"India vs England 1st T20I Match Report 2025: Abhishek Sharma's 79 Guides India to Easy Win, Varun Chakravarthy's 3/23 Sets up Victory"
India vs England 1st T20I: Comprehensive Match Report
On January 22, 2025, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India faced England in the first T20 International of the five-match series. Opting to bowl first, India showcased a commanding performance, restricting England to a modest total and chasing it down with remarkable ease.
Match Summary
England: 132 all out in 20 overs
India: 133/3 in 12.5 overs
Result: India won by 7 wickets with 43 balls to spare
England's Innings
England's innings struggled to gain momentum after early setbacks. Captain Jos Buttler stood out with a resilient 68 off 44 balls, but lacked support from the other end. India's bowlers were exceptional, with Varun Chakravarthy leading the pack.
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler (C) | 68 | 44 | 8 | 2 | 154.55 |
| Harry Brook | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 121.43 |
| Ben Duckett | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Phil Salt | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Jamie Overton | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| George Atkinson | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 15.38 |
| Jofra Archer | 12 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Adil Rashid | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 72.73 |
| Jacob Bethell | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Liam Livingstone | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Mark Wood | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
India's Bowling Highlights
Varun Chakravarthy was the standout bowler, delivering a spell of 3/23 in his 4 overs. Arshdeep Singh provided crucial breakthroughs upfront, finishing with figures of 2/17. Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya also contributed with two wickets each, ensuring England couldn't post a challenging total.
India's Chase
Chasing 133, India got off to a flying start. Abhishek Sharma was the star of the innings, smashing 79 runs off just 34 balls, including 5 fours and 8 sixes. His aggressive approach ensured India reached the target comfortably in just 12.5 overs.
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 79 | 34 | 5 | 8 | 232.35 |
| Sanju Samson | 26 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 130.00 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (C) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tilak Varma | 19* | 16 | 3 | 0 | 118.75 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
Bowling Highlights from England
Despite the loss, Jofra Archer was the standout bowler for England, delivering figures of 2/21 in his 4 overs. Adil Rashid managed to pick up 1 wicket but was expensive, conceding 27 runs in his 2 overs.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 4.0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
| Adil Rashid | 2.0 | 27 | 1 | 13.50 |
| Mark Wood | 2.5 | 25 | 0 | 8.82 |
| Gus Atkinson | 2.0 | 38 | 0 | 19.00 |
| Liam Livingstone | 1.0 | 7 | 0 | 7.00 |
Key Moments
- Varun Chakravarthy's spell: His 3/23 broke the back of England's batting lineup.
- Abhishek Sharma's innings: A scintillating 79 off 34 balls that sealed the game for India.
- Team Effort: India's bowlers and top-order batsmen combined to deliver a dominating performance.
Player of the Match
Varun Chakravarthy (India) - 3/23 in 4 overs
Conclusion
India's comprehensive victory in the first T20I sets the tone for the rest of the series. With an all-round performance, they now lead the series 1-0. England, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly and come back stronger in the next match.
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