IND vs ENG: Rain washes out first T20I as Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer fifties go in vain

The first game between India and England in Durham has been abandoned due to rain. After winning the toss, India opted to bat first and managed to post 189/7 in their allotted 20 overs. However, rain interrupted the game before England kick off their chase. After waiting for the weather to get better, the umpires eventually decided to abandoned the game.

India's struggling batting order

While batting first, Sanju Samson failed to fire despite getting another chance after the Ireland tour disaster, as he was removed after scoring just one run. Ishan Kishan, who came in at No.3 could not create an impact after being dismissed for a duck, leaving India at 6/2.

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Abhishek Sharma and skipper Iyer took charge of the innings with a big partnership. Abhishek Sharma played an excellent knock of 59 off 24 balls, hitting six fours and four sixes, while Iyer amassed 68 runs off 47 balls with six boundaries and one six.

Towards the end of the innings, Shivam Dube managed to provide a big finish with an unbeaten 42 of 21 balls, smashing two fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 200. His late cameo helped India post a strong total of 189/7 in 20 overs.

What's next for India?

After the game went on to become abandoned, the Men in Blue will lock horns against England in the second T20I on Saturday, July 4 at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. It will be a challenging game for the Indian side, as they endured a mixed performance while batting, as after Abhishek Sharma's wicket everything went on to become challenging.