India defeats England in first T20I in Kolkata
A five-match T20I series is being played between India and England. Team India won the first match of this series. They defeated England by 7 wickets in this match. This match was organized at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With the victory in this match, Team India has taken a 1-0 lead in this series. Amidst all this, Team India has also made a special record in its name. Let us give you complete information about this special record.
Team India made this record
The Indian team made a record as soon as it won this match played in Kolkata. This is Team India’s 7th consecutive win at this venue. India has maintained this streak since 2016. The Indian team has now come to the second place in the list of teams winning the most consecutive T20 matches at the same venue in ICC’s full member nation. Team India has also equaled Pakistan. Pakistan also won 7 consecutive T20 International matches in Karachi from 2008 to 2021. England team is at the top of this list. They won 8 consecutive T20 International matches in Cardiff from 2010 to 2021.
Match Summary
Indian team captain Suryakumar Yadav decided to bowl first after winning the toss, which was proved completely right by the bowlers of the Indian team. England team was all out after scoring 132 runs in 20 overs, in which captain Jos Buttler played an innings of 68 runs from his side, apart from this no other batsman could even cross the 20-run mark. After this, Team India scored 133 runs in just 12.5 overs for the loss of three wickets and won this match. Varun Chakraborty took three wickets in this match. Due to which he was also selected as the Player of the Match.
