India will play against England in the 2nd T20I on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM IST at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The home team is aiming to take a 2-0 lead in the series after winning the first match.

In the opening match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, the Suryakumar Yadav-led team won by seven wickets with 49 balls to spare. Abhishek Sharma was the star, scoring 79 off just 34 balls. Earlier, Varun Chakravarthy took three wickets, winning the Player of the Match (POTM) award. Tonight’s game will be Varun Chakravarthy’s first at Chepauk, his home ground, as he is from Tamil Nadu.

India might make a change, as Abhishek Sharma is doubtful after spraining his ankle during training. Mohammed Shami, who was left out of the first match, might return after 433 days. However, given the spin-friendly pitch in Chennai, adding an extra pacer seems unlikely.

IND vs ENG (India vs England) Match Details

Match: India vs England, 2nd T20I
League: India vs England T20I Series
Date: Saturday, 25th January 2025
Time: 07:00 PM (IST) – 01:30 PM (GMT)
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India.

Pitch Report

The MA Chidambaram Stadium is known for its balanced conditions, with slightly more support for spinners. Batters enjoy batting on this surface, but as the match progresses, the spinners get a better grip. The average score here is 174 runs, so the winning captain at the toss will likely choose to bat first and defend the target in the second innings, as the conditions are more bowling-friendly later on.

Weather Report

The weather in Chennai today is cloudy. The temperature on match day is expected to be around 33°C, with 66% humidity and wind speeds of 18.5 km/h. The visibility is 6 km, and there is a 75% chance of precipitation during the game.

IND vs ENG Head-to-Head Records

India and England have faced each other in 25 T20 matches. Out of these, India has won 14, while England has won 11.

India vs England Key Players to Watch Today

India

1. Abhishek Sharma: The young opener played a stunning knock of 79 off 34 balls in the first T20I against England, hitting five fours and eight sixes. His explosive performance was key in India chasing down the target in just 12.5 overs, winning by 7 wickets. He is definitely a player to watch.

2. Arshdeep Singh: Star pacer Arshdeep Singh made history in the last game, surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal to become India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is. Singh delivered a sensational spell, taking 2 wickets for just 17 runs in 4 overs, with an exceptional economy rate of 4.25. If you play fantasy games, he will definitely earn you great points.

3. Varun Chakravarthy: Indian mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy made a T20I comeback after a long time and impressed with his bowling. He took 3 wickets for just 23 runs in 4 overs. Chakravarthy also won the ‘Player of the Match’ award for his match-winning performance. Playing at his home ground, Varun is definitely a player to watch out for.

England

1. Jofra Archer: Star England pacer Jofra Archer bowled impressively despite the onslaught by Indian batters. He took 2 wickets for just 21 runs in 4 overs. He is a top pick for this game’s fantasy team.

2. Harry Brook: Young England batter Harry Brook scored only 17 runs off 14 balls in the first T20I, with a strike rate of 121.42. However, he is a game-changer and a key player to watch out for in the England side.

3. Jos Buttler: England skipper and veteran opener Jos Buttler played a gritty knock of 68 runs off 44 balls, including eight fours and two sixes, amidst a batting collapse for England. He can be considered one of the ‘captaincy picks’ in this game’s Dream11 team.

IND vs ENG Live Telecast and Streaming Details

The IND vs ENG match will be live telecast on Hotstar and can be viewed on the Star Sports channel.

Probable playing XI:

India’s probable playing XI:

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Nitish Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami/Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy

England’s probable playing XI:

Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell/ Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

India vs England 2nd T20I – My Dream11 Team

Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler
Batters: Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Harry Brook
All-rounder: Axar Patel, Liam Livingstone
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh