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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 25, 2025, 23:37:34 IST
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India vs England 2nd T20I Highlights: Tilak Varma holds nerve to take India to thrilling two-wicket win
India vs England 2nd T20I: Tilak Varma delivered a masterful performance, scoring an unbeaten 72 from 55 deliveries to guide India to victory against England in the second T20I on Saturday. When India struggled at 78/5 in the 10th over, Varma's third T20I fifty proved crucial in successfully pursuing the target of 166 with four deliveries remaining.
India reached 166/8 in response to England's 165/9, extending their series lead to 2-0.
The Indian batting lineup struggled against pace bowling. Mark Wood dismissed Abhishek Sharma for 12, whilse Jofra Archer removed Sanju Samson during a pull shot attempt.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav managed three boundaries before Brydon Carse bowled him in the sixth over. Carse struck again two overs later, having Jurel caught for 4 to make it 66/4. The situation worsened to 78/5 when Jamie Overton dismissed Hardik Pandya for 7.
Varma maintained India's hopes through a 38-run stand with Washington Sundar, who became Carse's third victim in the 14th over.
However, Varma held his nerve and mixed caution with aggression to take India to victory, while receiving valuable support from number 10 Ravi Bishnoi, who contributed 9 not out, including two boundaries from 14 deliveries.
India reached 166/8 in response to England's 165/9, extending their series lead to 2-0.
The Indian batting lineup struggled against pace bowling. Mark Wood dismissed Abhishek Sharma for 12, whilse Jofra Archer removed Sanju Samson during a pull shot attempt.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav managed three boundaries before Brydon Carse bowled him in the sixth over. Carse struck again two overs later, having Jurel caught for 4 to make it 66/4. The situation worsened to 78/5 when Jamie Overton dismissed Hardik Pandya for 7.
Varma maintained India's hopes through a 38-run stand with Washington Sundar, who became Carse's third victim in the 14th over.
However, Varma held his nerve and mixed caution with aggression to take India to victory, while receiving valuable support from number 10 Ravi Bishnoi, who contributed 9 not out, including two boundaries from 14 deliveries.
18:20 (IST) Jan 25
IND vs ENG Live, 2nd T20I: Toss coming up in 10 minutes
The coin will come down soon at the MA Chidamabaram Stadium, and we already know that India don't have Rinku Singh and Nitish Reddy at their disposal, with both ruled out because of injurieis. However, Shivam Dube and Ramandeep Singh have joined the squad as replacements.
17:56 (IST) Jan 25
India’s updated T20I squad against England: Dube, Ramandeep recalled
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Axar Patel (vc), Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shivam Dube, Ramandeep Singh
17:52 (IST) Jan 25
IND vs ENG Live, 2nd T20I: India squad update - Nitish, Rinku unavailable because of injuries
The BCCI updated: "All-rounder Nitish Reddy sustained a side strain injury in the practice session on 24th January in Chennai. He is ruled out of the ongoing 5-match T20I series. Reddy will head to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for further management. "Rinku Singh sustained a low back spasm while fielding in the 1st T20I against England on 22nd January. He is progressing well and the BCCI medical team is monitoring him closely. He is ruled out of the 2nd and 3rd games of the ongoing 5-match T20I series. The Senior Selection Committee has included Shivam Dube and Ramandeep Singh to the squad."
17:30 (IST) Jan 25
IND vs ENG Live, 2nd T20I: Head-to-head and how the two teams have fared in their last five respective T20Is
17:15 (IST) Jan 25
The T20 World Cup hero and left-arm pacer has been named the ICC Men's T20 Cricketer of the Year
16:54 (IST) Jan 25
India spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who starred the first T20I with his spell of 3 for 23, highlights the leadership qualities of head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav, emphasising their ability to shield the players from external pressures and distractions.
16:36 (IST) Jan 25
"Maybe I've got to rein in a little bit, but we'll see," said the England vice-captain Harry Brook ahead of the second T20I
16:25 (IST) Jan 25
IND vs ENG Live, 2nd T20I: Arshdeep eyes record 'century'
The left-arm pacer is just three wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to claim 100 T20I wickets.
16:09 (IST) Jan 25
IND vs ENG Live, 2nd T20I: Will England continue with 'Bazball'?
England needs to discover a successful approach while maintaining their bold batting strategy. In their bid to level the series, they have brought in quick bowler Brydon Carse to replace Gus Atkinson in their playing eleven. Atkinson faced a difficult outing with expensive bowling figures in the first T20I.
16:07 (IST) Jan 25
IND vs ENG Live, 2nd T20I: Abhishek would want to seal his spot
Following Suryakumar's recent confirmation of Sanju Samson as the primary wicketkeeper, opener Abhishek Sharma faces significant pressure to perform. With Yashasvi Jaiswal expected to return to T20 contention, Abhishek must maintain his strong performances to secure his position. The 24-year-old has demonstrated his capabilities with his aggressive knock of 79 in the first T20I, which included 8 sixes.
16:04 (IST) Jan 25
IND vs ENG Live, 2nd T20I: Will England's woes against Indian spinners continue?
On a new black-soil surface at Chepauk, spinners are expected to remain influential. Given the English batsmen's difficulties in handling proficient spin bowling, India's spinners are well-positioned to capitalise on the advantageous pitch conditions.
16:02 (IST) Jan 25
IND vs ENG Live, 2nd T20I: Mohammed Shami to finally come back?
Shami's long-awaited India comeback got delayed when he was named in the playing eleven for the first T20I. With limited opportunities remaining before the Champions Trophy—comprising four T20Is and three ODIs—the coaching staff faces a time constraint to provide Shami adequate match practice. However, should they maintain their strategy of fielding one primary fast bowler alongside three specialist spinners—Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi—Shami might remain on the sidelines.
16:00 (IST) Jan 25
Welcome back to Timesofindia.com as England's tour of India enters the 2nd T20I in Chennai, where the visitors would like to throw a punch back after losing the opening match of the five-game series at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday. And we are glad to have you back and bring all the build-up to the first ball at the MA Chidambaram Stadium and the live updates from all the action thereafter.
IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: In the second T20 international on Saturday, Tilak Varma's outstanding unbeaten 72 guided India to a nail-biting two-wicket win against England. India, pursuing 166 for victory, faced continuous setbacks with falling wickets. However, Varma maintained his composure throughout his 55-ball innings to secure the win with four balls remaining in Chennai, extending India's lead to 2-0 in the five-match series.
Despite England's Brydon Carse's impressive bowling figures of 3/29 that kept the visitors in the match, Varma pulled it off alongside number 10 Ravi Bishnoi. The match remained intense until the final overs, with India requiring 20 runs from 18 balls, followed by 13 from the last 12. Bishnoi contributed significantly with two fours in his unbeaten nine, supporting Varma.
Despite England's Brydon Carse's impressive bowling figures of 3/29 that kept the visitors in the match, Varma pulled it off alongside number 10 Ravi Bishnoi. The match remained intense until the final overs, with India requiring 20 runs from 18 balls, followed by 13 from the last 12. Bishnoi contributed significantly with two fours in his unbeaten nine, supporting Varma.
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