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India vs England Highlights, 1st T20I: Abhishek Sharma Joins Elite List As India Beat England 7 Wickets
India vs England 1st T20I Highlights: Abhishek Sharma played a fiery knock as India defeated England by seven wickets in the first T20I of the five-match series.
India vs England, 1st T20I: India beat England by 7 wickets© BCCI
India vs England Highlights: Abhishek Sharma played a fiery knock as India defeated England by seven wickets in the first T20I of the five-match series in Kolkata. Chasing 133, India easily dominated the game and took 1-0 lead. Abhishek Sharma played a fiery knock 79 off 34 balls while Sanju Samson hits 26 off 20 balls as India chased down the target in just 12.5 overs. Apart from them, Tilak Varma also scored 19* off 16 balls. Earlier, Varun Chakravarthy scalped three wickets while Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel took two wicket each. For England, Jos Buttler scored 68 off 44 balls. (Scorecard)
England Tour of India 2025 Highlights: India vs England, 1st T20I, Straight from Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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- 22:05 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: India win by 7 wicketsIndia (133/3) defeated England (132 all out) by seven wickets in the first T20I of the five-match series in Kolkata. Chasing 133, India easily dominated the proceedings as their openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma stitch an important partnership. Abhishek hits a fiery 79 off 34 balls while Samson hits 26 off 20 balls as India chased down the target in just 12.5 overs. Earlier, Varun Chakravarthy scalped three wickets while Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel took two wicket each. For England, Jos Buttler scored 68 off 44 balls.
- 21:57 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: OUTOUT!!! AAHHHH!!!! Abhishek Sharma fails to hit the winning shot for India as he departs for 79. As India needed 8 runs, Abhishek goes for a big hit again off Adil Rashid's delivery. However, the shot lands straight into the hands of Harry Brook at the long-off. Third wicket gone for India.IND 125/3 (11.5 overs)
- 21:51 (IST)India vs England Live: 16 runs off the overThe partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma is propelling Team India towards a big victory. In the previous over of Gus Atkinson, Abhishek once again hits a boundary and a six while Tilak hammers a boundary. In total, Atkinson concedes 16 runs. India now need only 17 runs to win.IND 116/2 (11 overs)
- 21:42 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: Abhishek nears 50Abhishek Sharma is like an unstoppable force today as he is comfortably dealing in boundaries. This time, Adil Rashid faces the heat and gets brutally thrashed. In his previous, Abhishek hammers two maximums and a four as Rashid concedes 16 runs. He is now inching closer towards his half-century.IND 83/2 (8 overs)
- 21:35 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: 18 runs off the overAbhishek Sharma continues the carnage despite losing two wickets. In the previous over of Mark Wood, Abhishek hits two maximums and a boundary as the England pacer concedes 18 runs. Tilak Varma has joined Abhishek at the crease.IND 63/2 (6 overs)
- 21:23 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: OUTOUT!!! Jofra Archer strikes again in the same over and provides England with their second breakthrough. This time, he dismisses Suryakumar Yadav for duck. SKY also tries to go for a big hit but fails to time it properly as the ball goes up in the air and lands into the hands of wicketkeeper Phil Salt. From 41/0, India are reduced to 41/2.IND 41/2 (4.5 overs)
- 21:18 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: OUTOUT!!!! OHHHH!!! As we were expecting some more fireworks, England get their first breakthrough. Jofra Archer removes Sanju Samson for 26. Samson tries to go for a big hit again but Gus Atkinson takes a good catch at the deep mid-wicket. First wicket gone for India.IND 41/1 (4.2 overs)
- 21:11 (IST)India vs England Live: 10 runs off the overAfter Sanju Samson thrashes Gus Atkinson, Abhishek Sharma joins the party in style and gives a similar dose Jofra Archer. In the previous over of Archer, Abhishek hits a boundary and a six as the England star leaks 10 runs. India openers are in a fiery form as England desperately look for wickets.
IND 33/0 (3 overs) - 21:08 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: Samson rips Atkinson apartWOAHHHH!!! Is this for real??? Sanju Samson completely unleashes his fury on Gus Atkinson and provides India with the momentum. In his previous over, Samson hammers four boundaries and a maximum as the English pacer concedes a whopping total of 22 runs. Brilliant start for India.IND 23/0 (2 overs)
- 21:04 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: Play halted due to..Uhh Ho!!!! The match has been briefly halted as pacer Gus Atkinson needs some improvement on the ground. He spots some issues at his landing area and the groundstaff is called-in. The staff then quickly makes the ground even and the match resumes after the halt.
