The much-anticipated second T20I between India and England is set to take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India. This match promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams look to assert their dominance in the five-match T20I series.
According to the win probability calculator, historical performances between the two teams have yielded some interesting insights. India and England have played a total of 25 T20I matches, with India emerging victorious in 14 of them, giving them a win ratio of 56%. On the other hand, England holds a 44% win ratio in the series. Based on this historical overview, India enters the second T20I with a slight advantage over England.
India has already taken the lead in the series with a commanding 1-0 scoreline after their impressive performance in the first T20I. In the opening match of the series, India dominated the proceedings to claim a comfortable seven-wicket victory over England. The match, played in front of an enthusiastic home crowd, saw India combine sharp bowling, disciplined fielding, and explosive batting to take an early lead.
England posted a modest total of 132, with Jofra Archer making a strong start with the ball. However, India showed no signs of pressure as they chased down the target with ease. Sanju Samson’s aggressive assault on England’s Gus Atkinson in the second over, which yielded 22 runs, set the tone for the chase. Although Archer took two quick wickets, India’s Abhishek Sharma turned the game in India’s favor. Sharma’s sensational knock of 79 runs off just 34 balls, featuring boundaries all around the ground, guided India toward victory.
Tilak Varma played a key supporting role, anchoring the innings and adding 84 runs alongside Sharma in their partnership. Although Adil Rashid dismissed Sharma with just eight runs needed, Varma ensured a smooth finish, hitting the winning runs in the 13th over. India reached the target in a swift 12.5 overs, showcasing their dominance in the match.
Earlier, India’s decision to bowl first paid off handsomely. Opting for a balanced attack with three spinners and one pacer, India’s bowlers exploited the conditions effectively. Arshdeep Singh provided an early breakthrough, while Varun Chakravarthy, with figures of 3/23, dismantled England’s middle order. Despite Jos Buttler’s valiant 50, England struggled to gain momentum and could only manage to post a below-par total of 132.
With India leading the series 1-0, the second T20I promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams look to gain an upper hand.