Unruffled by the lingering fitness concerns surrounding Mohammed Shami, the well-oiled machine that is India's T20 team will be eyeing an encore of its opening game performance against a stunned England in the second game of a five-match series, on Saturday. ( 2nd T20I Key Battles | Full Coverage)

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

Chasing a paltry 133 for a win, India overhauled the target with 43 balls to spare as they reached 133 for 3 in just 12.5 overs.

India steamrolled England in the first T20I of the five-match series in Kolkata. Abhishek Sharma's 79-run knock led India's run chase of 133 at Eden Gardens. India have taken a 1-0 lead in the series and will look for more wins now.

Following a grueling Test season, India and England are set to lock horns in the five-match T20I series. The iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata hosts the series opener tonight. Suryakumar Yadav is back as India's T20I captain,

India begins their T20I series against England in Kolkata, with clear weather expected and England naming Gus Atkinson in their playing XI for a fresh start under coach Brendon McCullum.

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

The stage is set for an exciting clash as India take on England in the first T20I of their highly anticipated five-match series. The action begins on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata,

India's Strategy for the 1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav Opts to Bowl First The first T20I of the five-match series between and England will be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, January 22.