England won the toss and chose to bat, but their innings never really gained momentum.
England faced early setbacks due to India’s disciplined bowling attack. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh struck in the opening over, dismissing Phil Salt for a duck.
He followed this with the wicket of Ben Duckett, marking a historic moment by becoming India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is with 97 wickets, surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal.
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England captain Jos Buttler held the innings together, scoring a brilliant 68 off 44 balls. His innings included 7 fours and 3 sixes.
Final Score:* England managed a modest total of 132/9 in their 20 overs.
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Chasing 133, India showcased aggressive intent from the outset. Opener Abhishek Sharma spearheaded the assault with a blistering 79 off just 34 balls, featuring five fours and eight towering sixes. His rapid half-century came off a mere 20 deliveries, setting the tone for a swift chase.
Despite losing Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav in quick succession, Sharma’s dominance ensured India remained on course. He formed a crucial partnership with Tilak Varma, adding 84 runs at a striking rate of 200. India comfortably reached the target, finishing at 133/3 in just 12.5 overs, securing victory with 43 balls to spare.
Abhishek Sharma: Awarded Player of the Match for his explosive 79-run knock, dismantling England’s bowling attack and setting up a facile chase.
Varun Chakravarthy: Instrumental with the ball, his 3/23 in four overs stifled England’s middle order, preventing any substantial partnerships.
Arshdeep Singh: His early breakthroughs and economical spell of 2/17 laid the foundation for India’s dominance, marking a significant achievement in his T20I career.
India started the T20 series on a high note with a comprehensive win. The combination of disciplined bowling and explosive batting gave them a clear edge over England. The second T20I is scheduled in Chennai, where England will look to bounce back.
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