Following their commanding seven-wicket victory in the opening T20I, India will aim to carry forward their momentum in the second match of the five-game series against England. The clash is set for Saturday, January 25, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian side will look to secure another win and take a 2-0 lead in the series with yet another impressive display.
India’s seven-wicket win over England was powered by Varun Chakravarthy’s 3/23 and Arshdeep Singh’s sharp bowling, along with Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 79 in just 12.5 overs. Chakravarthy, named Player of the Match, dazzled at Eden Gardens, his IPL home, setting up the victory. Returning to his hometown for the next match, the mystery spinner will aim to deliver another stellar performance.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium is renowned for supporting spinners, though it also provides opportunities for batters in T20 cricket.
The pitch is anticipated to be relatively flat, continuing the trend seen in recent years, with dew unlikely to significantly impact the outcome. Teams winning the toss are expected to opt for batting first, aiming to set a competitive total and defend it later.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Stats in T20Is
| Total Matches | 9 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 6 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 2 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 150 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 122 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 189/4 (20 Ovs) by RSAW vs INDW |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 80/10 (17.5 Ovs) by PAKW vs ENGW |
| Highest Score Chased | 182/4 (20 Ovs) by IND vs WI |
| Lowest Score Defended | 103/8 (20 Ovs) by WIW vs PAKW |
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