IND vs ENG: Abhishek Sharma Equals Yuvraj Singh's Iconic Record

Batting first, England managed to score 132 runs, which India chased down comfortably in just 12.5 overs.

India started the T20 series against England with a thumping 7-wicket victory at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

The star of the match was Abhishek Sharma, whose fiery half-century in just 20 balls equaled a record held by the iconic Yuvraj Singh.

Opening the innings, Abhishek Sharma showcased an explosive batting display. He hammered 79 runs off just 34 balls, laced with 5 fours and 8 sixes, at a strike rate of 233.

During his innings, Abhishek reached his half-century in just 20 balls, becoming only the third Indian player to achieve this feat in T20Is at home, alongside Yuvraj Singh.

Fastest Half-Centuries for India at Home (T20I): Suryakumar Yadav – 18 balls vs South Africa (Guwahati, 2022) | Gautam Gambhir – 19 balls vs Sri Lanka (Nagpur, 2009) | Abhishek Sharma – 20 balls vs England (Kolkata, 2025) | Yuvraj Singh – 20 balls vs Sri Lanka (Mohali, 2009)

Abhishek's explosive knock was key in giving India a strong start to the series, taking 1-0 lead in five-match IND vs ENG T20I series.

The second T20I between India and England will be played on Saturday (January 25) at Chennai's M.A. Chidambaram Stadium