashid comes into the attack. India need Abhishek Sharma to stay in the middle. The India opener looks settled and enters 40s with two fours and a six off Rashid. IND 83/2 (8)
Abhishek Sharma is on another vibe against mark Wood. The Punjab opener smashes back-to-back sixes in the first two balls before adding another four two balls later. IND 63/2 (6)
OUTTTT!!! Sanju Samson, trying to pull Jofra Archer, fails to get the elevation as he holes out to Gus Atkinson. Another wicket in the over for Archer and England. Suryakumar Yadav, tries to pull, gets a thick edge and Phil Salt does the rest. IND 41/2 (4.5)
Abhishek Sharma gets into action with boundary off Jofra Archer. Six more from the India opener as he gets room on the up. Tremendous batting from the Indian openers. IND 33/0 (3)
Sanju Samson has started from where he left in South Africa. The India opener smashes Gus Atkinson for four fours and a six in the second over. IND 23/0 (2)
Welcome back in the chase. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma walk out in the middle for India. Jofra Archer has the ball. Just one run in the first over from Archer. IND 1/0 (1)
Hardik Pandya to bowl the final over. 11 runs and two wickets in the final over as England manage 132 all out in 20 overs. Must not be a challenge for India.
OUTTTT!!! Whatta catch by Nitish Kumar Reddy at the deep. After smashing Varun Chakravarthy for a six, Jos Buttler goes the same direction but didn't get the elevation as NKR takes a stunning diving catch to send the England captain back. Third wicket for Varun. ENG 109/8 (16.2)
Looks like India's decision to field spin-heavy attack has paid off. The spin trio of Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi and Varun Chakravarthy has denied the England players to open their arms.
Baring Jos Buttler, none of the England batters got going today as Gus Atkinson becomes the latest visiting batter to be dismissed. He is stumped by Sanju Samson off Axar Patel. ENG 103/7 (16)
OUTTTTT!!! England are going down the barrel as Jamie Overton gets a thick edge only for Nitish Kumar Reddy to take an easy catch. Axar Patel gets his first wicket. ENG 97/6 (14)
OUTTT!!! Hardik Pandya finally gets a wicket as Jacob Bethell holes out to Abhishek Sharma at the deep. Pandya reaches 90 T20I wickets. England 84/5 (12)
Fifty for England captain Jos Buttler. The right hander takes a single off Hardik Pandya to reach his half-century.
England are in a spot of bother after being asked to bat first with four wickets already down. However, Jos Buttler is still out in the middle at 47. Arshdeep Sngh and Varun Chakravarthy have takes two wickets each. ENG 75/4 (10)
OUTTTTT!!!!! Varun Chakravarthy breaks the stand as Harry Brook plays onto his stumps. Huge cheer from the crowd. Jos Buttler has settled himself in the middle and is nearing 50. OUTTTT!!!! Liam Livingstone is fails to read the googly and is clean bowled on first ball. ENG 65/4 (7.4)
Spin is introduced for the first time today. Varun Chakravarthy comes into attack. Varun Chakravarthy concedes 8 runs in his first over as England end powerplay at 46/2
Hardik Pandya has been guilty of conceding runs today. In his second over Pandya concedes four fours before Arshdeep Singh put the brakes on in his third. ENG 38/2 (5)
OUTTTTT!!! It's Arshdeep Singh again. Ben Duckett gets another top edge as Rinku Singh takes a brilliant catch. Arshdeep Singh becomes the highest wicket taker for India in T20Is with 97 scalps. ENG 17/2 (3)
Hardik Pandya shares the new ball with Arshdeep Singh. Two boundaries for England in the over from Jos Buttler. ENG 12/1 (2)
OUTTTTT!!!!!! Arshdeep Singh strikes on the third ball. Phil Salt top edges for a simple catch for Sanju Samson. What start for India. with this wicket Arshdeep equals Yuzvendra Chahal at 96 scalps for most T20I wickets for India. ENG 3/1 (1)
Former India women's cricketer Jhulan Goswami rings the Eden Bell. The players are on the field. Phil Salt and Ben Duckett to open for England. Arshdeep Singh with the new ball.
Following the T20I Word Cup last year and the retirement of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav has been India's T20I captain. While he didn't travel to Zimbabwe, but post that, the Mumbai batter has been leading India in the shortest format and is yet to lose a series. Under his captaincy, India won both against South Africa, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in T20Is.
India win's toss. Time for National Anthem. England go first, followed by India.
Arshdeep Singh need just two wickets to surpass Yuzvendra Chahal as India's highest wicket-taker in T20Is. Singh is currently on 95 wickets as compared to Chahal's 96.
Despite being missing out from the playing XI, Mohammed Shami continues to bowl at the nets. Must be a heartbreaking moment for him.
Suryakumar Yadav and Jos Buttler are in the middle for the toss. India win the toss and decide to bowl first, considering the dew factor.
There is a green tinge on the pitch. The pitch is hard and is a bit dry with lots of runs on offer. Dew will also play an important factor.
Mohammed Shami is sporting a knee cap during his warm-up. The physios will be keep a close eye on the India pacer.
We are just moment away from the toss. What could be the Indian playing XI? Will Harshit Rana make his debut ?
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Following the T20I Word Cup last year and the retirement of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav has been India's T20I captain. While he didn't travel to Zimbabwe, but post that, the Mumbai batter has been leading India in the shortest format and is yet to lose a series. Under his captaincy, India won both against South Africa, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in T20Is.
The Indian and English cricketers have arrived at the Eden Gardens. The toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST.
The pitch at the Eden Gardens has been a batting belter in recent times with the average total at this ground during IPL 2024 being 198. With the dew factor to play a part, winning the toss and bowl first will be the ideal choice for the captains.
Will India go with three pacers in Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh? How many spinners will India play? Will Ravi Bishnoi find a place in the playing XI? We will have to wait for another two hours.
Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (w), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Since his return for Bengal in domestic cricket, Mohammed Shami picked more than 20 wickets in 13 matches across formats. With no Jasprit Bumrah in the side, Shami will lead the Indian pace attack.
Despite all hype, all eyes in the evening will be on Mohammed Shami. The India pacer, who last played for India during 2023 World Cup final, is making a comeback after 14 months in the national jersey.
India are coming into the series after winning 3-1 against South Africa in their previous T20I series. They would want to continue the same run against England too.
India will play five T20Is against England. Post that the two sides will play three ODIs, as a preparation for ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Hello and welcome to the first T20I between India and England at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
