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India vs England 2nd T20I LIVE Score: Fresh from their win in Kolkata in the first T20I, the Indian cricket team, led by Suryakumar Yadav will aim to continue winning momentum at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai when they meet England in the second T20I on Saturday.
Abhishek Sharma, who hit a 34-ball 79 in the first match, has hurt his ankle and is in doubt for the second game. In case Sharma misses out, captain Suryakumar Yadav might promote himself up the order and open the Indian innings with Sanju Samson.
With a spin-friendly pitch on offer in Chennai, India are expected to retain the same bowling line-up that played at the Eden Gardens. India might consider bringing in Mohammed Shami in case Shamra fails to make the playing XI in time.
As far as England are concerned, they are yet to name their playing XI unlike last time. However, pacer Gus Atkinson is going to miss the second game, with Brydon Carse coming in place of him. Jamie Smith has also been added to the 12-member squad.
India vs England 2nd T20I predicted playing XIs
India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy
England: 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
IND vs ENG live score: Both Rinku and Nitish are in Chennai
Live visuals coming from the Chennai is that both Rinku Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy are training with the Indian team.
IND vs ENG live score: Will Shami come into play?
With two first team players out, there is a possibility of Mohammed Shami coming into the playing XI. Mnd you Shami has played a couple of good knocks with the bat late down the order in the domestic circuit recently.
IND vs ENG live score: Rinku Singh ruled out of India’s next two T20Is
JUST IN: Rinku Singh has been ruled out of India’s next two T20Is against England due to back spasm. Punjab and KKR all-rounder Ramandeep Singh to replace him in the 15-member squad.
IND vs ENG live score: Arshdeep Singh named ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year for 2024
In case you missed it, India’s Arshdeep Singh has been named as the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year for 2024. The left-arm seamer took 36 wickets last year from 18 games. He was also a part of the Indian team that won the T20 World Cup.
IND vs ENG live score: Shivam Dube to join Indian team
According to The Indian Express, Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dube has been called up by the Indian team as Nitish Kumar Reddy picked up an injury during the practice session. Dube was a part of the Mumbai side that lost to Jammu and Kashmir in Ranji Trophy.
IND vs ENG live score: Varun Chakravarthy at his best
Varun Chakravarthy has been a revelation ever since he made a comeback into the Indian team last year. Since his comeback in the T20Is in 2024, the Tamil Nadu spinner has picked up 18 wickets from 8 matches. With Chepauk being his home ground, expect some Chakravarthy magic tonight.
IND vs ENG live score: Arshdeep on verge of history
Not to forget Arshdeep Singh, who is just three wickets away from becoming the first Indian to scalp 100 T20I wickets. The left-arm seamer took two wickets in the first game to become the highest wicket-taker for India in the shortest format.
India vs England 2nd T20I LIVE: India at Chepauk
For the record, the MA Chidambaram Stadium has hosted just two T20Is till date, featuring India. The first time India played a T20I at this venue was in 2012, when they lost to New Zealand by a run. In 2018, India beat West Indies at this venue.
India vs England 2nd T20I LIVE: England make 1 change
England have made one change from the last game Brydon Carse replaces Gus Atkinson. It is also learnt that Jacob Bethell did not attend practice due to illness on Friday. Jamie Smith has been added to the 12-man squad.
India vs England 2nd T20I LIVE: Abhishek Sharma in doubt
Abhishek Sharma, who scored 79 in the first game, has hurt his ankle while training. He is in doubt for the game. In case Sharma misses, Suryakumar Yadav is likely to open the batting for India.
India vs England 2nd T20I LIVE: Will Shami get a game?
Mohammed Shami had missed the Kolkata game as the pitch assisted spinners. Same is the case with the Chennai pitch. Will Shami get a game?
India vs England 2nd T20I LIVE: India already 1-0 up
India are already 1-0 up in the five-match series, having won the series opener in Kolkata by 7 wickets.
India vs England 2nd T20I LIVE: Welcome
Welcome to the live coverage of the 2nd T20I between India and England in Chennai.
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