Between the second T20I India and EnglandIndian spinners played a crucial role in dictating the terms of the game in the match played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The pitch likes, with turn and catch Varun Chakrabortyalong with other spinners, he made significant inroads into the English batting line-up, setting the stage for a tense battle.
Varun Chakraborty gets rid of Jamie Overton with his beauty
One of the highlights of the match was Chakravarthy’s stunner Jamie Overton with a brilliant googly. In the 15th over of England’s innings, Chakravarthy delivered what looked like an ordinary ball, but it was anything but. Looking to spin the ball down the leg side, Overton was completely fooled by a sharp outside off turn which missed his catch, brushed the thigh pad and crashed into the stumps. This dismissal not only showcased Chakravarty’s skill with the ball but also his importance in the Indian squad, finishing the innings with impressive figures of 2/38.
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Indian spinners are desperate to keep England to 165 in Chennai
India’s spinners shone brightly in the 2nd T20I in Chennai, restricting England to just 165/9 in 20 overs. 30 balls from 45 despite being quick If Buttler and rapid fire from the 31 Harry BrookeEngland struggled to build momentum as the Indian spinners applied consistent pressure.
Akhar Patel (2/32) and Varun (2/38) were the standout performers Washington Sundar and Abhishek Sharma hit with decisive wickets. Dhruv Jurel‘s sharp pitch added to England’s woes Brydon Carse it runs out at a critical point. Led by England’s lower order Mark Wood16 not out, the score went past 160, but the spinners ensured the visitors couldn’t run away from the game, leaving India with a manageable target.
