<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/had-the-worst-experience-with-indigo-at-delhi-airport-indian-cricketer-slams-airline-for-ruining-his-holiday-23463997" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Abhishek Sharma</strong></a> struck a magnificent 79 off 34 balls as India beat England by seven wickets in the first T20 International here on Wednesday.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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<p>Abhishek made <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/i-think-its-great-to-be-able-to-have-families-on-the-tour-with-you-jos-buttler-amid-new-bcci-diktat-23469405" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>England</strong></a> pay for a dropped catch as he hit five fours and eight sixes during his hurricane 34-ball innings. His opening partner Sanju Samson made 26 off 20 balls.</p>
<p>Earlier, India bowled England out for 132 in 20 overs after the visitors were asked to bat by home team captain Suryakumar Yadav.</p>
<p>Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy (3/23) was the most successful Indian bowler while seamer Arshdeep Singh (2/17), Axar Patel (2/22) and Hardik Pandya (2/42) chipped in with two wickets apiece.</p>
<p>For England, captain Jos Buttler played a lone hand with 68 off 44 balls.</p>
<p><strong>Brief Scores:</strong><br /><strong>England:</strong> 132 all out in 20 overs (Jos Buttler 68; Varun Chakravarthy 3/23, Arshdeep Singh 2/17, Axar Patel 2/22, Hardik Pandya 2/42).<br /><strong>India:</strong> 133 for 3 in 12.5 overs (Abhishek Sharma 79; Jofra Archer 2/21).</p>
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Abhishek made England pay for a dropped catch as he hit five fours and eight sixes during his hurricane 34-ball innings

India beat England by seven wickets in first T20I

Abhishek Sharma, spinners put England to sword at Eden

Abhishek made England pay for a dropped catch as he hit five fours and eight sixes during his hurricane 34-ball innings. His opening partner Sanju Samson made 26 off 20 balls

India beat England by seven wickets in first T20I

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