India vs England 1st T20I Highlights: Hardik stars with bat and ball as India thrash England by 50 runs

Right then. That's it from the coverage of this game. India have taken an early lead in this series and have an opportunity to take an unassailable lead here. These two sides will meet again on 9th July 2022. The first ball will be at 1900 IST (1330 GMT). But as you all know you can join us early for the build-up. Till then, take care and goodbye! 

Hardik Pandya WINS THE MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD for his all-around effort. He says when he played last time in England, he took a four-fer and scored 30 runs, that time he made a new record and he was certain that he reached a new milestone this time around. Adds that he is enjoying his cricket now, there is rhythm and he is feeling fit as well. Tells that it was a conscious decision taken by himself to get fully fit. On the leadership skills, he says he likes to take responsibility.

Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper is in for a chat. He says it was a great performance from the start, there was intent shown by all the batters. Adds that they played cricketing shots and they backed their basics. Tells that they needed to make the most of the Powerplay and there is an approach towards it and spoken about it. Shares that everyone needs to buy to the plan and the message is clear to every player. On Hardik, he says he was impressed overall but his bowling was fantastic, he was quick and there were variations as well. Says sometimes there is a nip in the air and the opening bowlers did really well to swing the ball and get control early on. On improvements, he says they were sloppy on the field, catches should have been taken but they will do well in the future.

Jos Buttler, the skipper of England says India bowled really well with the new ball. Mentions they cameback really well in the second half with the ball. Adds Jordan was fantastic and his figures in such a high-scoring game is just incredible. Adds Kumar bowled with great control and shaped both the way. They wanted to hit some balls into the stands initially but the Indian bowlers were excellent. Further says, Matt Parkinson stood up to the challenge and bowled with bravery. Ends by saying, he is glad that some players are getting exposure.

Earlier in the innings, India posted an above par total with the help of some brisk innings from their batters. Hardik Pandya stood out with his half century but the contribution from the rest of the pack didn't go unnoticed. They ended with 198 on the board and might've felt to be 15-20 runs short, although it did not matter much as they were on the money with the ball.

England were in all sorts of trouble right at the start of the chase. They lost three wickets inside the Powerplay. Their top order could not find their feet against some great seam bowling by the pacers. Brook's and Ali's stand might've brought some hope in the dugout but they fell in quick succession and the dark clouds were back in the dressing room. Later, the tail-enders had too much on their plate and could not get their side over the line as they bundled out for 148.

Hardik takes India 1-0 up in 3-match T20I series

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India will take back a lot of positives from this game. Hardik Pandya became the first Indian player to score a half-century and take a four-fer in a T20I match. It was Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh who set the tone with their domination with the new ball. It was just another normal day at work for Chahal. He dominated the proceedings in the middle overs and got his side back in front with two wickets in a single over. Arshdeep Singh will be a happy man as he picked up a brace on his debut. 

Rohit Sharma gets back to business straightaway and records his 13th victory as a captain. India lead the series 1-nil. England, on the other hand, could not transcend their 'BAZBALL' ploy into the shortest-format of the game. They will be very disappointed with their effort. 

India crush England by 50 runs, take 1-0 lead

That's it! India have done it. Arshdeep Singh ends the contest with the wicket of Matthew Parkinson third-ball in the final over. A dominating performance from Rohit Sharma and co. as India thrash England by 50 runs in this first T20I in Southampton. Hardik Pandya (51 and 4/33) starred with both bat and ball and was provided excellent support from his teammates. While Deepak Hooda (33) and Suryakumar Yadav (39) played breezy knocks, Yuzvendra Chahal (2/32) and debutant Arshdeep (2/18) picked up a couple of wickets each alongside the all-rounder. Hardik also became the fifth all-rounder ever (full members) to score a fifty and take four wickets. A memorable performance from Team India as they take 1-0 lead in three match series. Jos Buttler's debut match as England skipper ends with a defeat.

Arshdeep Singh to Matt Parkinson, OUT! TAKEN! Arshdeep Singh ends with two wickets in his first outing! Singh bowls it very full and around off. Matt Parkinson guides it straight in the hands of Hooda who gets low at point and takes it. India win by 50 runs.

Arshdeep Singh to Matt Parkinson, Wide! Tries a bouncer now, around middle and leg. Matt Parkinson ducks under it. Wide given.

Arshdeep Singh to Chris Jordan, Fuller and on off. Jordon smashes it to long off where the fielder collects it on a bounce. A single. 

Arshdeep Singh to Chris Jordan, A yorker, angling around leg. Jordon tries to work it on the leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. This is his specialty, to bowl in the death. 

Harshal Patel to Matt Parkinson, A low dipping full toss on middle. Matt Parkinson jams it out to covers.