Cricket score and latest updates from first T20 clash - England face the world champions in Brendon McCullum’s first match in charge of the white-ball side

India vs England (Ind vs Eng) 1st T20, Live cricket score and Updates | India is all set to take on England in the first T20 match in Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Get a ball by ball update here.

With heavy dew likely to impact the proceedings during the opening T20I at the Eden Gardens, India's bowlers practised with wet balls and it will not be a surprise if the hosts field only two spinners,

Virat Kohli remains the highest run-maker in India vs England T20I matches even after nearly half-a-year from his format retirement. The Indian run machine racked up 648 runs in just 21 innings at 38.11. He also maintained a propelling strike rate of 135.

The 1st T20 match between India and England is set for January 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Mohammed Shami is expected to return after injury. India, under Suryakumar Yadav, aim to continue its strong form.

The series will start at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata - a venue where haven't lost a T20I since 2011. The last time these two teams faced each other was in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup in 2024 where India beat England by a comprehensive 68 runs.

The much-anticipated five-match T20 series between India and England kicks off on January 22 at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens. Both India and England, brimming with talent and match-winners, are ready to set the T20 competition on fire.