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India defeated England by seven wickets in the first T20I, with Abhishek Sharma shining and Mohammed Shami returning.

India secured a commanding victory against England by seven wickets in the first T20I of the five-match series at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on January 22, 2025. Abhishek Sharma was the standout performer, delivering a fiery innings that propelled India to chase down the target set by England. This match marked the return of Mohammed Shami to the Indian squad after a 14-month hiatus, providing a significant boost to the team`s bowling lineup, especially with Jasprit Bumrah`s fitness still in question.

The series continues with matches scheduled at various venues, including the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on January 25, the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on January 28, the MCA Stadium in Pune on January 31, and concluding at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 2. Suryakumar Yadav leads the Indian team, with Axar Patel serving as vice-captain, as they aim to solidify their position ahead of the Champions Trophy in February.

As of January 2025, India holds the top spot in the ICC T20I rankings with 268 points, followed closely by Australia and England. In the batting rankings, Travis Head leads the T20I batsmen with 855 points, while Phil Salt and Tilak Varma follow. The anticipated return of Mohammed Shami and the performance of key players like Suryakumar Yadav will be crucial as India looks to maintain its dominance in the series.

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