Ind vs Eng 2nd T20 Match Highlights: In an exciting T20 encounter, India chased down a target of 166 set by England, securing a dramatic 2-wicket victory with just 4 balls remaining. England, batting first, posted a challenging total of 165/9 in their allotted 20 overs, with Jos Buttler leading the charge with a quickfire 45 off 30 balls, including two boundaries and three sixes. Contributions from Brydon Carse (31) and Harry Brook (13) were also vital, but the England innings faltered after a series of wickets fell in the middle overs.
Arshdeep Singh (1/40) was the standout bowler for India, dismissing Phil Salt early, while Washington Sundar (1/9) claimed Ben Duckett’s wicket. Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel claimed key wickets, with Patel picking up two wickets for 32 runs in his four overs.
Chasing 166, India’s opening pair struggled early on, with both Sanju Samson (5) and Abhishek Sharma (12) falling quickly. But a remarkable 72-run partnership from Tilak Varma (72 not out) and Washington Sundar (26) brought India back into the game. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, including Suryakumar Yadav (12) and Hardik Pandya (7), India managed to stay ahead in the race.
England’s bowlers, including Jofra Archer (1/60) and Mark Wood (1/28), tried to break India’s momentum, but Varma held his nerve, guiding India to victory. In the end, Ravi Bishnoi’s 9* off 5 balls helped secure the win with 4 balls to spare.
England’s bowlers did their best, but India’s relentless chase saw them through to victory, winning by 2 wickets and securing the win with 166/8 in 19.2 overs. India now looks forward to their next clash as the series continues to heat up.
England in India, 5 T20I Series, 2025
India
166/8 (19.2)
England
165/9 (20.0)
Match Ended ( Day – 2nd T20I )
India beat England by 2 wickets
India vs England 2nd T20I Match Highlights: IND vs ENG 2nd T20 Match Scorecard Highlights
India vs England 2nd T20 Live Score: India win
And that's it, Tilak Varma has done it! India wins in spectacular fashion! One of the most remarkable innings we've seen from this young star. Overton delivers a full, wide ball outside off, and Tilak, with perfect timing, clears his front leg and drives it through cover. There’s no deep cover protection, and the ball races to the boundary. Tilak takes off his helmet and leaps in pure joy! What an unforgettable T20 knock this has been, filled with clever shots and clever timing as he navigated through various paces.
India vs England 2nd T20 Live Score: Livingstone to Ravi Bishnoi, FOUR runs
Bishnoi backs away to the tossed-up delivery and slices it beautifully over point for four. With no fielders positioned deep on that side, the ball races away to the boundary.
India vs England 2nd T20 Live Score: Livingstone to Tilak Varma, 2 runs
Livingstone digs it in on middle, and Tilak clips it through midwicket. Varma sprints hard for the second run, while Ravi Bishnoi gathers pace and dives to make it back safely. Livingstone, however, fumbles the ball and disturbs the stumps with his hands, allowing the two runs to be completed.
IND vs ENG 2nd T20 Live Score: India Needs 13 from Final 12 Balls
At the end of the 18th over, India stands at 153/8 with 13 runs required off the final 12 balls. Tilak Varma has been the standout performer with an impressive 63 runs from 49 balls, including 3 fours and 5 sixes. Ravi Bishnoi is alongside him on 5 from 3 balls. Brydon Carse has been the pick of the bowlers for England, taking 3 wickets for 29 runs in his 4 overs. Adil Rashid, with 1 wicket for 14 runs from his 4 overs, has also been tight in his spell. The match is set for an exciting finish.
IND vs ENG 2nd T20 Live Score: Arshdeep Singh Departs as Rashid Strikes
Rashid's flighted delivery to Arshdeep Singh proves fruitful as he is caught at deep backward square leg. The ball, a full-length delivery on off and middle, sees Arshdeep go for the slog sweep but gets a top edge. Archer waits patiently and takes the catch, ending Arshdeep's brief but impactful innings.
