India started their T20 series against England with a commanding performance, securing a 7-wicket victory. With this win, India has taken a 1-0 lead in the five – match series, setting the tone for the upcoming matches.
England’s Struggle: Bowled Out for 132
Batting first, England managed to score 132 runs in 20 overs, but their innings never gained momentum. The Indian bowlers applied pressure from the start, restricting the English batters scoring freely.
Varun Chakravarthy was the star with the ball, picking up 3 wickets for just 23 runs, while Arshdeep singh (2 wicket) and axar Patel (2 wicket) also played crucial roles in limiting England to a below -par total.
India’s Batting: A Dominant Chase
Chasing 133, india got off to a solid start with Sanju samson (26 off 20) and Tilak Varma (19 off 16) playing useful knocks. However, the real show – stealer was Abhishek Sharma, who played a sensational innings.
He smashed 79 run off jus 34 balls, hitting 5 four and 8 six, making the chase look effortless. His explosive batting completely dismantled England’s bowling attack. india reached the target in just 12.5 overs, finishing the match with 43 balls to spare.
Bowlers Set the Stage for Victory
India’s bowlers played a massive role in setting up this win.
- Varun Chakravarthy: 4 overs, 23 runs, 3 wickets
- Arshdeep Singh: 4 overs, 17 runs, 2 wickets
- Axar Patel: 4 over, 22 runs, 2 wickets
- Hardik Pandya: 4 overs, 42 runs, 2 wickets
Even though Hardik Pandya was expensive he contributed with two key wickets.
India Takes the Lead in the Series
With this victory, India leads the series 1-0 and looks confident going forward . England will need to bounce back strongly in the upcoming matches to keep the series alive.
for indian fans, this win is a moment of celebration, and all eyes are now on the nest match, where india will aim to continue their dominance!
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