India achieved a thrilling victory against England in the second T20 match, led by Tilak Varma’s outstanding performance. The match, held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, kept cricket fans on the edge of their seats as India chased a target of 166.
England batted first and managed to score 165 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Jos Buttler led their batting with 45 runs, while Brydon Carse added a quick 31. India’s bowlers, especially Varun Chakravarthy, bowled brilliantly to restrict England’s score.
India’s chase started with early trouble as they lost wickets quickly. The pressure was high, and the English bowlers were in great form. However, Tilak Varma stood like a rock in the middle order. His heroic knock of 72 runs not out from 55 balls became the turning point of the match.
Tilak’s innings was filled with classy shots and smart decisions. He stayed calm under pressure, even when wickets kept falling at the other end. His powerful sixes and timely boundaries kept the required run rate in control. With just four balls left in the match, Tilak smashed the winning runs, ensuring India’s victory by two wickets. With this win, India leads the series 2-0
