England captain Jos Buttler acknowledged his team's inability to effectively counter India's spin attack in the first T20I, leading to a seven-wicket defeat. He emphasized the need for individual players to develop strategies against spin and highlighted the importance of adaptability for the upcoming match in Chennai.

England were bundled out for just 132 with Jos Buttlers 68 the highest score; Indias Varun Chakravarthy took a three-for; Jofra Archer struck twice in one over but hosts dominated, reaching the target in 12.

England skipper Jos Buttler played a lone hand with his 68 as India bowled out the tourists for 132 in the first of five T20 internationals at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

Billed as a batting showdown, the series opener in Kolkata left England rethinking their approach to India's spin-heavy approach

Skipper Jos Buttler was lone warrior for England in the 1st T20I against India at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Buttler's half-century kept England afloat after they were down to 83/5 at one stage. While Buttler was the only Englishman to score 20-plus runs, only two other batters scored in double-figures.

Power-packed bowling performances by spinners Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel and pacer Arshdeep Singh overwhelmed a valiant fightback by England skipper Jos Buttler, allowing India to restrict hosts to 132 runs in the first T20I at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Wednesday.