India defeated England by seven wickets in the first T20I to take 1-0 lead in the five-match series. It's India's ninth T20I win in a row at home. India chased down 133-run target in 77 deliveries, driven by opener Abhishek Sharma's 79(34). Notably, fast bowler Arshdeep Singh became India's highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket, taking his tally to 97 wickets.