IND vs ENG, 2nd T20I: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | India vs England 2025
India It aims to maintain their supremacy. England In the second T20I at Chennai. From A A convincing victory in the first matchBuoyed by Arshdeep Singh’s early hits and Abhishek Sharma’s explosive knock, India will look to extend their five-match lead.
Jos Buttler-led England will be looking for a strong comeback after their disappointing opening performance. Their bowlers, especially Mark Wood and Gus Atkinson, need to improve their lines and lengths to contain the Indian batting line-up. The driving-friendly Chennai pitch adds another challenge to the Englishmen.
Meanwhile, the hosts Abhishek injured his ankle during the practice session, and his presence in the match is in doubt.
Match Details: IND vs ENG, 2nd T20I:
- Date and Time: January 25, 01:30 GMT / 7:30 PM IST
- Location: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
MA Chidambaram Stadium Match Report:
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, which is traditionally known for its spin-friendly pitches, has shown a balanced approach in recent matches. While spin is still expected to play a role, the game can offer a good balance between bat and ball. The team that wins the point may choose to bat first to set up a competitive target.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicket keepers: Sanju Samson, Phil Salt, Jos Buttler
- Batters: Abhishek SharmaTilak Varma
- Universal Axar Patel, Liam Livingstone
- Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Varun Chakraborty, Arshdeep Singh
IND vs ENG Dream11 Forecast Captain and Vice Captain:
- Option 1: Varun Chakraborty (C), Phil Salt (VC)
- Option 2: Arshdeep Singh (C), Jos Buttler (VC)
Also Read: IND vs ENG – Former England captain Michael Vaughan hails Varun Chakraborty’s brilliant performance in the first T20I.
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Ben Duckett, Harry Brooke
IND vs ENG Dream11 squad for today’s match (January 25, 01:30pm GMT):
Teams:
India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakraborty, Mohammed Shami, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel, Harshit. Rana
England: Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethel, Jamie Overton, Bryden Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith, Rehan Ahmed.