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,

India has won the toss and elected to bowl first in the series-opening T20 against England's cricketers in Kolkata.

England kick off their first white-ball series against India in three years today in Kolkata, with head coach Brendon McCullum looking to mould his side ahead of next month's Champions Trophy.  The fall out from England's disappointing performance at last year's T20 World Cup saw McCullum take charge of the limited-overs squad,

Live Score, ndia Vs England 2025 1st T20 LIVE Cricket Scorecard and Updates: Senior pacer Mohammed Shami surprisingly missed out on the India eleven. His India return in 14 months after playing in the ODI World Cup final loss to Australia in November 2023 due to an ankle injury was on the cards.

Hello, welcome and thank you for joining our live coverage of the T20 international cricket series between India and England. Both teams are two-time T20 world champions and promise five mouthwatering matches over the next two weeks.

Catch the score and updates from 1st T20I between India and England being played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

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.

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

Here’s everything you need to know about when and where to watch the LIVE stream and telecast of the 1st T20I match between India and England in Kolkata.