- 21:01 (IST)India vs England Live: Steady start for IndiaThe duo of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson provides India with a slow start. The duo scores 1 run in the first over of Jofra Archer in the chase of 133. They need to get some boundaries in the upcoming overs, in order to gain the momentum.IND 1/0 (1 over)
- 20:52 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: We are backHello and welcome back to our live coverage of the 1st T20I match between India and England in Kolkata. In the chase of 133, Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson have started the proceedings for India. On the other hand, Jofra Archer will be bowling the first over England as the visitors are eyeing some quick wickets. Let's play!!!
- 20:40 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: England 132 all out in 20 oversIndia bundled out England for 132 in the first T20I of the five-match series in Kolkata. For India, Varun Chakravarthy scalped three wickets, while pacer Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel scalped two wickets each. Apart from them Hardik Pandya also took two wickets. For England, Jos Buttler for the star performer with his knock of 68. India now need 133 runs to win.
- 20:24 (IST)India vs England Live: OUTOUT!!! Varun Chakravarthy is just unstoppable today and brilliantly scalping wickets for India. He now dismisses England's last hope Jos Buttler for 68 as the visitors lose 8th wicket. After hitting a six, Buttler tries to go for a big hit on the very next ball. However, the ball towards the deep square leg, where Nitish Reddy takes an excellent catch.ENG 109/8 (16.2 overs)
- 20:21 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: OUTOUT !!! Axar Patel takes his second wicket of the day and this time, he removes Gus Atkinson two. After leaking four runs from bye, Axar makes a good comeback and traps Atkinson with his spin. As Atkinson moves out of the crease, the ball dodges the bat and wicketkeeper Sanju Samson makes no mistakes and stumps him out. Seventh wicket gone for England.ENG 103/7 (16 overs)
- 20:14 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: OUTOUT!!!! Axar Patel joins the party in style and gives India another breakthrough. He dismisses Jamie Overton for 2. Tossed up delivery around off, Jamie Overton looks to whip across the line, gets a leading edge and the skier has been taken by the fielder charging in from the deep. Nitish Reddy keeps his cool and England have lost their sixth wicket.ENG 95/6 (13.3 overs)
- 20:12 (IST)India vs England Live: OUTOUT!!! Hardik Pandya redeems himself in style and takes his first wicket of the day. He removes Jacob Bethell for seven as England lose their fifth wicket. Bethell tries to go for a big hit but his shot goes straight into the hands of Abhishek Sharma at the deep mid-wicket.ENG 83/5 (11.5 overs)
- 20:03 (IST)India vs England Live: 50 up for ButtlerFIFTY!!! England skipper Jos Buttler takes a single off Hardik Pandya's delivery and brings up his half-century. It his 26th half-century in the shortest format for England and he brings it up in 34 balls. Terrific batting from Buttler as he is standing like a strong wall for England.ENG 81/4 (11.1 overs)
- 20:00 (IST)India vs England Live: 5 runs off the overAfter losing two more wickets, England are now showing a bit of cautious approach. In the previous over of Varun Chakravarthy, the duo of Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell scores five runs. India are aiming for another wicket, in order to bundle out England at the earliest.ENG 74/4 (10 overs)
- 19:48 (IST)India vs England Live: Chakravarthy strikes twiceAs England were bouncing back in the game, spinner Varun Chakravarthy strikes twice and gives the upper hand back to India. In his previous over, he dismisses Harry Brook for 17. Brook gets confused by the spin as the ball hits the inside edge and then rattles up the stumps. A ball later, Chakravarthy strikes again and dismisses the dangerous looking Liam Livingstone for duck in a similar manner. Fourth wicket gone for England.ENG 65/4 (7.5 overs)
- 19:45 (IST)India vs England Live: Buttler nears 50Jos Buttler continues with the carnage and keeps on hitting boundaries, in order to keep the momentum on England's side. This time, he thrashes Axar Patel and hammers a six. Harry brook also contributes with a six as Axar leaks 15 runs. With this, Buttler inches closer towards his half-century.ENG 61/2 (7 overs)
- 19:40 (IST)India vs England Live: SKY introduces spinAfter five overs, captain Suryakumar Yadav brings-in spin in the form of Varun Chakravarthy. In his first over, Chakravarthy creates some trouble for England but leaks eight runs. India need a wicket at the earliest, in order to maintain their dominance in the game.ENG 46/2 (6 overs)
- 19:30 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: Expensive over for IndiaAfter Arshdeep Singh removes the opening batters in the previous over, England again gain the momentum as Jos Buttler once again thrashes Hardik Pandya. In his previous over, Buttler hammers four boundaries as clueless Hardik ends up leaking 18 runs. Buttler has been joined by Harry Brook and both the batters aim to form a good partnership for two-down England.ENG 35/2 (4 overs)
