India thrashed England by seven wickets in first T20I to take 1-0 lead in the 3-match Bilateral Cricket Series for the Blind at SSI Ground in Bengaluru today. Odisha allrounder Nakul Badanayaki put up impressive performance while making his debut for India.

Opting to bat after captain Ed Hossel won the toss, England made a competitive total of 150 for six. Nakul Badanayak struck in the very first ball as he bowled Matt Dean to give India a great start. England had a good partnership going with Luke Sugg and Peter Blueit.

But tight bowling from the Indian bowlers kept the run rate in check. Justin played a 10 ball 22 cameo to propel the score to 150 at the end of the 20 overs losing 6 wickets. Chasing a par total on a good batting track India got off to a fantastic start with a century partnership from Sunil Ramesh and Nakul.

Sunil bought up his 50 0ff 22 balls and then scored a match winning hundred as remained unbeaten and saw the chase through. The second match series will be played at the same ground tomorrow.

BRIEF SCORES: England 150/6 20 overs (Peter Blueit 40, Justin 22) lost to India 151/3 12.3 overs (Sunil Ramesh 108, Nakul Badanayak 27) by 7 wickets.
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PHOTO: File photo of Odisha allrounder Nakula Badanayak.