In spin-friendly Chennai, India to focus on ‘strengths’ whereas Shami unlikely to feature
India is set to face England in the second T20I at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on January 25, starting at 7:00 PM IST. After a dominant seven-wicket victory in the first match, where they chased down 132 runs in just 12.5 overs, India leads the five-match series 1-0. Captain Suryakumar Yadav aims to leverage the spin-friendly conditions in Chennai, having opted for only one specialist pacer in the first game.
Abhishek Sharma was instrumental in the first T20I, scoring a blistering 79 runs off 34 balls. However, India may need to adjust their lineup if he is unable to play due to injury. England will be eager to bounce back after struggling against India’s spin attack, with only Jos Buttler making a significant contribution with 68 runs.
To strengthen their bowling, England has made changes to their squad, bringing in Brydon Carse and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith. As both teams prepare for this crucial match, India looks to maintain momentum while England seeks to rectify their earlier performance. The stage is set for an exciting encounter as both teams vie for control in this thrilling series.