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India defeated England by 7 wickets in the first T20I, with Abhishek Sharma`s explosive batting leading the charge.

India showcased their dominance in the first T20I against England at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, winning by 7 wickets. After winning the toss, India opted to bowl first, restricting England to a modest total of 132 runs. Jos Buttler led the charge for England, scoring 68 runs off 44 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup faltered against a disciplined Indian bowling attack. Varun Chakravarthy emerged as the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for just 23 runs in his 4 overs, including the crucial dismissals of Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone. Arshdeep Singh also made significant contributions with 2 wickets for 17 runs.

In response, India chased down the target with remarkable ease, scoring 133 runs for the loss of just 3 wickets in only 12.5 overs. Abhishek Sharma was the star of the show, smashing a blistering 79 runs off just 34 balls, featuring eight sixes and achieving a staggering strike rate of 232.35. Sanju Samson provided solid support with a composed 26 runs from 20 balls. Jofra Archer was the pick of the bowlers for England, taking 2 wickets for 21 runs in his 4 overs, but it was not enough to halt India`s momentum.

The match, played in front of an enthusiastic crowd, highlighted India`s aggressive batting and effective bowling strategies. Varun Chakravarthy`s exceptional performance earned him the Player of the Match award, setting a strong tone for the remainder of the five-match series. England`s bowlers, particularly Mark Wood and Jofra Archer, showed promise despite the defeat, with Wood delivering high speeds and Archer maintaining an economical bowling display.

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