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India vs England 1st T20I Highlights: All-round England beat India by 8 wickets in T20I series opener

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The Times of India | Mar 12, 2021, 22:15:25 IST

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22:15 (IST), Mar, 12

England go 1-0 up!

A lackluster batting performance was followed by a Jason Roy storm as England demolished India convincingly by eight wickets in Ahmedabad on Friday. The game started horribly for the hosts as they got off to a worst possible start after England skipper invited them to bat first. India lost their top three for just 22 inside powerplay and then never got going from there throughout their innings. Shreyas Iyer's 67 took India to 124/7 but then the England opening pair of Jos Buttler and Jason Roy completely took apart the Indian bowling attack in the powerplay overs, giving them no chance to get back in the game. A 72-run opening stand that saw Roy hit a 32-ball 49 took England to a commanding position. Jonny Bairstow (26) and Dawid Malan (24) then finished off the game for England with 8 wickets and 27 balls remaining.

22:12 (IST), Mar, 12

And that's it! England convincingly win the first T20I by 8 wickets

SIX! David Malan finishes off in style! Hits the winning runs for England off Washington Sundar. A dominating win for England in the first T20I as they beat India by 8 wickets. After an all-round bowling effort, England batsman show the way with the bat.

22:09 (IST), Mar, 12

End of 15th over| England need 3 to win

Eight runs off Shardul Thakur over as England inch closer to victory. They now need just 3 runs off 30 balls. ENG 122/2

22:03 (IST), Mar, 12

End of 14th over| England need 11 more to win

7 runs from Washington Sundar's second over including a boundary off the first ball. England need just 11 more to win with 36 ball remaining. Shardul Thakur now comes back into the attack. ENG 114/2

21:58 (IST), Mar, 12

12.5 overs | Chahal to Bairstow | SIX!

Straight as an arrow! Right over the sight screen. A cracking shot from Bairstow off Chahal. England are almost on the verge of winning this T20I series opener. Need another 19 off 43 balls.

21:55 (IST), Mar, 12

12.1 overs | Chahal to Bairstow | SIX!

Jonny Bairstow joins the six-hitting party straightaway. Welcomes Chahal into the attack with a clean strike over the wide long-on fence. ENG 98/2

21:53 (IST), Mar, 12

End of 12h over | England 92/2

An excellent first over from Washington Sundar. Just three runs and a crucial wicket of Jason Roy in it. But the job has been done by Roy with his 32-ball 49 blitz. It seems all but too late for India. England just need 33 more runs from 48 balls remaining.

21:49 (IST), Mar, 12

Sundar strikes first-ball | Roy falls for 49!

OUT! What a start from Washington Sundar. Traps the danger-man Jason Roy right in front of the stumps first-ball. Roy was looking to go for a cheeky single to get to his fifty but misses a straight ball from Sundar. Roy goes for the review but ball-tracking confirms the on-field umpire's decision. Roy walks back for 49 but he has done the job for England. ENG 89/2

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21:42 (IST), Mar, 12

At halfway mark, England are on top!

A decent 10th over from Chahal but it has all been about the England batsman in the first half of their chase of 125. Jason Roy has scooled the India bowlers and is looking just unstoppable at the moment. He is single-handedly taking the game away from India. Roy has scored 47 off just 28 balls. England need another 44 of 60 balls.

21:35 (IST), Mar, 12

8.5 overs | Hardik to Malan | FOUR!

Bouncer gone wrong for Hardik. Throws it down the leg side. Dawid Malan cleverly plays it wine down the leg side to collect his first boundary. ENG 77/1

21:31 (IST), Mar, 12

Wicket on the final ball of the over for Chahal!

OUT! Finally something to cherish for the Indians as Chahal traps Jos Buttler right in front of the stumps. Buttler plays down the wrong line and pays for it. He departs for 28. ENG 72/1 after 8 overs. Hardik Pandya now comes into the attack.

21:29 (IST), Mar, 12

7.3 overs | Chahal to Roy | SIX!

Jason Roy is in demolition mode at the moment. An 85-metre long strike over the deep fence. Chahal is looking clueless. Roy taking the game away from India in no time. ENG 71/0

21:28 (IST), Mar, 12

7.2 overs | Chahal to Roy | FOUR!

Short down the leg side from Chahal and Jason Roy slaps it to the mid-wicket fence.

21:26 (IST), Mar, 12

6.2 overs | Axar to Roy | SIX!

