Sat Jan 25 22:59:42 UTC 2025: ## India Beats England by Two Wickets in Thrilling T20 Victory
**Chennai, India** – India clinched a thrilling two-wicket victory over England in the second T20I of their five-match series on Saturday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This win gives India a commanding 2-0 lead in the series.
England, winning the toss and electing to bat first, posted a challenging 165/9 in their 20 overs. Jos Buttler top-scored for England with a 45-run knock, while Brydon Carse contributed 31. India’s bowling attack was led by Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy, who each claimed two wickets apiece.
Chasing 166 for victory, India’s innings got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets. However, Tilak Varma played a sensational unbeaten innings of 72 runs off 55 balls, including four boundaries and five sixes, anchoring the chase and guiding India to victory in 19.2 overs, despite losing eight wickets. Washington Sundar also provided valuable support with a quick 26. Carse was the pick of the England bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 29 runs.
The next T20I between India and England will be played on January 28th.
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