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After a commanding seven-wicket victory in the first T20I, India will aim to consolidate their dominance when they face England in the second game of the five-match series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday, January 25.
The home team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will be eager to build on their impressive performance in the opening encounter. The Indian bowlers, spearheaded by a disciplined bowling attack, restricted England to a below-par total, setting the stage for a convincing victory.
England, despite the loss, will be looking to bounce back. The inclusion of Brydon Carse in place of Gus Atkinson is expected to bolster their bowling attack, particularly on the Chennai pitch, which is known to offer assistance to bowlers who hit the deck hard.
A victory for India would not only give them a crucial 2-0 lead but also provide a significant boost to their confidence ahead of upcoming tournaments. England, on the other hand, will be desperate to avoid falling behind and will need key players like Jos Buttler to step up and deliver.
IND vs ENG: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 25 | India won: 14 | England won: 11| No result: 0
T20 Stats and Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Total matches: 9
- Matches won batting first: 6
- Matches won bowling first: 2
- Average 1st innings scores: 150
- Average 2nd innings scores: 122
- Highest total recorded: 189/4 (20 Ov) by South Africa Women vs India Women
- Lowest total recorded: 80/10 (17.5 Ov) by Pakistan Women vs England Women
- Highest score chased: 182/4 (20 Ov) by India vs West Indies
- Lowest score defended: 103/8 (20 Ov) by West Indies Women vs Pakistan Women
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IND vs ENG: MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, long recognized for its spin-friendly pitches, has recently exhibited a more balanced nature. While spinners are still expected to have an impact, the pitch is likely to provide an even contest between bat and ball. Teams winning the toss may opt to bat first to establish a challenging total.
IND vs ENG: Playing XI
India (Probable): Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Nitish Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy
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
