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India`s Abhishek Sharma shines in T20 win over England, while Soorma Hockey Club secures victory in Hockey India League.

India showcased a dominant performance against England in the first T20 match of their five-game series at Eden Gardens on January 22, 2025. After winning the toss and opting to field, India restricted England to a mere 132 all out. The standout bowlers for India were Arshdeep Singh, who excelled during the powerplay, and Varun Chakaravarthy, whose world-class spin bowling dismantled the English batting lineup. Jos Buttler emerged as England`s top scorer with a brisk 68 runs off 44 balls, but his efforts were not enough to secure a competitive total.

In response, India chased down the target with remarkable ease, led by a sensational innings from Abhishek Sharma. Sharma`s explosive 79 runs off just 34 balls included an astonishing eight sixes, and he reached his half-century in a mere 20 balls. India`s victory was sealed with a score of 133/3, achieving the target with 7.1 overs to spare. Varun Chakaravarthy was awarded the Player of the Match for his impressive bowling figures of 3/23, which included crucial wickets of Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone. Despite promising performances from England`s pace bowlers Mark Wood and Jofra Archer, they could not prevent the defeat.

In the Hockey India League 2024-25, Soorma Hockey Club triumphed over Delhi SG Pipers with a 2-1 victory at the Jaipal Singh Stadium in Ranchi on the same day. Harjeet Singh was the hero for Soorma, scoring both goals, while Corey Weyer netted a late consolation goal for the Pipers. This victory propelled Soorma Hockey Club to the third position in the league standings, showcasing their determination and skill throughout the match.

In other notable sports news, Hardik Pandya has surpassed Jasprit Bumrah to become India`s leading wicket-taker in T20 Internationals, marking a significant milestone in his career.

India vs England T20
Hockey India League

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