IND vs ENG 1st T20I highlights: India takes a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series in Kolkata. The second T20I will be played in Chennai on Saturday.
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, while Varun Chakravarthy (3/23) was the team’s top wicket-taker.
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For the Men in Blue, Varun Chakravarthy led an outstanding performance with the ball. Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel all grabbed two wickets apiece, while Chakravarthy claimed 3/23, two of which came in three balls.
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