Tue Jan 28 13:40:00 UTC 2025: ## India Wins Thrilling T20 Against England; Pandya Creates History
**Rajkot, India** – India secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over England in the second T20I match, a nail-biting finish that saw them chase down a challenging 165-run target. Tilak Verma’s stunning 72 not out earned him the Player of the Match award.
However, the spotlight also shone on all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who achieved a significant milestone. With a one-wicket haul for just 6 runs in his two overs, Pandya surpassed Yuzvendra Chahal to become India’s highest wicket-taker against England in T20Is, with a total of 17 wickets. This also places him as the second-highest overall wicket-taker in India-England T20I matches, trailing only England’s Chris Jordan (24 wickets).
England, batting first after India won the toss, managed 165/9 in their 20 overs. India, despite losing 8 wickets, secured the win in the final over.
The series concludes with the third T20I in Rajkot on January 28th.
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