India vs England 1st T20I: India Chases 133 After Restricting England at Eden Gardens
January 22, 2025
In the opening match of the five-match T20I series at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India won the toss and elected to field against England.
England's Innings:
England faced challenges early on, losing opener Phil Salt for a duck in the first over, caught behind off Arshdeep Singh's delivery.
Captain Jos Buttler anchored the innings with a resilient 68 runs, but lacked substantial support from the other end. England's batting lineup struggled against India's disciplined bowling attack, managing to post a total of 132 runs in their allotted 20 overs.
India's Bowling Highlights:
Arshdeep Singh: Led the bowling attack with precision, claiming key wickets and applying pressure on England's top order.
Varun Chakravarthy: Utilized the conditions effectively, contributing to the wicket tally and maintaining an economical spell.
India's Response:
Chasing a target of 133, India began their innings with openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson. The duo aimed to build a solid foundation, facing England's pace-heavy attack led by Jofra Archer.
Notably, India's experienced pacer Mohammed Shami was absent from the playing XI, with the team opting for a combination that included three spinners to exploit the pitch conditions.
As the match progresses, India will look to capitalize on their bowling efforts and secure a win in the series opener, while England's bowlers will strive to defend the modest total and challenge the Indian batting lineup.
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