Wed Jan 22 14:10:00 UTC 2025: ## India Thrash England in Dominant T20I Victory

**Ahmedabad, India:** India secured a resounding 7-wicket victory over England in the second T20I, achieving the win with 43 balls to spare. A stunning batting display, spearheaded by Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 79 off 34 balls (8 sixes, 5 fours), and a disciplined bowling performance saw India completely dominate the match.

England, after winning the toss, were restricted to a paltry 132 runs. India’s spin attack proved highly effective, with Arshdeep Singh removing the openers, Varun Chakaravarthy dismissing key batsmen Liam Livingstone and Harry Brook, and Kuldeep Bishnoi and Axar Patel contributing crucial wickets. Jos Buttler top-scored for England with 68 runs, but lacked support from his teammates.

India’s chase was a masterclass in aggressive batting. Abhishek Sharma’s innings, in which an astonishing 86.07% of his runs came from boundaries, set the tone. While Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav were dismissed early, Sharma’s power hitting ensured a comfortable victory. His innings was only surpassed by Rohit Sharma’s boundary-heavy knock against Sri Lanka in 2017.

Suryakumar Yadav praised the team’s energy and the bowlers’ execution of their plans, highlighting the effectiveness of their three frontline spinners. He also lauded Varun Chakaravarthy’s simplicity and Arshdeep Singh’s consistent performance. He attributed the team’s success to the freedom given by head coach Rahul Dravid.

Abhishek Sharma expressed his gratitude towards the captain and coach for the freedom they offered to young players, emphasizing the positive team environment. He also acknowledged the impact of the IPL on his development.

England captain Jos Buttler acknowledged the early wickets and praised the performance of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, despite the loss. He also expressed his enjoyment of the team environment under Brendon McCullum. The victory extends India’s consecutive wins at this venue to seven, equaling Pakistan’s record in Karachi.

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