After a dominating performance in the series opener, Team India will face England in the second T20I of the five-match series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Suryakumar Yadav’s men delivered a commanding display in the first match, with the spinners and openers taking center stage.
India’s bowling unit, led by Arshdeep Singh, dismantled England’s batting lineup in Kolkata. Arshdeep’s new-ball heroics saw him surpass Yuzvendra Chahal to become India’s all-time leading T20I wicket-taker. Meanwhile, spinners Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, and Axar Patel exploited the conditions to trouble England’s batters.
The chase was a cakewalk for India, thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s stunning 79 off just 34 balls, which helped the hosts seal victory in under 13 overs. With momentum on their side, India will look to extend their lead in the series.
Team News and Updates
India:
Mohammed Shami was left out of the playing XI in the first game but remains an option for the second T20I, depending on team combinations. Abhishek Sharma’s participation is uncertain after he twisted his ankle during training, raising questions about India’s opening pair. If Abhishek is unavailable, the management might promote Tilak Varma or Dhruv Jurel to partner Sanju Samson at the top.
England:
England has made a change to their squad, with Brydon Carse replacing Gus Atkinson, who was expensive in the first T20I. The visitors will aim to bounce back with a stronger performance on Chennai’s spin-friendly track.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM IST (Toss at 6:30 PM IST)
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Broadcast and Streaming Information
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1 in HD and SD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada)
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar app and website
Squads
India: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (VC), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel.
England: Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (WK), Jos Buttler (C), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Jamie Smith.
With both teams adapting to the conditions, an exciting contest awaits fans in Chennai as India aims to build on their momentum and England looks to bounce back.
