The second T20I between India and England promises to be an intriguing contest, as the two cricketing giants face off at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. After India’s dominant display at Eden Gardens, England will aim to bounce back in this crucial encounter. However, the spin-friendly Chennai pitch could favor the hosts once again.
Match Details
Match | India vs England, 2nd T20I, England Tour of India 2025 |
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Date | Saturday, January 27, 2025 |
Time | 7:00 PM Local / 1:30 PM GMT |
Venue | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
Teams Preview
India Preview
India continued their strong home form by dismantling England in the first T20I. Their bowlers, led by Varun Chakravarthy and Arshdeep Singh, wreaked havoc, while the batting unit chased down England’s target with 43 balls to spare.
Suryakumar Yadav, leading the side, has been in fine form and will look to anchor the innings once again. The explosive Abhishek Sharma stole the show with a blistering 79 off 34 balls and will aim to replicate his performance. With solid contributions from Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma, India’s batting lineup appears well-rounded.
On the bowling front, Arshdeep Singh continues to impress as a new-ball bowler, and the spin trio of Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, and Ravi Bishnoi looks formidable on turning tracks like Chennai. With a balanced side, India is well-equipped to take on England.
Key Strength: A balanced side with strong spin options and an in-form top order.
Challenge: Maintaining the same level of dominance against an unpredictable England side.
India Predicted XI:
Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy
England Preview
England’s aggressive “BazBall” approach faltered in the first T20I as they were outplayed by India. Jos Buttler stood tall with a captain’s knock of 68 runs but found little support from the rest of the batting lineup. Players like Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone will need to step up to counter India’s spin attack.
England’s strength lies in its deep batting lineup, but they must avoid exposing the lower order too early. On the bowling side, Jofra Archer was exceptional with figures of 2/21, but the rest of the attack struggled to contain India’s batters. Spinners Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone will be key on the turning Chennai pitch.
Key Strength: Deep batting lineup and the fiery pace of Jofra Archer.
Challenge: Tackling India’s spinners on a slow Chennai pitch.
England Predicted XI:
Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Fantasy Team XI
Player | Role |
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Abhishek Sharma (C) | Batter |
Suryakumar Yadav | Batter |
Sanju Samson (WK) | Batter |
Jos Buttler (VC) | Batter |
Harry Brook | Batter |
Axar Patel | All-rounder |
Hardik Pandya | All-rounder |
Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler |
Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
Jofra Archer | Bowler |
Adil Rashid | Bowler |
Pitch and Weather Report
Pitch Report
The pitch at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium is known for assisting spinners. Batters will find it challenging to score freely, especially against quality spin. A score of 175 in the first innings will be competitive.
Key Insight: Spinners will dominate, and teams will look to bat cautiously before accelerating in the middle overs.
Weather Conditions
Chennai will witness clear skies with high humidity levels exceeding 65%. The temperature will remain around 24-26°C during the game, providing ideal conditions for cricket.
Toss Prediction:
Given the dew factor in the second innings, both captains are likely to bowl first.
Winning Prediction
While England will aim to bounce back, India’s form, familiarity with the conditions, and strong spin attack make them the favorites. Expect England to fight harder, but India’s depth in both departments should see them clinch another win.
Prediction: India to win the second T20I.
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