In the second T20I between India and England, held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the Indian spinners played a crucial role in dictating the terms of the game. With the pitch offering turn and grip, the likes of Varun Chakravarthy, alongside other spinners, made significant inroads into the English batting lineup, setting the stage for an intense battle.
Varun Chakravarthy gets rid of Jamie Overton with a beauty
One of the standout moments from the match was when Chakravarthy bamboozled Jamie Overton with a brilliant googly. In the 15th over of England’s innings, Chakravarthy delivered what seemed like a routine ball, but it was anything but. Overton, looking to flick the ball towards the leg side, was completely deceived by the sharp turn from outside off, which evaded his bat, brushed his thigh pad, and went on to crash into the off-stump. This dismissal not only showcased Chakravarthy’s skill with the ball but also his importance in the Indian lineup, finishing the innings with impressive figures of 2/38.
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Off-stump out of the ground!
Varun Chakaravarthy gets his second
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Indian spinners sizzle to keep England to 165 in Chennai
India’s spinners shone brightly in the 2nd T20I in Chennai, restricting England to a chasable total of 165/9 in their 20 overs. Despite a brisk 45 off 30 balls from Jos Buttler and a quickfire 31 from Harry Brook, England struggled to build momentum as the Indian spinners applied consistent pressure.
Axar Patel (2/32) and Varun (2/38) were the standout performers, while Washington Sundar and Abhishek Sharma chipped in with crucial wickets. Dhruv Jurel‘s sharp fielding added to England’s woes, with Brydon Carse run out at a critical juncture. England’s lower order, led by Mark Wood‘s unbeaten 16, managed to push the score past 160, but the spinners ensured the visitors couldn’t run away with the game, leaving India with a manageable target.
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