Arshdeep Singh (6 off 3 balls) and Tilak Varma (60 off 41 balls) are the key men for India, with 19 runs coming from the over. The required run rate has decreased to 5.25, as the chase intensifies. Jofra Archer has been expensive, conceding 60 runs in his four overs, while Liam Livingstone's lone over has yielded 7 runs and a wicket. India need 21 more runs to win with six wickets remaining.
India vs England 2nd T20 Live Score: Tilak Varma's Top-Edge Six Brings Up Half-Century
A top edge sails over the keeper’s head for a stunning half-century! Archer bowls a short delivery at 138.5kph on middle and leg. Tilak swivels and gets a top edge, with the pace sending the ball flying comfortably over the wicketkeeper's head.
India vs England 2nd T20 Live Score: India's Tilak Varma Shines, But Axar Patel's Exit Dims Hopes in Chase
Axar Patel holed out to deep midwicket! He went for the shot but failed to clear the fielder, and Duckett makes no mistake. Axar Patel departs for 2 off 3 balls, caught by Duckett, bringing India’s hopes further down.
India vs England 2nd T20 Live Score: Livingstone to Tilak Varma, FOUR runs
Tilak Varma plays a superb reverse sweep, making excellent contact. He had his mind set early, and despite Livingstone’s effort, the ball sails over short third for a well-executed boundary.
India vs England 2nd T20 Live Score: Carse Strikes, Sundar Out After Crucial Knock
Carse strikes again with a brilliant cross-seam delivery on a length, targeting middle and leg at 139kph. Washington Sundar attempts to glide it to deep third but misses completely, seeing his stumps shattered. The crowd at Chepauk falls silent as Carse celebrates with a pointed gesture toward Buttler and mid-off, hinting at a well-executed pre-set plan.
India vs England 2nd T20 Live Score: Sundar’s Quick Fire Boosts India’s Chase
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Wood to Sundar, SIX runs
Picked up and just clears deep backward square leg! A short delivery into the body, Sundar swings across and connects well, getting more height than distance but enough to clear Duckett, who rushes to his left.
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Wood to Sundar, FOUR runs
Chipped well over mid-off, runs coming easy now! Wood comes around the stumps and bowls a short ball outside off, angling in. Sundar stays leg side and lofts it effortlessly over the offside, clearing his front leg.
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Wood to Sundar, FOUR runs
A crisp shot through the offside, Sundar finds the gap. Another short ball from Wood, and Sundar cuts it with precision, sending the ball racing to the boundary.
India vs England 2nd T20 Live Score: Wood to Sundar, 1 run
Dropped by Rashid! A simple opportunity goes begging. Wood bowls a back-of-a-length delivery around leg, Sundar backs away and attempts to punch it on the up. The ball gets high on the bat and goes to Rashid, who mishandles it, dropping the catch.
India vs England 2nd T20 Live Score: India needs 71 runs from 48 balls as Sundar and Varma lead the chase
At the end of over 12, India have reached 95/5, adding 13 runs in the over. Washington Sundar has moved to 10 off 12 balls, including 1 four, while Tilak Varma is still holding strong at 36 from 29 balls, with 2 fours and 3 sixes. The required run rate has slightly dropped to 8.87, with India needing 71 runs from the remaining 48 balls. Jamie Overton has 1 wicket for 14 runs in his 2 overs, and Adil Rashid remains economical with 0 wickets for 13 runs in 3 overs. India must now accelerate their scoring to keep up with the target.
India vs England 2nd T20 Live Score: IND Need 84 from 54balls
At the end of over 11, India are 82/5, with 3 runs added to their total. Tilak Varma is holding the innings with 35 from 28 balls, including 2 fours and 3 sixes. Washington Sundar is at the crease, struggling at 3 off 7 balls. The required run rate has now climbed to 9.33, with India needing 84 runs from the remaining 54 balls. Adil Rashid has been economical with 0 wickets for 13 runs in his 3 overs, while Jamie Overton has taken 1 wicket for 1 run in his only over. India's chase is getting tougher as they continue to lose wickets at regular intervals.
