IND vs ENG: Explosive innings of 79 runs, still Abhishek Sharma did not become the player of the match, this player proved to be a heavy burden

India vs England 1st T20I: The first match of the 5-match T20 series between India and England was played on Wednesday 22 January in Kolkata. By winning this match, Team India has taken a 1-0 lead in the series. In this match, Team India's opening batsman Abhishek Sharma played an amazing explosive innings. Despite this, he did not become the player of the match, rather the other Indian player appeared to outweigh him due to his excellent performance.

Varun Chakraborty became player of the match

Team India bowled first in this match. After which, batting first, the England team was able to score only 132 runs in 20 overs. Amazing bowling was seen from Team India. Especially the way Varun Chakraborty troubled the English batsmen, the visiting team could not even touch the figure of 150.

VARUN CHAKRAVARTHY GETS BROOK AND LIVINGSTONE. 🤯🇮🇳pic.twitter.com/692HTeimpq

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 22, 2025

While bowling in this match, Varun Chakraborty took 3 wickets for 23 runs in 4 overs. Varun had dismissed players like Jos Buttler, Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone. Due to his brilliant performance, Varun was chosen Player of the Match.

VARUN CHAKRAVARTHY WON THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARD 🇮🇳

– Fantastic spell by Varun at his home ground in IPL. pic.twitter.com/mSbJ6RsQym

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 22, 2025

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Abhishek played explosive innings

The target of 133 runs set by England to win was easily achieved by Team India by losing 3 wickets in 12.5 overs. While batting stormily for the Indian team, Abhishek Sharma scored 79 runs on 34 balls. During this innings, Abhishek had hit 8 sixes and 5 fours. Apart from this, Sanju Samson played an inning of 26 runs in 20 balls. Team India had won this match by 7 wickets.

🚀 #AbhishekSharma smashed 8 sixes in his 79(34)! 🤯

– 79 (34) with 5 fours and 8 sixes, smashed boundaries for fun in a 133 chase. A stylish knock by Abhishek at the Eden Gardens. 👌#INVENG pic.twitter.com/HTYCx5IS2w

— Digital Hunt 247 (@digitalhunt247) January 22, 2025

Also read:- IND vs ENG: English bowling attack became a joke in front of Abhishek, many big records were shattered by playing stormy innings.

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