India bowled out England for 132 in a dominating performance, led by spinner Varun Chakravarthy and fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, who shared five wickets. Despite losing two partners early, left-hander Sharma scored a rapid 20-ball fifty, hitting eight sixes and five fours, guiding India to victory in just 12.5 overs, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20 series.
England’s Jos Buttler was the standout, scoring 68 off 44 balls, but the rest of the team struggled, with Phil Salt dismissed for a duck. Arshdeep and Chakravarthy were crucial in taking wickets and restricting England’s score.
India started quickly but faced setbacks when Jofra Archer took two quick wickets. Sharma’s explosive innings ultimately sealed the win despite falling to Adil Rashid late in the game. This match marks a disappointing start for England’s new white-ball coach, Brendon McCullum. The second T20 is scheduled for Saturday in Chennai.
