England take on India in the first of a five-match T20 series in Kolkata today, with Brendon McCullum hoping to make the perfect start leading the side. The match sees England Test coach McCullum in charge of his first match in international white-ball cricket,

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India vs England, IND vs ENG 1st T20I Live Score Streaming Online; Telecast Channel: India will take on England in the first game of the five-match T20 series at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

Fast bowler Mark Wood will play for the first time since August in England's first T20 against India in Kolkata on Wednesday.

The white-ball era under Brendon McCullum gets underway on Wednesday when England take on India, in the first T20 match in Kolkata (13:30 live on TNT Sports and Discovery+ app).

Ind vs Eng 1st T20 Match Live Streaming at Star Sports, Disney-plus Hotstar: The match marks pacer Mohammed Shami's return to the squad after a prolonged absence, while Axar Patel has been named vice-captain for the series.

After a stellar 2024 in which India ruled the T20 format, Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir would hope for the same as IND take on ENG in the first of the five matches at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) has made an announcement that ticket holders for the India vs England 2nd T20I will be able to use the metro services to and from the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai at free of cost on matchday.

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.