England v India, 1st T20I, Old Trafford
Kuldeep spins a web
Indian fans, as expected, turned out in big numbers at Old Trafford, for the curtain-raiser to India's full tour of England•Associated Press
The two captains shared a laugh at the toss...•Getty Images
Jos Buttler unleashed an array of innovative strokes to go with his flamboyant cuts•Getty Images
But Kuldeep had things under control. He completed a five-for - his 5 for 24 was the best figures by a left-arm wristspinner in T20Is - to restrict England to 159 for 8•Getty Images
But Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul ensured India's pursuit was on track. They put on 123 runs for the second wicket•Getty Images
The handshakes were taken care of...•Getty Images
Then it was time for the action to begin. England openers Jason Roy and Jos Buttler powered the hosts to 50 in the first five overs•PA Images via Getty Images
Kuldeep Yadav had the biggest say though, foxing the England middle order with his left-arm wristspin•Associated Press
Shikhar Dhawan fell early in India's chase...•Getty Images
Rohit fell for 32, but Rahul motored on to bring up his second T20I ton. His 101 not out steered India to an easy, eight-wicket victory •Getty Images
Roy's 20-ball 30 culminated in Umesh Yadav flattening his stumps•Associated Press
Buttler converted his brisk start into a fourth straight 50-plus score in white-ball cricket•Getty Images
David Willey, it was, who dealt the first blow•Getty Images