Sat Jan 25 23:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Tilak Varma’s Heroics Secure Thrilling India Win Over England in 2nd T20I
**Chennai, India:** India pulled off a thrilling four-wicket victory over England in the second T20I at Chennai, with Tilak Varma leading the charge. Chasing a challenging 166, India looked shaky at times but Varma’s unbeaten 72, and a crucial late cameo from Ravi Bishnoi (9 runs, including two crucial boundaries), secured a nail-biting win with four balls to spare.
Varma praised Bishnoi’s contribution, highlighting the importance of his two late boundaries in overcoming the tough bowling attack of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood. He also credited Gautam Gambhir’s advice to adapt to the conditions and showcase batting flexibility. Varma’s innings, achieved despite the pace and short-pitched bowling of Archer and Wood, marked a significant achievement. He now holds the record for the most runs in an international T20I innings without being dismissed, surpassing Mark Chapman’s previous record.
Bishnoi also spoke about the match, describing Varma’s innings as one of the best T20 performances he’s ever seen. He emphasized the difficulty of playing consistently under pressure while facing England’s strong bowling attack, and praised Varma’s impressive form over the past three months, which has included centuries in South Africa and consistent success domestically. The pair’s partnership proved crucial in navigating a tense final few overs.
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