The first match of the five-match T20 series between India and England was played in Kolkata on Wednesday. In this match, Indian team's star batsman Abhishek Sharma performed strongly and achieved a big achievement. He batted at a strike rate of 232.35 and played an important role in India's victory.

Abhishek equaled Yuvraj

Abhishek Sharma achieved a big achievement in this match. He became the joint third fastest batsman to score a half-century for India. He completed his half-century in just 20 balls. With this, he equaled his mentor Yuvraj Singh. The former all-rounder had scored a half-century in the same number of balls against Sri Lanka in Mohali in 2009.

Another achievement registered in Abhishek's name

Apart from this, Abhishek became the second batsman to score the fastest half-century against England in T20 International. In this case, the name of Yuvraj Singh is at the top, who scored a half-century in just 12 balls in 2007. Abhishek Sharma scored a fifty against England in 20 balls. At the same time, the name of KL Rahul is on the third position, who scored a half-century in 27 balls against England in 2018.

Abhishek dominated England

In this match played at Eden Gardens, the Indian team, which came out to chase the target, got off to a great start. There was a partnership of 41 runs for the first wicket between Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma. Samson returned to the pavilion after scoring 26 runs in 20 balls. At the same time, Abhishek Sharma returned to the pavilion after playing a stormy innings of 79 runs in 34 balls. During this, five fours and eight sixes came from his bat. India won this match by seven wickets and took a 1-0 lead in the series.