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India`s cricket team excelled in the T20I against England, with Abhishek Sharma`s explosive performance leading to victory.

India showcased their cricketing prowess in the 1st T20I against England, securing a convincing victory by 7 wickets. England set a target of 133 runs, finishing their innings at 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. Indian bowlers Varun Chakravarthy and Arshdeep Singh were instrumental in dismantling the English batting lineup, claiming 3 wickets for 23 runs and 2 wickets for 17 runs, respectively.

In response, India chased down the target in just 12.5 overs, led by an explosive innings from Abhishek Sharma, who scored 79 runs off 34 balls. Sanju Samson also played a crucial role, adding 26 runs off 20 balls. England`s Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid managed to take 2 wickets for 21 runs and 1 wicket for 27 runs, but it wasn`t enough to stop India`s momentum.

In badminton, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen are competing in the BWF Indonesia Masters Super 500, with both players climbing the BWF rankings. However, specific results from the tournament remain pending.

The Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 is heating up, with Indian prodigy R Praggnanandhaa leading the pack with 3.5 points after 4 rounds, following a dominant win over Leon Luke Mendonca. D Gukesh stands at 2.5 points, while Arjun Erigaisi is struggling with only 0.5 points after three defeats.

In the Indian Super League, Bengaluru FC faced Odisha FC on January 22, but results were not available at the time of reporting. Mohun Bagan`s title hopes took a hit after a draw with Chennaiyin. In the Hockey India League, Delhi SG Pipers clashed with Soorma Hockey Club, while UP Rudras secured a 2-0 victory over Team Gonasika. The Women`s Hockey India League saw Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers take on Delhi SG, and Odisha Warriors clinched a bonus point against Soorma Hockey Club.

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