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In a nail-biting encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India<\/strong> clinched a thrilling two-wicket victory<\/strong><\/a> over England<\/strong> in the second T20I to secure a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Chasing a target of 166, India overcame a shaky start, thanks to a composed and match-defining knock from Tilak Varma<\/strong>, who held his nerve to take India over the line with just four balls to spare. The game saw brilliant individual performances, high drama in the death overs, and a host of strategic battles, making it an unforgettable contest.<\/p>\n After being put in to bat, England posted 165\/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite a rocky start with early dismissals of Phil Salt<\/strong> and Ben Duckett<\/strong>, captain Jos Buttler<\/strong> showcased his class with a measured 45 off 30 balls, supported by some fireworks from Brydon Carse<\/strong>, who smashed a quick 31 off 17 balls. Contributions from Jamie Smith<\/strong> (22 off 12) and Liam Livingstone<\/strong> (13 off 14) provided stability, but frequent wickets prevented England from capitalizing in the middle overs. Varun Chakravarthy<\/strong><\/a> and Axar Patel<\/strong> delivered impactful spells, bagging two wickets each, while the fielding effort, including a brilliant run-out of Carse, kept England\u2019s total in check.<\/p>\n India\u2019s chase began on a shaky note as Abhishek Sharma<\/strong> and Sanju Samson<\/strong> fell early, leaving the team at 19\/2. Captain Suryakumar Yadav<\/strong>\u2018s quickfire 12 off 7 balls provided some momentum, but his dismissal further complicated the chase. Tilak, however, rose to the occasion with a sensational unbeaten 72 off 55 balls, blending caution with aggression. His innings featured four boundaries and five towering sixes, ensuring India stayed in the hunt. Washington Sundar<\/strong> chipped in with a vital 26 off 19 balls, while Ravi Bishnoi<\/strong>\u2019s calm nine-run cameo sealed the deal in the final over. Despite disciplined bowling from Carse (3\/29) and Adil Rashid<\/strong> (1\/14), England failed to defend their total.<\/p>\n Ok, Tilak, that was mightily impressive! \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffc<\/p>\n \u2014 Kevin Pietersen\ud83e\udd8f (@KP24) January 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This knock from Tilak is better than 2 of his tons in SA. The responsibility he showed here was incredible. Attacked at start & then he played to the situation & guided team home. Quality knock.<\/p>\n \u2014 arfan (@Im__Arfan) January 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Tilak and Bishnoi today \ud83e\udd75 pic.twitter.com\/65pKddZEEy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) January 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Match winning knock \u2705 Tilak Varma\ud83e\udd1d\ud83e\udd1d #INDvsENG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ashwin \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@ashwinravi99) January 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In Tilak, We trust! \ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb #WhistlePodu<\/a> #INDvENG<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FOlPexSpYH<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) January 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Excellent innings from Tilak Verma. Another instance that provides testimony to his great temperament & situational awareness. A skill that is difficult to learn and far more important than other batting skills.<\/p>\n \u2014 Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) January 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Excellent innings by Tilak. Got Ind back on track from 78\/5, kept his cool till the end. Taking 19 runs of the 16th over bowled by Jofra Archer was the turning point. Well played @TilakV9<\/a> \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb #INDvENG<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/k1mgVFUbeJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udc3a \ud835\udeb0\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc03\ud835\udeb0\ud835\udc00 \u2694 \ud835\udc11\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc01\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc12 \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3#INDvENG<\/a> #MumbaiMeriJaan<\/a> #MumbaiIndians<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/RwXSCMiX7i<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n And there it is, Tilak Varma has won it for India! \ud83e\udd75\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n This man Tilak Varma alone played a crucial knock for India scoring 72 runs from 55 balls including 4 fours 5 sixes against England in the 2nd T20I, what a knock, one to remember in T20I for him. \ud83d\udc4f#TilakVarma<\/a> #INDvENG<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/sHmbv1a5kT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Riya kapoor (@Riyakapoor78) January 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n No surprises for the ‘Player of the Match’ award in the 2nd T20I \ud83d\ude4c#TilakVarma<\/a> #INDvENG<\/a> #cricket<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rImJNpJz1T<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n One of the brightest young stars in Indian cricket showed just why he is rated so high. This from #TilakVarma<\/a> was not just an innings of great ability but of magnificent temperament.<\/p>\n \u2014 Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Tilak has skills, technique and jazba to stay till end. Much improved and consistent also scores the winning runs.\ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f #INDvsENG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nEngland\u2019s innings: Jos Buttler and Brydon Carse anchor amidst middle-order woes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Also READ: <\/strong>Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar mock Harry Brook\u2019s \u2018smog excuse\u2019 after Varun Chakravarthy removes the English batter in 2nd T20I \u2013 IND vs ENG<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
India\u2019s chase: Tilak Varma\u2019s masterclass under pressure<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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