India Seal the Series with Thrilling 2-Wicket Win Over England in Chennai 2nd T20I
With an exciting 2-wicket triumph over England at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. In a high-stakes game that kept the fans on the edge of their seats, it was India’s resilience and composure that helped the side chase down England’s competitive total.
England Get a Strong Start:
Batting first, England put up a challenging total of 178/6 in their 20 overs with a good partnership between Jos Buttler and Liam Livingstone. Buttler finished with a brisk 63 off 42 balls and Livingstone with a score of unbeaten 48, helping the visitors set a very competitive target. Indian bowlers remained on the back foot against the aggressive English batsmen: Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav got two wickets each.
India’s Reply:
Chasing 179, India got off to a rough start, losing early wickets in the powerplay. Suryakumar Yadav (54 off 34) and Hardik Pandya (43 off 28) stitched up a scintillating partnership to steady the innings. The match came down to the wire with India needing 15 runs off the final over. A nervous finish saw Ravindra Jadeja seal the win with a composed finish, scoring 12 in the last two balls with one to spare for India.
Highlights
- Suryakumar Yadav’s 54 anchored India’s chase, making him the Player of the Match.
- England’s spinners under Adil Rashid applied pressure in the middle of the innings but could not defend the target in the death overs.
- The fashionable finish showcased India’s depth in batting and nerves under pressure.
With this win, India has now taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series and will be looking to finish it off with a clean sweep in the final match. On the other hand, England will be eager to fight back and earn some pride in the final T20I.
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