Abhishek Sharma Breaks Record as India Beats England in 1st T20I
Abhishek Sharma played an unforgettable performance in the 1st T20I series of England vs India, overtaking Indian cricket legends like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli with the most sixes in a T20I run chase. The first India vs England T20I match was held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. With Abhishek’s explosive knock, India easily won by seven wickets. He scored 79 runs off 34 balls, with eight immense sixes, which helped India comfortably chase down England’s modest target of 132 runs in just 12.5 overs.
India Dominates England’s Batting Line-Up
The India national cricket team vs England cricket team match scorecard tells a leading performance by India’s spin bowlers. Varun Chakravarthy (3/23) and Axar Patel (2/22) turned a trap around the England cricket team, restricting them to 132. Jos Buttler was the only English batter to put up a fight and scored 68 off 44 balls but could not prevent his team from collapsing.
Abhishek Sharma Shines in Run Chase
India started strong but it was Abhishek who stole the show while chasing the total in ENG vs IND 1st T20I. His aggressive innings including eight massive sixes surpassed the previous record of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the most sixes in a T20I run chase by an Indian. Abhishek’s knock was also the second-fastest fifty by an Indian against England.
Yuvraj Singh’s Legacy Lives on in Abhishek
Abhishek Sharma is mentored by the legendary cricketer Yuvraj Singh and carried forward the legacy of Indian left-handers dominating English bowlers in T20Is. Yuvraj’s famous six sixes against England in the T20 World Cup 2007 still resonates in Indian cricket, and Abhishek’s record-breaking performance revives memories of that iconic moment.
England’s Struggles Against Spin Continue
The England cricket team struggled to fight India’s spin attack. Jos Buttler’s heroic knock wasn’t enough as the rest of the batting line-up faded against Chakravarthy and Axar. With the India vs England T20 series underway, England will need to rework their strategy to bounce back.
India’s Future Star: Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma’s record-breaking knock has set the stage for his rise as a future star in Indian cricket. His ability to handle pressure and dominate world-class bowlers, like Mark Wood and Adil Rashid has put him in the spotlight as a key player for India’s T20 tournaments.
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