Sports Desk
23 January
Ludhiana
Journalist Sandeep Dhand
India started the five-match T20 series with a dominant seven-wicket win against England. After a brilliant performance by Indian bowlers, opener Abhishek Sharma’s explosive innings secured the victory.
England Bowled Out for 132
Winning the toss, England batted first but struggled against India’s bowling attack. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy led the charge with three wickets, while Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel took two wickets each. England skipper Jos Buttler was the lone warrior, scoring a solid 68 runs, but lacked support from the rest of the batting lineup. England was bowled out for just 132 runs.
Abhishek Sharma’s Match-Winning Knock
India chased the target of 133 runs comfortably in just 12.5 overs, thanks to a stunning innings by opener Abhishek Sharma. He smashed 79 runs off 34 balls, hitting five fours and eight towering sixes. His aggressive batting turned the match into a one-sided contest.
Sanju Samson also chipped in with 26 runs, while Tilak Varma (19 not out) and Hardik Pandya (3 not out) ensured the chase ended smoothly.
India Takes 1-0 Lead
With this win, India takes a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20 series. The combination of disciplined bowling and powerful batting gives India a strong start in the series. Fans are now eagerly waiting to see if the team can continue this momentum in the upcoming matches.
This convincing performance sets a positive tone for India, with bowlers and batsmen contributing equally to the victory. The second match of the series promises to be another exciting contest.