Abhishek Sharma delivered a stunning performance in the first T20I against England on Wednesday, smashing a blistering 20-ball half-century while hitting the most sixes by an Indian in a T20I run chase,

Abhishek Sharma played a fiery knock as India defeated England by seven wickets in the first T20I of the five-match series in Kolkata. Chasing 133, India easily dominated the game and took 1-0 lead. Abhishek Sharma played a fiery knock 79 off 34 balls while Sanju Samson hits 26 off 20 balls as India chased down the target in just 12.

India take 1-0 lead in the five match T20I series in Kolkata, second T20I is set to be played in Chennai on Saturday

Abhishek Sharma's explosive 79 off 34 balls led India to a seven-wicket win over England in the first T20I. India's disciplined bowling, highlighted by Arshdeep Singh's record-breaking performance, restricted England to 132.

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.

Abhishek Sharma scored a 20-ball half-century as India beat England by seven wickets Wednesday in the first T20 of their five-match series. India's opener smacked five fours and eight sixes, scoring 79 off 34 balls,

India 133 for 3 (Abhishek 79, Samson 26, Archer 2-21) beat England 132 (Buttler 68, Varun 3-23, Arshdeep 2-17) by seven wickets India brutally cast aside England in the first T20I at Eden Gardens, as Abhishek Sharma's 79 from just 34 deliveries munched a meagre target of 133 with 43 balls to spare.

A stunning three-wicket haul from Varun Chakravarthy and a 34-ball 79 by Varun Chakarvarthy helped India take a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.

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