Ind vs Eng 2nd T20I Highlights: India defeat England in thrilling T20 match by 2 wickets

England managed to add 8 more runs in the final over, reaching a total of 165/9 after 20 overs. Jofra Archer (12 off 9 balls, 1×4) and Mark Wood (5 off 3 balls, 1×4) remain at the crease. Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya each contributed to the wickets column, with Singh finishing his spell at 4-0-40-1 and Pandya at 2-0-6-1.

Hardik Pandya strikes with a soft caught behind, dismissing Adil Rashid. The offcutter on a length outside off (114.6kph) induced Rashid to pull, but he could only manage a top edge. The ball looped gently into Samson’s gloves, and Rashid walks off.

Adil Rashid c Sanju Samson b Hardik Pandya 8 (8b 1×4) SR: 100

England adds 9 runs in the over. Jofra Archer is now on 7 runs from 4 balls with 1 boundary, while Adil Rashid has moved to 8 runs from 7 balls with 1 four. Arshdeep Singh has figures of 3-0-32-1, and Ravi Bishnoi continues with 4-0-27-0.

An eventful over yields 8 runs while England loses another wicket. Jofra Archer is at 2 runs off 2 balls, and Adil Rashid has contributed with a quick 5 runs off 3 balls, including a boundary. Ravi Bishnoi finishes his spell with figures of 4-0-27-0, while Varun Chakravarthy impressed with 4-0-38-2.

Ravi Bishnoi dismissed Brydon Carse in a dramatic fashion, thanks to a mix-up between the batters. Carse turned a googly through midwicket and rushed for a quick single. However, as he paused to consider a second run, Jofra Archer sent him back too late. A sharp throw allowed Bishnoi to complete the run-out, ending Carse’s promising knock.

Despite Brydon Carse’s explosive 30 off 16 balls, England finds themselves in a precarious position at 136/7 with a current run rate of 8.50. Varun Chakravarthy finished his spell with impressive figures of 4-0-38-2, while Ravi Bishnoi continues to keep things tight, conceding just 19 runs in his three overs so far.

Brydon Carse powers one into the long-on stands! Varun Chakravarthy floats a full delivery at 93.2kph, landing it in the slot just outside off. Carse steps forward confidently and unleashes a towering slog, sending the ball soaring long and high for a six. A clean and authoritative strike to keep England‘s hopes alive.

Abhishek Sharma gets the breakthrough as Jamie Smith departs! Smith, who looked in fine touch with his confident shot selection, attempted to take on the part-timer by stepping down the track. Aiming to go inside-out over cover, he mistimed the shot, sending it straighter than intended. The ball found Tilak Varma perfectly positioned at long-off, taking a clean catch at the boundary.

Smith’s brisk knock of 22 off 12 deliveries, including a four and two sixes, comes to an end, leaving England struggling to maintain their momentum amidst frequent setbacks.

End of 11 overs: England reaches 90/4, with a current run rate of 8.18. Liam Livingstone remains steady at 13 off 13 balls, including one boundary, while Jamie Smith has shown intent with a brisk 11 off 6 balls, featuring a six.

Indian bowlers continue to apply pressure, with Varun Chakravarthy returning 3-0-23-1 in his spell so far and Axar Patel keeping things economical with 2-0-16-1. With nine overs to go, England will aim to accelerate while India eyes more breakthroughs.

Axar Patel dismisses Jos Buttler, who falls for a well-compiled 45 off 30 balls, featuring 2 fours and 3 sixes. Attempting to push the pace, Buttler finds Tilak Varma in the deep, leaving England to regroup after losing their captain.

At the end of 9 overs, England are 74/3, with a run rate of 8.22. Jos Buttler has added 45 runs from 29 balls, including 2 fours and 3 sixes, while Liam Livingstone is on 8 off 8 balls. Varun Chakravarthy has bowled 2 overs, taking 1 wicket for 11 runs, while Ravi Bishnoi has given away 16 runs in his 2 overs without claiming a wicket.

After 8 overs, England are 66/3 with a run rate of 8.25. Jos Buttler has moved to 43 off 26 balls, including 2 fours and 3 sixes, while Liam Livingstone is on 2 from 5 balls. Ravi Bishnoi has bowled 2 overs for 16 runs, while Varun Chakravarthy, having taken a wicket, remains economical with 3 runs off his single over.

England‘s score stands at 61/3 after 7 overs with a current run rate of 8.71. Jos Buttler is leading the charge with a solid 39 from 23 balls, including 2 fours and 3 sixes. Liam Livingstone is at the crease, having scored just 1 off 2 balls. Varun Chakravarthy made a key breakthrough, dismissing Harry Brook for 13, while Ravi Bishnoi continues to keep the pressure on.

Harry Brook’s innings comes to an end as Varun bamboozles him with a deceptive delivery. Brook, who had been looking dangerous with 13 off 8 balls, was unable to handle the turn and was bowled out. His knock included a four and a six, but he was unable to add more to the score.

England stands at 35/2 after four overs with a current run rate of 8.75. Jos Buttler is leading the charge, batting aggressively on 26 runs off 14 balls, including two boundaries and two sixes. Harry Brook has just joined him at the crease and is on 1 from 1 ball.

