Sat Jan 25 21:00:00 IST 2025: ## India Edges Out England in Thrilling T20 Finish; Tilak Varma Stars
**Chennai, India** – India secured a thrilling two-run victory over England in the second T20I in Chennai, thanks to a stunning unbeaten 107 from Tilak Varma. The young batsman anchored India’s innings, accumulating the most runs between dismissals in T20I history for a full member team (318*), after the Indian top order crumbled early against the pace of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood.
India’s chase got off to a shaky start, with the openers dismissed cheaply. While Suryakumar Yadav provided a brief burst of acceleration before falling, wickets continued to tumble, leaving India in a precarious position. However, Varma, displaying remarkable maturity, expertly guided India towards victory. His innings included a crucial boundary off Jamie Overton that sealed the win with just one ball to spare. Ravi Bishnoi provided valuable support, contributing crucial runs in the final stages, while stating his role was to provide Tilak Varma with the strike. Bishnoi even managed a lucky four, commenting on Instagram about batters having all the fun.
England’s bowlers, despite strong spells from Carse and Rashid, who brought them back into the game, couldn’t quite prevent India’s comeback. Archer’s expensive spell, conceding 60 runs, ultimately proved costly. The final over saw tense moments, with a review overturned against Ravi Bishnoi and close calls on runs, before Varma steered India to victory.
Despite India’s self-inflicted errors, Varma’s exceptional performance overshadowed the shaky start and showcased his rising star status, following strong performances in South Africa and domestically. The win puts India 2-0 up in the series.
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