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India leads the T20I series against England after a dominant performance at Eden Gardens, showcasing their spin bowling strength.

India has secured a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against England, triumphing by seven wickets at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. England, under the captaincy of Jos Buttler, faced significant challenges against India`s formidable spin attack, managing to post only 132 runs before being bowled out.

Jos Buttler`s aggressive innings of 68 runs off 44 balls stood out in England`s batting lineup, but the team`s struggle against spin bowling proved detrimental. India`s spin trio, featuring Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel, and Ravi Bishnoi, effectively restricted England`s scoring opportunities. Varun Chakravarthy was particularly impressive, claiming three wickets for just 23 runs, showcasing his skill in exploiting the conditions.

India`s chase was swift and decisive, as they reached the target in just 12.5 overs, demonstrating their dominance in the match. The second T20I is scheduled to take place in Chennai, a venue renowned for its spin-friendly conditions, which could further challenge the English batting lineup.

Mohammed Shami`s much-anticipated return to the squad was postponed, as he was not included in the playing eleven for the first T20I. The team management cited the need to assess conditions and combinations as the reason for his exclusion. Shami has been diligently working on his fitness following a lengthy injury layoff and is expected to play a pivotal role in the upcoming Champions Trophy.

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