Cricket-India blitz England led by Abhishek's superb hitting


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  • Thursday, 23 Jan 2025

Cricket - First T20 International - India v England - Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India - January 22, 2025 India's Abhishek Sharma in action REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

KOLKATA (Reuters) - Opener Abhishek Sharma's sensational power-hitting secured India's comprehensive seven-wicket victory against England in the opening T20 International at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

The left-hander clobbered eight sixes and five fours in his scintillating 79 off 34 balls as India chased down a modest 133-run target in 12.5 overs.

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