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,

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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.

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.

The first T20I between India and England is due to begin at 1.30pm GMT on Wednesday 22 January at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the action live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel from 1pm GMT. Subscribers can stream via discovery+.

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

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,