India vs. England 1st T20I: Detailed Scorecard and Match Summary
Date: January 22, 2025
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Series: England tour of India, 2025
Toss: India won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
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Phil Salt | c Samson b Arshdeep Singh | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Ben Duckett | b Arshdeep Singh | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Jos Buttler (c) | c Reddy b Chakravarthy | 68 | 44 | 5 | 3 |
Harry Brook | c Suryakumar Yadav b Chakravarthy | 17 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
Liam Livingstone | b Chakravarthy | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Jacob Bethell | c Suryakumar Yadav b Axar Patel | 18 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
Jamie Overton | b Axar Patel | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Gus Atkinson | c Suryakumar Yadav b Hardik Pandya | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Jofra Archer | c Suryakumar Yadav b Hardik Pandya | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Adil Rashid | not out | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Mark Wood | run out (Samson/Arshdeep Singh) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Extras | (lb 4, nb 1, w 7) | 12 | |||
Total | (all out, 20 overs) | 132 |
Fall of Wickets:
1-0 (Phil Salt, 0.3 ov), 2-17 (Ben Duckett, 2.5 ov), 3-65 (Harry Brook, 7.3 ov), 4-65 (Liam Livingstone, 7.5 ov), 5-83 (Jacob Bethell, 12.2 ov), 6-85 (Jamie Overton, 12.6 ov), 7-97 (Gus Atkinson, 15.5 ov), 8-109 (Jos Buttler, 17.5 ov), 9-130 (Jofra Archer, 19.4 ov), 10-132 (Mark Wood, 19.6 ov).
Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
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Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.25 |
Hardik Pandya | 4 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 10.50 |
Axar Patel | 4 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 5.50 |
Varun Chakravarthy | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 5.75 |
Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.50 |
India Innings:
Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
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Sanju Samson (wk) | c Salt b Archer | 22 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
Abhishek Sharma | c Overton b Rashid | 79 | 34 | 5 | 8 |
Suryakumar Yadav (c) | b Archer | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Tilak Varma | not out | 14 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
Hardik Pandya | not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Extras | (lb 4, nb 1, w 5) | 10 | |||
Total | (3 wickets, 12 overs) | 127 |
Fall of Wickets:
1-23 (Sanju Samson, 2.1 ov), 2-23 (Suryakumar Yadav, 2.2 ov), 3-113 (Abhishek Sharma, 9.6 ov).
England Bowling:
Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
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Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
Gus Atkinson | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 15.00 |
Mark Wood | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.50 |
Adil Rashid | 2 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 11.00 |
Liam Livingstone | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.50 |
Match Summary:
India bowled out England for 132 runs in 20 overs, with standout performances from Varun Chakravarthy (3/23) and Arshdeep Singh (2/17). In response, India scored 127/3 in 12 overs, led by a blistering 79 off 34 balls from Abhishek Sharma. India successfully chased the target, marking a strong start to the series.
The inaugural T20 International between the India National Cricket Team and the England Men’s Cricket Team took place on January 22, 2025, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This match marked the commencement of England’s tour of India in 2025, setting the stage for an exhilarating series between two cricketing powerhouses.
Toss and Pitch Conditions
India’s captain, Suryakumar Yadav, won the toss and elected to bowl first, considering the potential impact of dew later in the evening. The pitch at Eden Gardens exhibited a green tinge, indicating assistance for the seamers, yet remained hard and dry, promising ample runs for the batsmen. Dew was anticipated to play a significant role as the match progressed.
England’s Innings
Opening the batting, England faced an early setback when Phil Salt top-edged a delivery from Arshdeep Singh, resulting in a simple catch for wicketkeeper Sanju Samson. This early dismissal left England at 3/1 in the first over.
Jos Buttler, leading from the front, provided some resistance, scoring 68 runs. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack. The spin duo of Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi combined effectively, conceding only 44 runs in their eight overs. The standout performance came from Varun Chakravarthy, who delivered an impressive spell, taking 3 wickets for 23 runs. Arshdeep Singh also made a significant impact, claiming 2 wickets for 17 runs and becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is with 97 scalps.
India’s Chase
Chasing a modest target of 133, India aimed for a strong start. After a cautious first over yielding just one run, Sanju Samson unleashed a flurry of boundaries, scoring 22 runs off Gus Atkinson’s over. However, England found hope when Jofra Archer dismissed Samson, followed by the wicket of Suryakumar Yadav for a duck, leaving India at 45/2.
Key Performances
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Abhishek Sharma: A blistering 79 runs from 34 balls, including five fours and eight sixes, anchoring India’s successful chase.
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Varun Chakravarthy: A pivotal bowling figure, taking 3 wickets for 23 runs, stifling England’s middle order.
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Arshdeep Singh: Achieved a milestone by becoming India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is, with figures of 2/17.
Conclusion
The first T20I between India and England highlighted the hosts’ dominance in both bowling and batting departments. England’s inability to build substantial partnerships and India’s aggressive batting approach were decisive factors. As the series progresses, England will seek to address their shortcomings, while India will aim to maintain their winning momentum.