India vs England 2nd T20 Live Score: End of over 10
India's score stands at 79/5, with 1 run and 1 wicket in the over. The required run rate has climbed to 8.70, and India needs 87 runs from 60 balls. Tilak Varma remains the top scorer with 34 off 25 balls, including 2 fours and 3 sixes, while Washington Sundar is on 1 from 4 balls. Jamie Overton's bowling figures are 1-0-1-1, while Adil Rashid has bowled 2 overs for 10 runs without a wicket.
IND vs ENG 2nd T20 Live Score: Overton to Hardik, OUT
India vs England 2nd T20 Live Score: India lose Jurel, 88 runs needed from 66 balls
At the end of the 9th over, India are 78/4, with Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya at the crease. Varma has played a composed knock, scoring 34 from 24 balls, including 2 fours and 3 sixes, while Pandya has contributed 7 from 5 balls. Despite a steady run rate of 8.66, India now need 88 more runs from 66 balls to win. Adil Rashid has bowled 2 overs for 10 runs, while Brydon Carse has been the standout bowler, claiming 2 wickets for 16 runs in his 2-over spell. The pressure is mounting on India as they face a crucial phase in their chase.
IND vs ENG 2nd T20 Live Score: Jurel Falls to Carse's Perfect Delivery
Dhruv Jurel's brief stay at the crease comes to an abrupt end as he falls to Brydon Carse. With the score at 63/3, Jurel attempted to pull a back-of-length delivery from Carse but mistimed it completely. The ball skewed off his bat straight into the hands of substitute fielder Rehan Ahmed at short midwicket.
Carse, who had already impressed with a quick cameo with the bat, now claimed his second wicket of the evening, leaving India in a precarious position. The wicket has further dampened the mood, as the Indian batsmen are struggling to build partnerships amidst growing pressure.
India vs England 2nd T20 Live Score: India at 63/3, Varma leads charge with 27, 103 runs needed from 78 balls
At the end of over 7, India is at 63/3, needing 103 runs from 78 balls with a required run rate of 7.92. Tilak Varma is playing a crucial knock, having scored 27 runs off 19 balls, including 1 four and 3 sixes. Dhruv Jurel is on 3 runs from 3 balls. England’s Adil Rashid has bowled one over, conceding just 3 runs, while Brydon Carse has also bowled one over, taking 1 wicket for 8 runs.
IND vs ENG 2nd T20 Live Score: Carse strikes as Suryakumar Yadav departs early
Carse to Suryakumar, OUT
Suryakumar Yadav is bowled out! A hard-length delivery rushes him as he attempts to work it away on the leg side. The ball skews off the bat and crashes into the stumps. A quiet moment at Chepauk as India lose their captain, falling to three wickets down inside the Powerplay.
IND vs ENG 2nd T20 Live Score: Carse to Tilak Varma, SIX runs
A bouncer to start, and Tilak Varma hooks it over long leg for six! He doesn’t get all of it, but manages to get inside the line of the short ball. The top edge flies over the rope for a maximum.
At the end of over 5, India stands at 51/2, needing 115 runs from 90 balls to win. Suryakumar Yadav remains steady on 12 from 6 balls, with 3 boundaries, while Tilak Varma has ramped up his scoring to 19 off 11 balls, including 1 four and 2 sixes. Jofra Archer has bowled 3 overs for 41 runs, with 1 wicket, while Mark Wood has kept things tight with figures of 2-0-10. The required run rate is 7.66, as India looks to accelerate the chase.
