Twitter Reaction: Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakravarthy as India beat England by 7 wickets in Kolkata T20I

Among the major exhibitions at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India beat England In the first T20I of the five-match series, 7 wickets fell with 43 balls remaining. India chose to strike first and restricted England to 132 runs with a rigorous bowling performance. Varun Chakravarty and Ardeep Singh. In reply, Abhishek Sharma79 off 34 balls to secure India It only took 12.5 rounds to catch up with the target.. The resounding win gave India an early lead in the series and highlighted their all-round quality.

Varun Chakravarthy’s ball magic

After Ashdeep was sacked, India decided to pay dividends first Phil Salter and Ben Duckett in rapid succession. The highlight of the innings was the mesmerizing bowling of Chakravarthy. He took 3 wickets for 23 runs including Harry Brooke and Liam Livingston At the same end. Chakravarthy's cunning and precision threw England's midfield into disarray as they struggled to accelerate after a solid start. Jos ButtlerRanked first with 44 goals and 68 goals, and eventually lost to Wallen. England's lower-ranked side offered little resistance and folded for just 132 runs.

Abhishek Sharma's explosive knock against England

India's chase started off smoothly but Abhishek turned it into a one-man show. open side by side Sanzhou SamsonSharma blasted 79 runs off just 34 deliveries, including five fours and eight towering sixes. His 20-ball half-century set the tone for a quick finish. Samson topped the list with 26 points; Tilak Varma Ensuring a 19-match unbeaten run without any hiccups, it was Abhishek's fearless performance against the England pacers, especially Jofra Archer and Mark Woodwhich defines the number of innings. His clean strokes were a feast for the crowd and he was deservedly named Player of the Match.

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Clinical bowling and fielding highlight India's dominance in Kolkata

The Indian bowling team executed their plan perfectly. Ashdeep's early breakthrough and Hardik PandyaA crucial goal from midfield ensured England never got the momentum they needed. Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi The match remained tense and Patel also picked up two wickets. Defensive effort, including Samson's out, dismissed Mark Woodcomplementing the bowlers' efforts. Overall, India's all-round performance showed their preparation for the series and gave England a lot to think about ahead of the second T20I.

Here's Twitter's reaction:

Abhishek Sharma doesn't care about speed. The faster you come, the further you go. Incredible talent. Reminds me of his mentor Yuvraj Singh.

— M (@anngrypakiistan) January 22, 2025

India's best format is T20.. They have an incredible group of players.. #INDvsENG

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 22, 2025

India's spinners were outstanding today and I liked the way Suryakumar Yadav used them. It's nice to have his lead shooter at the top of the list with three points. His outfielders also backed up pitchers well. England's old weakness against spin was exploited to great effect.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 22, 2025

Top shot from Abhi Sharma.. Great way to respond when your position is questioned! Love the personality shown by the young people! 💪🏾

— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) January 22, 2025

Can't imagine the T20 team without Abhishek Sharma, he is really, really good. By the way, I'm happy to see him grow as a Test cricketer. His first-class averages may not be spectacular, but I believe those numbers will improve over the next few seasons. #INDvENG

— Amartya Sinha (@theamartyasinha) January 22, 2025

In Test cricket, you need the batsman to quote the price on the wicket. In T20 cricket you usually prefer batsmen who don't put a price tag on wickets, as Abhishek showed again today.#INDvENG

— Hemant (@hemantbuch) January 22, 2025

India Coast took a 7-wicket lead in just 12.5 overs, thanks to Abhishek Sharma's brilliant 79 in 34 overs #INDvENG

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) January 22, 2025

India's T20I side is very fun. Just for entertainment. Get entertained. Go home.

— Be Silly (@FarziCricketer) January 22, 2025

Well played kids. By far the best shot of his short career. Abhishek is many things.

— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) January 22, 2025

Love this one from New India! No fear crickets. No interest in individuals over 50 years old.
A selfless cricketer is always a dangerous cricketer at 20 years old. #INDvENGonJioStar

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) January 22, 2025

Abhishek Sharma's sensational knock 😊#cricket #INDvENG #T20I #AbhishekSharma pic.twitter.com/BraKTJcpyk

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 22, 2025

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐄𝐝 𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢 𝐭. 😉#INDvENG #punjabiking pic.twitter.com/Pj4x1RXp5z

— Kings XI Punjab (@PunjabKingsIPL) January 22, 2025

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