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Bowlers dominate as India edge England by 15 runs in T20I
The Story in Brief
The Story in Brief
India won the first T20I against England by 15 runs in Kolkata on Wednesday. After being put in to bat, India posted 197/7, driven by Abhishek Sharma's 79 off 34 balls. England, in reply, were restricted to 182/8 despite a 68-ball 96 from Jos Buttler. Arshdeep Singh took 2 for 32, including the key wicket of Buttler, while Varun Chakravarthy picked up 2 for 28. The win gives India a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative of a one-sided contest is being pushed again, but this match was a genuine thriller. England's collapse from 56/1 to 75/6 was not a choke, but good Indian bowling. These elements are being forgotten in the rush to call it a 'domination'. The real test will be how India's middle order handles pressure when the openers fail in the next game.
Source: thehindu.com
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