Sat Jan 25 17:00:00 UTC 2025: ## India Wins Second T20 Against England, Takes 2-0 Series Lead
**Chennai, India** – India defeated England by 2 wickets in the second T20I in Chennai, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Tilak Varma was the hero for India, smashing an unbeaten 72 to guide his team to victory after chasing a challenging target.
England, after winning the toss and electing to bat first, were restricted to 165 runs. India’s bowling attack performed admirably, setting up a thrilling chase.
Suryakumar Yadav, speaking after the match, praised Varma’s exceptional innings, calling it one of his best T20 performances. Yadav highlighted Varma’s consistent form over the past few months, including two centuries in South Africa. He also lauded the contributions of Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh, emphasizing the team’s positive and unified atmosphere. Yadav acknowledged that the team’s aggressive approach, adapted as needed, was key to their success. He also revealed a humorous anecdote about a recent Instagram reel where he questioned why only batsmen seemed to have all the fun.
The win leaves India in a strong position heading into the third T20I.
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