England stands at 35/2 after four overs with a current run rate of 8.75. Jos Buttler is leading the charge, batting aggressively on 26 runs off 14 balls, including two boundaries and two sixes. Harry Brook has just joined him at the crease and is on 1 from 1 ball.

Washington Sundar made an immediate impact in his first over, claiming a crucial wicket while conceding 9 runs. Arshdeep Singh, with figures of 2-0-23-1, has also contributed with an early breakthrough. England will look to rebuild as India aims to tighten the grip in the powerplay.

Sundar to Duckett, OUT: Washington Sundar made an immediate impact, dismissing Ben Duckett with his very first ball. Bowling in front of a roaring home crowd, Sundar delivered a ball that Duckett attempted to reverse-sweep. Known for his skill with the shot, Duckett got into position early but ended up hitting the ball onto his pad. The ball ballooned into the off side, and Jurel at point took a simple catch. Duckett departed looking visibly disappointed as Sundar celebrated the breakthrough.

Arshdeep to Buttler, FOUR! Buttler steps down the pitch, creating room outside leg stump to unleash a powerful shot over midwicket. The aggressive approach pays off as he clears the infield and picks up a well-timed boundary.

At the end of the second over, England stands at 10/1 with a current run rate of 5.00. Jos Buttler is on 2 runs off 4 balls, while Ben Duckett has managed 3 runs from 5 deliveries. Hardik Pandya delivered an economical over, conceding just 2 runs with figures of 1-0-2-0. Arshdeep Singh, who bowled the opening over, has figures of 1-0-7-1, providing an early breakthrough for India.

Hardik Pandya delivers a sharp short ball at 79mph (129kph), angling across Duckett after pitching outside leg stump. The delivery climbs unexpectedly, catching Duckett on the helmet grille near the cheekbone as he attempts a pull shot. Duckett avoids injury but is visibly shaken.

Arshdeep to Salt, OUT: Banged in halfway down, Salt attempts a pull but ends up finding deep square leg! The short ball rose sharply, forcing Salt to fetch it from outside off stump. His cross-batted hoick lacked the power to clear the boundary, and Washington Sundar took a comfortable catch on the rope. Arshdeep dismisses Salt early yet again, putting India in control.

Arshdeep to Salt, FOUR runs: An inswinger that strays onto the pads, and Salt makes no mistake, swinging it over midwicket for a boundary. A much-needed start for England, as Salt gets off the mark for the series with a well-timed shot. The ball was easy-paced, allowing him to pick it up nicely over the infield.

The side boundaries measure 68m and 66m, with the straight hit being the longest at 75m. Nick Knight observes a few cracks on the surface, along with a good covering of grass. He suggests that bowling into the surface could be crucial, as there may not be much bounce. Deep Dasgupta describes it as a nice black-soil surface for batting, though he notes it might slow down a little as the game progresses.

Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second T20I between India and England. The decision came as the Indian team aimed to take advantage of the conditions at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With the pitch expected to offer some assistance to spinners, India will look to exploit these conditions and restrict England’s batting lineup. The decision to bowl first was made with the intention of setting a target for England and chasing down any total set by the visitors.

India faces a couple of injury setbacks ahead of the second T20I. Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the series due to a side strain, while Rinku Singh is nursing lower-back spasms after fielding in the previous match. As a result, Shivam Dube and Ramandeep Singh have been called up, though they will only be available for the next game.

England‘s Injury WoeEngland, too, are dealing with an injury concern. Jacob Bethell missed training on Friday, and if he is unavailable for the match, Jamie Smith could make his T20I debut.

The toss for the second T20I between India and England is set to take place at 6:30 PM, just ahead of the match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Both teams will be eager to get a strategic advantage ahead of the game, with India looking to extend their series lead.

England faced a sense of déjà vu when they were bowled out for just 132 in the series opener in Kolkata. In the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-final in Providence, they were undone by India’s spin trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel. This time, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, and Axar Patel combined to take 5 wickets for 67 runs in 12 overs.

Spin-Friendly Conditions Await England

The Chepauk pitch, known for its spin-friendly nature, could offer similar challenges. While the IPL 2024 saw a surge in fast-bowler success, the conditions still hold potential for spin dominance. India also has backup spin options in Washington Sundar and Abhishek Sharma. However, Abhishek’s fitness is in question after he was seen limping off the training ground with a possible ankle injury.

India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Dhruv Jurel, Harshit Rana

England: Ben Duckett, Philip Salt(w), Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Brydon Carse, Jamie Smith, Rehan Ahmed

While India’s batting unit delivered in the first T20I, questions linger over the form of skipper Suryakumar Yadav. The explosive batter has been inconsistent, managing just two fifties in his last 11 innings since the T20 World Cup final. After a disappointing duck in Kolkata, Yadav will be eager to return to form and lead India with confidence.

England’s Middle Order Faces Crucial Test

For England, their experienced core—Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, and Ben Duckett—must rise to the occasion if they are to challenge India. England struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack in the opening T20I, and their middle order will need to step up to prevent another collapse.

Mohammed Shami’s Fitness Remains a Concern for India

The fitness of veteran pacer Mohammed Shami remains a key talking point for India as they prepare for the upcoming T20I.

India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami/Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi.

England: Phil Salt (WK), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (C), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell/Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.