Showing admirable maturity, Tilak Varma made the difference with a superb unbeaten 72 (55 balls, 4x4, 5x6). It wasn’t a typical Chennai turner but there were enough help for spinners after India opted to bowl.
After struggling against spin in Kolkata, England face another stern test in Chennai, known for its spin-friendly conditions. India are sweating over the fitness of opener Abhishek Sharma, who twisted his ankle during training on Friday.
India seized a 2-0 lead in their five-match T20 series against England as they won by two wickets in Chennai. India won the toss and chose to bowl first, with England scoring 165-9 thanks to high scores of 45 from Jos Buttler and 31 from Brydon Carse.
India's Tilak Varma's 55-ball-72 has helped India to take 2-0 led in five match T20I series against England in Chennai on Saturday
Tilak Varma broke the world record for most runs in T20Is without getting dismissed, while helping India secure a two-wicket victory in the second T20I in Chennai.
India vs England 2nd T20I LIVE Updates: England lost at their number 7 batter as Jamir Overton has to depart after a short-lived stint. Chakravarthy ate two sixes but struck in the final ball of the 16th over.
India take on England in the 2nd T20I match on Saturday in Chennai. Here are the key player battles that are worth watching out from the IND Vs ENG 2nd T20I cricket match
India opts to field in 2nd T20I against England at Chennai, with lineup changes on both sides promising a thrilling game
India vice-captain Axar Patel (2/32) was the beneficiary of England batters’ adventurous intentions. The left-arm spinner bowled into the pitch and the inherent grip on the surface did not allow the batters to impart force and direction to their shots.
Visitors are clear underdogs against an Indian side that has lost only two of the 17 T20Is since their T20 World Cup triumph