Fijivillage
19 February, 2026, 6:53 am
Central - 25°C Clouds
19 February, 2026, 6:53 am Central - 25°C Clouds

India dominate England in first T20 with 7 wicket victory

India dominate England in first T20 with 7 wicket victory

By Monishka Pratap
23/01/2025

India secured a convincing seven-wicket win over England in the first Men’s International Twenty20 match in Kolkata.

Chasing a modest target of 133, India sealed the game with 43 balls to spare.

Abhishekh made an explosive 79 off 34 balls to lead the chase.

England, batting first, struggled to post a competitive score and were bowled out for 132 in 20 overs.

Jos Buttler top-scored with 68 off 44 balls, while Varun Chakravarthy impressed with figures of 3-23.

India now lead the series 1-0.

The second match will take place in Chennai this Saturday at 12:30 am.

Stay with us .

[Source: BBC Sports]

FEATURE NEWS
Bainimarama and Qiliho charged with inciting mutiny
Former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner, Sitiveni Qiliho have been charged with inciting mutiny, and will spend the n...
2 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Rokobua Naiyaga is new Chairperson of the Higher Education Commission Fiji
Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro in consultation with the Prime Minister, has appointed Rokobua Naiyaga as the new Chairperson of the Higher ...
6 minutes ago

Ramadan to start tomorrow
The moon for Ramadan has not been sighted, and the Fiji Muslim League confirms fasting will now begin this tomorrow.Speaking to fijivillage News, ...
2 hours ago

Ramadan to start this Friday
The moon for Ramadan has not been sighted, and the Fiji Muslim League confirms fasting will now begin this Friday. Speaking to fijivillage News, ...
9 hours ago

Six students questioned over Galoa bullying case
Six students have been questioned and released by police following an alleged bullying incident in Galoa Village, Serua. Police confirm that ...
12 hours ago

Waqanika and Bainivalu pleased with discussions; JSC to meet again on 25 March
Following a meeting with the Judicial Services Commission, chaired by Chief Justice Salesi Temo, the counsel of sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara ...
12 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
13 days ago

Malimali and others filed for judicial review into COI
The application for leave for the judicial review has been made by former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, former Attorney General Graham Leung ...
13 days ago

Malimali’s legal battle against President, PM and AG
Another legal battle starts today as sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali takes her matter to court against the President, Prime Minister and ...
14 days ago

TOP