Abhishek, Varun lead India's demolition of England
After the spinners limited England to 132, India's batters aced the chase to go 1-0 up
22/01Result
1st T20I (N), England tour of India at Kolkata, Jan 22 2025
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![England]( "England")
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![India]( "India")
133/3 (12.5/20 ov, target 133)
Player of the Match
22/01Result
1st T20I (N), England tour of India at Kolkata, Jan 22 2025
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![England]( "England")
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![India]( "India")
133/3 (12.5/20 ov, target 133)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Abhishek: 'The team has always told me to keep my attacking intent'
"That was a big moment for me, that when the team wants me to do that, then I can do it"
Varun's overspin renaissance shows no sign of slowing down
He's been a different bowler since his India comeback last year, beating batters with dip and bounce, and these ingredients floored England in the first T20I in Kolkata
Buttler: We're blessed with bowlers that are capable batters
England captain also talks up 21-year-old Bethell who is on his first international tour of Asia
No issues working with 'good friend' Hardik Pandya for Suryakumar Yadav
With Hardik Pandya losing the India vice-captaincy, and set to lead T20I captain Suryakumar Kumar at the IPL, could it make for a strained relationship? Not at all, says Suryakumar
Axar hints at flexible middle order as India gear up for England T20Is
India's newly appointed T20I vice-captain has suggested that only the openers' roles will be fixed
Brendon McCullum promises focus on entertainment as England white-ball era begins
England take on T20 World Cup champions in five-match series to start new coach's tenure
Powerhouse line-ups clash in a series that could test T20's limits
India. England. High-scoring venues. Dew. No batting record will be safe over the next fortnight
Shami puts in the hard yards at India's first training session ahead of England T20Is
The quick was spotted with some protection on his knee but nearly hit full tilt towards the end of his training session
Preview
T20 heavyweights look to draw first blood ahead of five-round bout
The two teams are in transition, but there's plenty of firepower in both sides for what should be a high-scoring series
