Fri Jan 24 22:02:17 UTC 2025: ## England Makes One Change for Crucial Second T20I Against India
**Chennai, January 25:** England has announced a single change to their playing XI for the second T20I against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. Following a crushing 7-wicket defeat in the series opener in Kolkata, the team has replaced Gus Atkinson with fast bowler Brydon Carse. Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith has also been added to the 12-man squad.
Atkinson’s performance in the first match was underwhelming, conceding 38 runs in two overs. India’s Abhishek Sharma’s impressive 79 off 34 balls secured a comfortable victory for the hosts.
England captain Jos Buttler acknowledged the team’s need to adapt to changing conditions, stating they would assess the pitch and conditions for upcoming matches. He praised the performances of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, while also highlighting the need for improvement in run-outs.
In contrast, India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav attributed their victory to the team’s energy and excellent bowling performance, spearheaded by Varun Chakravarthy, who helped bowl England out for 132. Yadav also highlighted the team’s freedom and focus on improving fielding. Chakravarthy added that the team executed their bowling plan effectively and capitalized on the strong batting performance.
**England’s Playing XI for the second T20I:** Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
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