IND vs ENG 2nd T20 Live Score: India's Chase Faces Pressure with 132 Runs Needed
At the end of over 4, India is 34/2, requiring 132 runs from 96 balls to win. Suryakumar Yadav has been aggressive, scoring 12 off 5 balls with 3 fours, while Tilak Varma is on 2 from 6 balls. Mark Wood has been economical, with figures of 2-0-10-1, and Jofra Archer has 2-0-24-1. The required run rate stands at 8.25, putting pressure on India's middle order.
IND vs ENG 2nd T20 Live Score: Samson Falls to Archer's Pace as India Struggle in Chase
Sanju Samson has been dismissed for 3 after a tough battle against Jofra Archer's pace. Archer delivered a hard-length ball at 92mph/148kph, which cramped Samson for room. The batter attempted a leg-side hoick but couldn't get enough distance, with Brydon Carse taking an easy catch underneath. India's chase now faces further pressure with the score at 17/2.
India vs England 2nd T20 Live Score: India Lose Abhishek Sharma Early in Chase of 166
After two overs, India find themselves at 17/1, with Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson at the crease. The required run rate is 8.27, with 149 runs needed from 108 balls. Mark Wood made the breakthrough, dismissing Abhishek Sharma for 12 with a nip-backer. Archer has also bowled a tight over, conceding 13 runs so far. India will need a solid partnership between Varma and Samson to maintain their chase.r two overs, India find themselves at 17/1, with Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson at the crease. The required run rate is 8.27, with 149 runs needed from 108 balls. Mark Wood made the breakthrough, dismissing Abhishek Sharma for 12 with a nip-backer. Archer has also bowled a tight over, conceding 13 runs so far. India will need a solid partnership between Varma and Samson to maintain their chas
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IND vs ENG 2nd T20 Live Score: Abhishek Sharma's Review Fails as Wood Strikes for England
Abhishek Sharma departs after being struck on the back leg by a nip-backer! The delivery, bowled at 92mph/148kph, shaped back in and thudded into his back thigh, just missing the inside edge as he attempted a swipe on the leg side. Initially given not out, Abhishek opted for a review after a brief conversation with Samson. However, ball-tracking confirmed that the ball would have clipped the top of middle stump, and Abhishek must walk back.
India vs England 2nd T20 Live Score: End of Over 1
At the end of the first over, India is off to a solid start, scoring 13 runs without losing a wicket. Abhishek Sharma has been aggressive, contributing 12 runs off 5 balls, including 3 boundaries, while Sanju Samson is yet to get off the mark, having faced just 1 ball. Jofra Archer, who bowled the opening over, gave away 13 runs but has yet to claim a wicket. With 153 runs needed from 114 balls, India's required rate stands at 8.05 runs per over.
IND vs ENG 2nd T20 Live Score: Archer to Abhishek, FOUR runs
Abhishek lofts it over cover! Archer bowls a fraction fuller at 92mph (147kph), and Abhishek unleashes a free-flowing shot, presenting the full face of the bat to chip it over the infield.
India vs England 2nd T20 Live Score: Jofra Archer Starts with the New Ball as Samson Faces Off
Jofra Archer starts with the new ball, with a slip in place. Sanju Samson faces the first delivery, while Abhishek Sharma is at the non-striker's end. A leg gully or catching square leg is stationed for any flick off the pads. Notably, it's Phil Salt behind the stumps, not Jamie Smith.
IND vs ENG 2nd T20 Live Score: A Decent Score, but Could It Be Enough?
England’s total of 165/9 seems like a fightable score, but the question remains – will they be satisfied with what they have? The conditions for batting appeared favorable, and judging by that, their total might be on the shorter side. The dew factor also comes into play, which could make the chase easier for India later.
However, England’s bowlers will have enough to work with. Despite the disappointing batting performance, England can remain quietly confident. Jos Buttler continued his fluent form, while Harry Brook looked solid at the start. Jamie Smith’s brief but brilliant stay was one of the highlights, but all of them found fielders in the deep at crucial moments. This seemed to sum up England’s batting struggles today. The match remains on a knife edge, with both teams looking to make their mark.