Bureau: In an exhilarating start to the T20 series, Team India emerged victorious against England by 7 wickets in the first match held in Kolkata. After being put to bat first, England set a target of 133 runs for Team India, which they chased down effortlessly, achieving the target in just 12.5 overs with 3 wickets down.
Highlights of India's Innings:
- Abhishek Sharma showcased a stunning performance with an explosive 79-run innings.
- Sanju Samson added 26 runs to the scoreboard.
- Tilak Verma remained unbeaten with 19 runs, and Hardik Pandya stayed not out with 3 runs.
England's Batting Struggle:
- England's captain Jos Buttler played a crucial role, scoring 68 runs with the help of 8 fours and 2 sixes.
- Harry Brook contributed with 17 runs.
- Other batsmen failed to make significant impacts against the Indian bowlers, with Jofra Archer getting out after scoring 12 runs and Adil Rashid remaining not out at 8 runs.
- England's innings concluded with a total of 132 runs, all out in 20 overs.
Bowling Brilliance by Team India:
- Varun Chakravarthy's exceptional bowling saw him take 3 wickets for 23 runs in 4 overs.
- Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel each claimed 2 wickets.
- Hardik Pandya also took 2 important wickets.
Team India's impressive performance has set a high bar for the series, leaving fans eager for the next match. Congratulations to the Indian team for their spectacular win!
