Wed Jan 22 21:20:00 IST 2025: ## India Chases Down 133 in Thrilling T20 Opener Against England
**Kolkata, India** – India got off to a strong start in their five-match T20I series against England, successfully chasing down a 133-run target in the first match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. England, batting first, were bowled out for a modest 132 despite a valiant 68-run knock from captain Jos Buttler.
India’s bowling attack was the star of the show, with Varun Chakravarthy leading the charge with three wickets. Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel each claimed two wickets, while Hardik Pandya also contributed a valuable two-wicket haul. Buttler’s efforts were ultimately insufficient to prevent England’s collapse.
Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson opened the innings for India in their pursuit of the target. The Indian batsmen will be hoping to build a solid partnership to secure an early victory in the series. The match is currently underway.
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