IND vs ENG 2nd T20I Schedule, Live Streaming, Date, Pitch Report, Weather: Suryakumar Yadav’s India is set to clash with Jos Buttler’s England in the second T20I of the five-match series on Saturday (January 25) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. After a commanding seven-wicket victory in Kolkata, the hosts lead the series 1-0 and will look to capitalise on their momentum.
The opening game at Eden Gardens saw India showcase sheer dominance, exposing England’s struggles against spin. Abhishek Sharma was the star of the show, tearing through the English bowlers with an aggressive display. Meanwhile, the visitors’ batters seemed lost, failing to read the turn and bounce on offer.
India vs England, 2nd T20I: Predicted XIs
India: Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy/Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy
England: Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (WK), Jos Buttler (C), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson/Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
India vs England, 2nd T20I: Pitch and weather reports
Chennai’s surface traditionally favors spinners, and given England’s struggles against spin in the first game, the nature of the wicket is unlikely to change. Depending on whether red or black soil is used, the pitch could also offer bounce and seam movement early on for fast bowlers.
The evening temperature is expected to hover around 22°C, with dew likely to play a crucial role. Teams winning the toss may prefer to chase under these conditions.
India vs England, 2nd T20I: Head-to-head record
India and England have faced off in 25 T20Is, with India leading 15-11.
India vs England, 2nd T20I: Where to watch?
The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.