Greater Noida | January 29,2026 | SKY LINK TIMES
India Beat England by 7 Wickets in Mixed Disability T20I:
India made an emphatic start to the historic five-match Mixed Disability T20 International series by defeating England by seven wickets in the opening match at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium, Greater Noida, on Thursday. The series marks a significant step toward inclusivity, bringing together players with physical, hearing, and intellectual disabilities in a unified international cricket format.
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England Post Competitive Total After Batting First
After losing the toss, England were asked to bat first and put up a competitive 173/5 in 20 overs. Captain Callum Flynn provided early momentum with a brisk 26 off 16 balls, setting the tone for the innings.
The backbone of England’s total was Liam O’Brien, who played a composed knock of 55 off 41 deliveries, striking four boundaries and three sixes. Wicketkeeper-batter Angus Grant Brown further strengthened the innings with a fluent 53 off 34 balls, ensuring England crossed the 170-run mark.
For India, the bowling unit showed discipline at crucial stages. Akash Singh and Vivek Kumar picked up key wickets, preventing England from accelerating in the death overs and keeping the chase within manageable limits.
Yogendra Bhadoria Leads India’s Confident Chase
India responded with confidence, chasing down the target in 18.5 overs, finishing at 175/3. The run chase was masterfully led by wicketkeeper-batter Yogendra Bhadoria, who delivered a sensational 94 off 59 balls.
Bhadoria’s innings featured six fours and five sixes, blending composure with controlled aggression. He anchored the chase superbly, ensuring India never lost momentum despite the pressure of a sizable target.
He was well supported by Akash Singh, who played a blistering cameo of 36 off just 15 balls, striking at an impressive rate and shifting the pressure back onto the English bowlers.
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Calm Finish Seals Victory for India
After the fall of a few wickets, Arjun Gawre (13) contributed briefly, while Majid (12 not out) and skipper Ravindra Sante (11 not out) calmly guided India to victory without further loss.
For his outstanding match-winning performance, Yogendra Bhadoria was adjudged Player of the Match. Speaking after the game, Bhadoria said the award belonged to the entire team and highlighted the importance of the series in promoting belief, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
India Take Early Lead in Landmark Series
With this victory, India take a 1–0 lead in the five-match series. The second T20I, also scheduled to be played in Greater Noida, will continue the landmark initiative aimed at redefining inclusivity in international cricket.
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