India vs. England’s 1st T20
India vs. England’s 1st T20 Abhishek Sharma’s brilliant 79 runs off 34 balls and a solid bowling effort helped India defeat England by seven wickets in the opening Twenty20 International at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, giving them a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
The match saw England dismissed for a modest 132 runs, well below the venue’s average first-innings total of roughly 195. It also saw Gautam Gambhir’s coaching squad delay Mohammed Shami’s international comeback.
Arshdeep Singh bowled a brilliant spell of 2/17, and Varun Chakravarthy showed remarkable bowling ability, achieving figures of 3/23.
By taking his 97th wicket and breaking Yuzvendra Chahal’s record of 96 wickets, Arshdeep became India’s top wicket-taker in Twenty20 Internationals, marking an important milestone.
India vs. England’s 1st T20 With 43 balls left, Abhishek’s aggressive batting display—which included 5 boundaries and 8 sixes, including a fifty in only 20 balls—ensured India’s easy chase.
India vs. England’s 1st T20 He shared a third-wicket partnership with Tilak Verma (19 not out), who shown excellent maturity in their 84-run partnership at a 200-run strike rate.
India vs. England’s 1st T20 With Abhishek Sharma leading the way at bat (79 off 34 balls, including 5 fours and 8 sixes), India (133/3 in 12.5 overs) defeated England (132 all out) by 7 wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. After the hosts won the toss and decided to use three frontline spinners to bowl at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, experienced pacer Mohammed Shami continued to wait for his return to the national team. At the same time, Varun Chakravarthy (3/23) was the team’s top wicket-taker.
The opener leaves after dazzling the Eden Gardens fans with a stroke-filled knock of 79 off 34 balls, which included five fours and eight sixes. India is now 125/3 and just eight runs away from a decisive victory. Adil Rashid scores 40 runs but takes the wicket.
India vs. England’s 1st T20 Abhishek (71* off 29 balls) welcomes Atkinson back with a six and a four after he conceded 22 runs in the only over he had bowled before this. India is eager to return to the team hotel. 11.3 overs, 111/2.
India vs. England’s 1st T20 This run chase has been made a farce by Abhishek Sharma, who has reached India’s 100 in 10 overs with 60* from 26 balls. With eight wickets remaining, the home team now needs just 33 runs to win in 60 balls.
India vs. England’s 1st T20 With his sixth maximum, Abhishek hits the milestone with a burst of energy, achieving his fifth in 20 balls. The left-hander’s skills are unmatched by England. India is pursuing 133 to win at 90/2 in 8.2 overs.
On 29, Rashid gives Abhishek another chance by letting go a very simple return catch at shin-high level. The Indian opener then adds salt to England’s wounds by hitting four off the following ball and two sixes to reach 45 off 19 balls. In 8 overs, India scored 83/2.
During the first seven overs of India’s run-chase, England skipper Jos Buttler devours his front-line pacer Jofra Acher. His striking numbers were 2/21. In 7 overs, India is 67/2. Adil Rashid used his leg-spin to launch an attack.
India vs. England’s 1st T20 Wood is struck for SIX by Abhishek’s pick-up shot, and the following ball creates space for him to be sliced over the third-man barrier for another SIX. Even a mishit off a slower one went past the bowler to the boundary because he is in such attacking form. Powerplay is over. In 6 overs, India scored 63/2.
India’s rapid start is stopped when Archer hits for the second time in the same over, sending captain Suryakumar Yadav back for a duck. Surya tried to flick early but was foxed by the slower ball. Abhishek is joined by Tilak Varma. In 4.5 overs, India is 41/2.
Archer throws the short ball to Samson (26 off 20 balls), who tries to pull but misses. India is 41/1 and needs to win by 133.
India vs. England’s 1st T20 With two speeds exceeding 153 kmph in his opening over, including one that beat the batter and the ‘keeper to go away to fine leg for four byes, the England speedster made the speedometre go crazy. In 4 overs, India is 39/0.
The left-hander Abhishek (10*) spanks Archer over the off-side for a four and then a six after Archer produced a superb wicket-to-wicket in the first over. In 3 overs, India is 33/0.
India vs. England’s 1st T20 After hitting two consecutive fours to counter Atkinson’s opening two deliveries, the Indian opener evens the score with a flat six over the covers. The crowd goes crazy! and then hits another four with a flip through the mid-wicket.
India vs. England’s 1st T20 By alternating between his length and the nearby fielders, Jofra Archer assaults the stumps and puts Samson off balance. India is 1/0 in 1 over and needs to reach 133 to win.
India’s pursuit of England’s 132 is on, with Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma out there. Jofra Archer is holding the fresh ball. A leg and a short leg unexpectedly slide into position. The pacers from England will employ short-ball strategies, or is it a bluff.
Hardik dismissed Jofra Archer for 12 before his final over ended England’s innings. Mark Wood (1) was out of the game after the final ball. The only visiting batsman to stand out was Jos Buttler, who scored 68 off of 44 balls. The best Indian bowler was Varun Chakravarthy, who finished with stats of 3/23, while Arshdeep Singh finished with 2/17. The most costly player, Hardik Pandya (2/42) struck twice, while Axar Patel (2/22) claimed two wickets. The only Indian bowler without any wickets was Ravi Bishnoi (0/22).
With stats of 2/17 in four overs, the left-arm pacer put on another strong display, while Axar Patel, the spinner and vice-captain, took 2/22. England scored 19 overs at 121/8.
India vs. England’s 1st T20 India vs. England’s 1st T20 Bowling on the stumps assists the Indian spinner. First, after being foxed by a googly, Brook (17) inside-edges onto his stumps. For a duck, Liam Livingstone also cleaned up. England 65/4 in 7.5 overs.
Axar Patel, India’s new T20I vice-captain, is dropped by Brook (13*) for a SIX in the stands behind deep extra cover. Jos Buttler (42*), who smashes the ball over deep mid-wicket with his maiden six, joins in on the fun. England 61/2 in seven overs.
An inside-edge that nearly touched the stumps before sprinting to the fine-leg fence gives Brook (6) a fortunate boundary. The Powerplay is over. Varun’s opening over yields eight runs before Nitish Reddy makes a spectacular fielding move on the far boundary to save.
The over ends in dramatic scenes as Arshdeep keeps testing England’s hitters, including the in-form Buttler (31*). Samson thinks there was a nick, and Brook (1*) tries to go after Arshdeep but fails. After careful consideration, Surya requests a review. However, the ‘Snicko’ has nothing. Not out. England In 5 overs, 38/2. In 3 overs, Arshdeep scored 2/10.
Arshdeep is now the top wicket-taker in the nation’s T20 Internationals. To accomplish this incredible achievement, the left-arm pacer overtook Yuzvendra Chahal, solidifying his place as an essential component of India’s T20I lineup. Having taken 97 wickets in just 61 games, Arshdeep currently retains the record.
India vs. England’s 1st T20 Through deep square-leg, the England captain flicks Hardik for consecutive fours. With two more fours in the over, he keeps dealing in boundaries. He hits 29 off 16 balls with speed. England 35/2 after 4 overs.
Duckett (4), who has been waiting for his first ball for more than two overs, makes a creative four-ball and attempts to score a big run on the next delivery as well, but he is cleverly caught by Rinku Singh. Arshdeep took the second wicket. Back in the shack are both of the openers. England In 2.5 overs, 17/2