Slammed over the deep mid-wicket fence. Roy dances down the track and strikes the ball as clean as a whistle. Hits it with the spin and the ball comfortably sails over the fence. ENG 56/0

21:23 (IST), Mar, 12

End of powerplay| England off to a flyer

First six overs done and dusted and England have raced to 50 for no loss thanks to the terrific opening batting display from Jos Buttler (26) and Jason Roy (24). A boundary from Jos Buttler to end the over from Bhuvneshwar Kumar. England looking to finish things off quickly in this first T20I. England now need 75 more of 84 balls with 10 wickets remaining.

21:17 (IST), Mar, 12

Consecutive boundaries for Jos Buttler!

Jos Buttler has had enough of the watching game! Takes on Axar Patel. First a boundary through the covers and then slams the next ball over the deep-mid-wicket fence. ENG 41/0

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21:16 (IST), Mar, 12

Buttler survives a review!

Jos Buttler stretches forward and tries to sweep Axar Patel. Misses as the ball hits the pads. India go for the review but it's umpire's call on the impact. India retain the review but Buttler survives.

21:14 (IST), Mar, 12

4.1 overs | Sensational effort from Rahul at the fence

A stunning effort from Rahul at the long-off fence. Jos Buttler goes for the big hit against Axar Patel and skies the ball. Rahul, at the fence catches the ball, but then realises that he is going over the boundary line. Throws the ball into the play. Saves 5 runs there for the team.

21:12 (IST), Mar, 12

End of 4th over | England 29/0

FOUR! Slammed down the ground! A boundary to end the first over from Shardul Thakur. Jason Roy looking in carnage mode.

21:09 (IST), Mar, 12

End of 3rd over | England 21/0

Skipper Virat Kohli changing the bowling frequently at the start. Just one-over spells for his bowlers at the moment as Shardul Thakur replaces Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

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India vs England 1st T20I Highlights: All-round England beat India by 8 wickets in T20I series opener

SIX! David Malan finishes off in style! Hits the winning runs for England off Washington Sundar. A dominating win for England in the first T20I as they beat India by 8 wickets. After an all-round bowling effort, England batsman show the way with the bat.

Eight runs off Shardul Thakur over as England inch closer to victory. They now need just 3 runs off 30 balls. ENG 122/2

7 runs from Washington Sundar's second over including a boundary off the first ball. England need just 11 more to win with 36 ball remaining. Shardul Thakur now comes back into the attack. ENG 114/2

Straight as an arrow! Right over the sight screen. A cracking shot from Bairstow off Chahal. England are almost on the verge of winning this T20I series opener. Need another 19 off 43 balls.

Jonny Bairstow joins the six-hitting party straightaway. Welcomes Chahal into the attack with a clean strike over the wide long-on fence. ENG 98/2

An excellent first over from Washington Sundar. Just three runs and a crucial wicket of Jason Roy in it. But the job has been done by Roy with his 32-ball 49 blitz. It seems all but too late for India. England just need 33 more runs from 48 balls remaining.

Bouncer gone wrong for Hardik. Throws it down the leg side. Dawid Malan cleverly plays it wine down the leg side to collect his first boundary. ENG 77/1

OUT! Finally something to cherish for the Indians as Chahal traps Jos Buttler right in front of the stumps. Buttler plays down the wrong line and pays for it. He departs for 28. ENG 72/1 after 8 overs. Hardik Pandya now comes into the attack.

Jason Roy is in demolition mode at the moment. An 85-metre long strike over the deep fence. Chahal is looking clueless. Roy taking the game away from India in no time. ENG 71/0

Short down the leg side from Chahal and Jason Roy slaps it to the mid-wicket fence.

Slammed over the deep mid-wicket fence. Roy dances down the track and strikes the ball as clean as a whistle. Hits it with the spin and the ball comfortably sails over the fence. ENG 56/0

Jos Buttler has had enough of the watching game! Takes on Axar Patel. First a boundary through the covers and then slams the next ball over the deep-mid-wicket fence. ENG 41/0

Jos Buttler stretches forward and tries to sweep Axar Patel. Misses as the ball hits the pads. India go for the review but it's umpire's call on the impact. India retain the review but Buttler survives.

A stunning effort from Rahul at the long-off fence. Jos Buttler goes for the big hit against Axar Patel and skies the ball. Rahul, at the fence catches the ball, but then realises that he is going over the boundary line. Throws the ball into the play. Saves 5 runs there for the team.

FOUR! Slammed down the ground! A boundary to end the first over from Shardul Thakur. Jason Roy looking in carnage mode.

Skipper Virat Kohli changing the bowling frequently at the start. Just one-over spells for his bowlers at the moment as Shardul Thakur replaces Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

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