Sun Jan 26 01:05:07 UTC 2025: ## India Wins Second T20 Against England Despite Buttler’s Fight

**Chennai, India:** India secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over England in the second T20I, despite a valiant effort from England captain Jos Buttler. India successfully chased down a 166-run target, winning the match with eight wickets remaining.

England’s innings was hampered by early wickets, losing openers Phil Salt (4) and Ben Duckett (3) quickly. While Buttler looked dangerous, scoring 45 runs off 30 balls, he ultimately fell to Axar Patel, who also claimed the key wicket of Liam Livingstone. India’s bowling attack was impressive overall, with Axar Patel leading the way, supported by Varun Chakravarthy (2/38), Washington Sundar (1/9), and Abhishek Sharma (1/12).

Despite England’s strong start to the bowling, India’s chase was initially shaky. However, Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 47-ball 85 steered India to victory, providing a stunning counter to England’s efforts. Buttler praised Varma’s performance and highlighted England’s aggressive batting approach, despite the loss. He acknowledged the missed opportunities but expressed satisfaction with the team’s overall fighting spirit and the impressive performance of Jamie Smith. The series now stands at 2-0 in India’s favor.

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