India has won the toss and elected to bowl first in the series-opening T20 against England's cricketers in Kolkata.

In a thrilling start to the T20I series against England, Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 79-run performance propelled India to a dominant victory, making a statement that will be remembered for years. His innings not only guided India to chase down England’s challenging total but also etched his name in the record

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Opener Abhishek Sharma's sensational power-hitting secured India's comprehensive seven-wicket victory against England in the opening T20 International at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

India’s chase began with a sense of urgency, but it was Sharma who made it clear that a comfortable win was on the cards.

India 133 for 3 (Abhishek 79, Archer 2-21) beat England 132 (Buttler 68, Varun 3-23, Arshdeep 2-17, Axar 2-22, Hardik 2-42) by seven wickets India brutally cast aside England in the first T20I at Eden Gardens,

Abhishek Sharma smashed a blistering 34-ball-79 in an exhibition of breathtaking power-hitting on the back of a disciplined bowling effort, as India outplayed England by seven wickets in the first T20