IND vs ENG 2nd T20I Match England tour of India, 2025 Highlights
In the nail-biting encounter, India emerged victorious against England in the 2nd T20I match of the England tour of India, 2025, held at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Tilak Varma was named the player of the match for his explosive knock. So Let’s take a look at IND vs ENG 2nd T20I Match Highlights.
India vs England 2nd T20I Match Highlights
India won the toss in the second T20I against England and made the strategic decision to bowl first. This choice had previously paid off in the first T20I, and once again, it proved to be a wise move. Right from the start, India capitalized on their decision, achieving two early breakthroughs that put England on the back foot.
Buttler’s 45 Not Enough as England Struggles to Post a Challenging Total
Opener Phill Salt and the in-form Ben Duckett faltered, each falling victim to the Indian bowlers and departing for single-digit scores, which set a tone of pressure early in the innings.
As the innings progressed, England’s captain Jos Buttler stepped up to the crease and showcased his prowess with a blistering 45 runs off just 35 deliveries. Buttler’s innings was instrumental in providing some stability and direction to the England batting order.
However, shortly after Buttler made his presence handled, Harry Brook was dismissed after scoring only 13 runs, increasing the pressure on the England batting lineup. Buttler, facing a challenging delivery from Axar Patel, was then dismissed, which not only halted England’s momentum but also put immense pressure on the remaining batsmen.
The loss of Buttler proved crucial as five of England’s following batters struggled to find their rhythm, resulting in low scores. During this phase, Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse emerged as the key contributors, with Smith scoring 22 runs and Carse making a rapid 31 runs off just 17 balls.
Their performances helped England to reach a total of 165 runs for 9 wickets by the end of their innings, a total that held promise but was less than they might have hoped for given the situation.
India’s Bold Spin Attack Dominates England in a Tactical Bowling Masterclass
India’s bowling strategy was notably innovative, as they opted to field five spinners in this match. This tactical decision reaped rewards, with every bowler contributing to the wicket tally, with the exception of Ravi Bishnoi. Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel each claimed two wickets, effectively wreaking havoc on the England batting order.
In addition, Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, and Abhishek Sharma each added to the wicket count with one dismissal apiece.
Tilak Varma’s Brilliant 72 Guides India to a Narrow Victory
With a target of 166 runs set for victory, India began their batting innings with confidence. Abhishek Sharma looked promising at the outset, showcasing his skills with three boundaries before being dismissed for 12 runs. Following his dismissal, Sanju Samson’s struggles continued as he managed only 5 runs, further adding pressure on the middle-order batsmen.
Despite these early setbacks, Tilak Varma emerged as a beacon of hope for the Indian side. He played a more cautious innings, ensuring he anchored the batting lineup even as wickets tumbled around him. Key players such as Suryakumar Yadav, Dhruv Jurel, and Hardik Pandya also struggled with the bat and fell for low scores, strengthening the sense of hurry for the Indian innings.
Amidst the chaos, Washington Sundar exhibited composure and resilience with his bat, hitting several boundaries that provided some much-needed momentum to the Indian chase. He contributed a valuable 26 runs off 19 balls before his wicket fell, leaving India in a precarious position as the match unfolded.
The scenario worsened with the dismissals of Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh, both falling for single-digit scores, which brought India closer to defeat.
However, the standout performer of the evening was undoubtedly Tilak Varma, who emerged as the Player of the Match. He anchored the innings with remarkable skill, remaining unbeaten at 72 runs from 55 balls, a knock that included 4 fours and 5 sixes.
His steadfast performance allowed India to clinch their second victory of the series, with Ravi Bishnoi providing able support at the other end with a modest contribution of 9 runs.
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