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The first T20 International between India and England is currently underway at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. India won the toss and elected to field. As of the 14th over, England is struggling at 97-6, with Jos Buttler contributing a notable 61 runs. Indian bowlers Varun Chakaravarthy and Arshdeep Singh have been particularly effective, taking crucial wickets and applying consistent pressure on England's batting lineup.
This match marks the beginning of England's white-ball series under new head coach Brendon McCullum, who aims to instill an aggressive playing style. Notably, Jos Buttler is batting at No. 3 and is not keeping wickets in this series, with Phil Salt taking on the wicketkeeping duties.
For viewers in India, the match is being broadcast live on the Star Sports Network, including channels like Star Sports 1 (HD & SD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (HD & SD), and regional channels in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Live streaming is available on Disney+ Hotstar.
In the United Kingdom, the match is available on TNT Sports and can also be streamed via Discovery+.
As the series progresses, both teams will look to fine-tune their strategies and performances, setting the stage for an exciting contest between two cricketing powerhouses.