IND vs ENG 2nd T20I: Preview, Pitch, Weather Report, Probable Playing XI, and Streaming Details: After India won the first T20I by seven wickets, England will try to make amends on 25 January 2025 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match will begin at 7 PM IST with the toss at 6:30 PM.
With their clean sweep in the first T20I, India proved effective in batting and bowling. As match winner under head coach Brendon McCullum, England found it tough to get off the ground and would be hoping to return to keep the series appealing.
Pitch Report IND vs ENG 2nd T20I
The pitch at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium is known to assist spinners, providing turn and bounce. However, a more balanced surface has been observed in recent matches that has offered fair conditions for batsmen and bowlers. A first-innings score of some 170 to 180 runs makes for a good game. There is every reason to believe that captains will wish to chase owing to the dew factor at play in night games.
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Weather Report
The weather forecast for Chennai on match day implies that the skies will be clear. While temperatures hover at around 27°C (81°F). High humidity levels are said to set in during the latter stage of the game, which can affect playing conditions. As the forecast indicates, there should not be rain, which clears the way for a full match.
Probable Playing XI of IND vs ENG 2nd T20I
India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy
England: Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bathell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
England may look into a few lineup changes to make up for the weaknesses shown during the first match; perhaps players like Rehan Ahmed, Brydon Carse, and Saqib Mahmood are set to come in and strengthen their bowling.
Streaming Details
Cricket fans can catch the action live on the Star Sports Network in India. Meanwhile, fans can follow the live action on the Disney+ Hotstar mobile app and website. In the UK, the live coverage will also be available on TNT Sports and Discovery+.
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As the series progresses, both teams are keen to define their ascendancy. India will try to use the momentum to win the series, while England will look to set straight the wrong done and even the series. Expect a nail-biting contest under the lights in Chennai.