- 19:26 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: OUTOUT!!! Arshdeep Singh creates history as he becomes India's highest wicket-taker (97) in the T20I format. This time, he dismisses Ben Duckett, who returns to the dugout for four. After hitting a boundary, Duckett tries to go for a big hit on the very next ball as well. However, his shot lacks timing and Rinku Singh makes a brilliant effort and grabs a stunning catch at the covers. England lose both their openers in quick succession.ENG 17/2 (2.5 overs)
- 19:17 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: 9 runs off the overDespite losing the wicket of Phil Salt in the first over, England did not go on the backfoot and play aggressively. Skipper Jos Buttler joins Ben Duckett at the crease and unleashes his fury on Hardik Pandya. In the previous over of the all-rounder, Buttler hits two boundaries as Hardik leaks nine runs.ENG 12/1 (2 overs)
- 19:14 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: Arshdeep equals historic featWith the dismissal of Phil Salt, India pacer Arshdeep Singh has completed his 96 T20I wickets in 61 matches. With this, he became the joint-highest wicket-taker for India in the T20I format. Star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has also registered the same number of wickets.
- 19:06 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: OUTOUT!!! WOAH!!! Arshdeep Singh truly stands on the expectations of his fans as provides India with an early breakthrough. This time, the dangerous Phil Salt becomes his prey and departs for duck. Salt gets completely bamboozled by Arshdeep's pace as he mistimes a shot, which goes up in the air. The ball then lands safely into the hands of wicketkeeper Sanju Samson as India get their first wicket.ENG 0/1 (0.3 overs)
- 19:02 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: We are underwayThe first T20I match between India and England begins in Kolkata. For England, Phil Salt and Ben Duckett will be opening the proceedings. The duo will look to form a terrific opening partnership, in order to provide England with a good start. On the other hand, pacer Arshdeep Singh will be bowling the first over for India. The hosts are eyeing some quick wickets. Let's play!!
- 18:45 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: No ShamiIn a shocking turn of events, fit pacer Mohammed Shami, who was highly expected to play his first match for India after a long gap, was not named in the Playing XI. Before the toss, visuals showed Shami bowling in the nets but still he was not chosen as Arshdeep Singh will be leading India's pace attack.
- 18:41 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: Here's what Jos Buttler said at the toss"Looks a good wicket, I'm sure it's going to be a good match. There will be some dew around. It's a great ground, it's an honour to play against India in these conditions. Everyone is in a good spot. It's nice to be together, a lot to look forward to. McCullum taking charge, he has a lot of experience. It's going to be a challenge, we are right up for it. There is some incredible talent in both sides. Saqib Mahmood, Brydon Carse, Jamie Smith and Rehan Ahmed will miss out."
- 18:40 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: Here's what SKY said at the toss"We will look to bowl first. The wicket looks sticky, there will be dew later on. It will be heavier later on. The boys have been amazing. The preparations have been good, looking forward to this series. It's going to be great competition between both the sides. A good headache, we want to stick to our strengths."
- 18:29 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: Pitch report"The six-hitting festival starts today here at this iconic Eden Gardens Stadium. The average sixes hit in the last two years is 10 per innings in a T20 game. Dimensions - 59m and 66m square, straight down the ground is 75m. There's a nice tinge of green, not overly green and I don't think it's going to do a whole lot but it'll do enough. It'll carry a little bit as well. The tall England bowlers will get a little bit out of the surface. Generally this is a high-scoring venue. There'll be a lot of runs scored here. More carry and pace on this surface."
- 18:28 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: Shami bowling in netsA brilliant news for all the Indian fans out there. According to the latest visuals coming in from the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, pacer Mohammed Shami can be seen bowling in the nets ahead of the toss. It is highly likely that he will be in the Playing XI in today's match.
- 18:23 (IST)IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Live: Archer in focusLike Mohammed Shami, England's fiery pacer Jofra Archer will be under the spotlight as he returns from injury to lead their pace attack ahead of the Champions Trophy. But conditions in India, with the possibility of heavy evening dew, could pose a challenge for bowlers. The squad also includes pace bowler Mark Wood following his recovery from a right elbow injury.
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