England suffered a heavy defeat to India within the first of a five-match T20 sequence in Kolkata as Jos Buttler’s aspect paid for a subpar batting effort.
The captain was a lone ranger as the remainder of his teammates succumbed to a scintillating spell of new-ball bowling from Arshdeep Singh and the wiles of India’s spin trio. A complete of 132 all out was by no means prone to be sufficient at Eden Gardens with the outfield speedy, the floor true and dew descending – and so it proved because the hosts blasted to victory. Abhishek Sharma was the star, displaying off his vary of hitting with a 34-ball 79 that included eight sixes with Gus Atkinson taking specific punishment.
The match was England Take a look at coach Brendon McCullum’s first in cost since taking the white ball reins. But extra struggles towards the turning ball for his aspect shall be purpose to stress each with the remainder of the sequence to come back and the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, which begins on 19 February and shall be held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
Re-live the entire motion from Eden Gardens beneath:
India win by seven wickets with 43 balls to spare!
A bit of little bit of luck for Tilak Varma as a misjudged slog flicks over the pinnacle of Phil Salt, however that’ll do it for India! A complete victory arrange by their bowling assault and completed off by a masterclass in T20 hanging from Abhishek Sharma.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 January 2025 16:29
India 127-3; Varma 14, Pandya 2 (12 overs)
Hardik Pandya arrives with India two hits away. A prime edge lands safely to go away six required as Mark Wooden prices up for what could be the closing over…
Harry Latham-Coyle22 January 2025 16:25
OUT! Abhishek Sharma ct. Brook b Rashid 79 (India 125-3, 11.5 overs)
That one does land within the palms. Attempting to rush to the end, Abhishek Sharma comes down the monitor however doesn’t join as supposed, sending it right down to lengthy off the place Harry Brook gathers comfortably. However what a knock – 79 off 34 balls with 5 4s and eight 6s.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 January 2025 16:23
India 125-2; Varma 14, Abhishek 79 (11.4 overs)
England simply can’t appear to halt this cost. Abhishek Sharma lofts Adil Rashid for six earlier than Jacob Bethell lets a tough diving probability slip by his fingers. He’s an excellent fielder and made wonderful floor to get there, however couldn’t grasp it.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 January 2025 16:22
India 116-2; Varma 14, Abhishek 71 (11 overs)
Poor Gus Atkinson. The England seamer simply seems completely out of types, his tempo down, his tried solutions to India’s firepower proved quickly incorrect by some extra scrumptious hanging. A large yorker will get him out of the over however he’s gone for 38 from two and, with 17 required, could not get one other.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 January 2025 16:19
India 106-2; Varma 9, Abhishek 66 (10.1 overs)
Properly that is reasonably resembling a standard Eden Gardens innings beneath the lights – is there time for a twist?
Most likely not. An excellent drive over mid off for six from Abhishek Sharma!
Harry Latham-Coyle22 January 2025 16:16
India 100-2; Varma 9, Abhishek 60 (10 overs)
Liam Livingstone on and bowling off spin with two southpaws on the crease. An inside-out drive from Abhishek Sharma for 4 retains them rumbling alongside.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 January 2025 16:14
India 93-2; Varma 8, Abhishek 54 (9 overs)
An honest comeback from Jamie Overton, ever up for it having jawed just a few instances with the opposition through the Massive Bash. Nonetheless ten from it, although, as England’s hopes fade into the Kolkata night time.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 January 2025 16:09
50 for Abhishek Sharma! India 90-2; Varma 8, Abhishek 51 (8.2 overs)
50 from 20 balls! What hitting from Abhishek Sharma, planting Jamie Overton’s bouncer ten rows again over tremendous leg. India are racing in direction of victory.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 January 2025 16:06
India 83-2; Varma 7, Abhishek 45 (8 overs)
Into the assault comes Adil Rashid – may they’ve given him one within the powerplay? That does really feel like a archetype this England XI is lacking, with none of their spinners notably proficient within the powerplay.
Shelled! An opportunity for Rashid down at his bootlaces and, ultimately, a poor drop, giving Abhishek Sharma a life. The batter celebrates by clapping a sluggish front-of-the-hand ball for 4 after which launching a leg spinner for six over the pinnacle of a leaping Jacob Bethell at deep midwicket.
One other mighty most! Full, flighted, and despatched downtown! Abhishek is displaying off his strokeplay.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 January 2025 16:04
