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India defeated England in the first T20I, led by Abhishek Sharma`s explosive innings and Rohit Sharma`s Ranji return.

India showcased their dominance in the first T20I against England, clinching victory by 7 wickets. England set a target of 133 runs, scoring 132 all out in 20 overs. Jos Buttler was the standout performer for England, scoring 68 runs off 44 balls, while Harry Brook contributed 17 runs. The Indian bowling attack was spearheaded by Varun Chakravarthy, who claimed 3 wickets for 23 runs, and Arshdeep Singh, who took 2 wickets for just 17 runs.

In response, India chased down the target with ease, scoring 133 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in just 12.5 overs. Abhishek Sharma was the star of the innings, smashing an impressive 79 runs off 34 balls. Sanju Samson supported him with a solid 26 runs off 20 balls. For England, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid took 2 and 1 wickets respectively, but their efforts were not enough to stop the Indian batting onslaught.

In domestic cricket, the Ranji Trophy is currently underway, with Mumbai facing Jammu and Kashmir. Mumbai won the toss and opted to bat, marking the return of Rohit Sharma to the Ranji Trophy after nearly a decade. He opened the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane. This match is crucial for Rohit Sharma as he looks to regain form following recent struggles in Test and ODI formats.

As of January 2025, India holds a strong position in the ICC rankings, sitting third in Tests, second in ODIs, and first in T20s. Yashasvi Jaiswal is ranked fourth among Test batsmen, while Suryakumar Yadav holds the same position in T20 rankings.

For more details on the T20I match, visit T20I match results. For updates on the Ranji Trophy, check Ranji Trophy live updates.

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