It is once again time for “Skyball” vs the “Bazball” as India are set to host England for the second T20 international. This clash will be played at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai tonight (January 25). Varun Chakravarthy’s spin show rattled the English batters cleanly in the first T20I and it wouldn’t be a surprise if the sight gets to be witnessed once again! Will Mohammed Shami play or not is another topic of discussion. Whether you’re a passionate supporter or a fantasy cricket enthusiast, this T20I clash is one you can’t afford to miss. Read on for detailed analysis, pitch reports, and tips to create a winning IND vs ENG Dream11 team.
India vs England: IND vs ENG Match details
- Match: India vs England, 2nd T20I
- Date and Time: Saturday, January 25, 2025: 7:00 pm IST (Toss at 6:30 PM IST)
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
India vs England: IND vs ENG: Chennai Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
There are two different kind of pitches in Chennai and tonight’s match will be played on the red soil. Hence, expect some bounce on the surface instead of a rank turner. There should be runs all over it. We should have a high-scoring game. The average first-innings score here in last nine games is 150 but the catch is a lot of games were played on black soil here.
Chennai Pitch Report: Important stats
Stat | Pace | Spin |
---|---|---|
Balls | 1372 | 667 |
Wickets | 74 | 25 |
Runs | 2037 | 808 |
Average | 27.52 | 32.32 |
SR | 18.5 | 36.6 |
Economy | 8.9 | 7.26 |
India: Preview & Probable XI
They will again enter this game as heavy favourites. India rattled England in the previous game and would be high on confidence. Their strategy to include multi-faceted players have done wonders so far and Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy have been quite lethal. Abhishek Sharma’s availability is a concern as he twisted his ankle on the eve of the game. If not available, Washington Sundar could come in, as he is a local boy as well. Meanwhile, Nitish Kumar Reddy has been injured as well, with Shivam Dube set to join Team India from the next match onwards.
India Probable XI:
Abhishek Sharma/Jurel
Sanju Samson(w)
Tilak Varma
Suryakumar Yadav(c)
Hardik Pandya
Rinku Singh
Washington Sundar
Axar Patel
Arshdeep Singh
Mohammed Shami/Ravi Bishnoi
Varun Chakravarthy
Key Players for India
Tilak Varma: Since 2024, he has scored 1185 runs at an immaculate average of 56.42 and at a SR of 158.63.
Arshdeep Singh: He has built a habit of wreaking havoc with the new ball and is just few wickets shy of completing 100 T20I wickets.
Sanju Samson: Although he made just 26 runs in the last game, Samson can make hundred on his best days.
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England: Team Preview and Probable XI
England are no pushovers as well. With Phil Salt, and Ben Duckett at top, there will be no room for mediocrity for India. The pace of Archer and Wood will definitely be one to watch out. However, they need to tackle India’s spin surely.
England Probable XI
- Ben Duckett
- Phil Salt (wk)
- Jos Buttler (C)
- Harry Brook
- Jacob Bethell/Jamie Smith
- Liam Livingstone
- Jamie Overton
- Brydon Carse
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Mark Wood
Key Players for England
Jos Buttler: He waged a lone war in the previous game and would be rearing to make a splash once again.
Phil Salt: Salt missed out in the last game but is a match-winner in his own right.
Liam Livingstone: Livingstone has built a reputation of being a powerful striker. His bowling is an added advantage.
IND vs ENG Dream11 team: Fantasy Prediction

IND vs ENG 2nd T20I: Where to watch IND vs ENG in India?
The rights for all matches in India is with the StarSports Network and Jio Cinema as well. Hence, all matches of the IND vs. ENG series, will be streamed live on the Jio Cinema app. Star Sports will be telecasting it live as well.
IND vs ENG 2nd T20I: Match Prediction
India wreaked havoc in the first T20I and we expect another India win tonight. However, the margin could be a closer one. This won’t be a turning track, unlike what many expect. However, the batters will have fun and the wreaking ball of india is ready to tumble England again. Match Prediction: India to win.
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