In a nail-biting encounter, young batsman Tilak Varma's unbeaten 72 runs helped India secure a two-wicket win against England in the second T20 match of the series. England's Brydon Carse put up a valiant effort with his three-wicket haul but it was not enough to stop India from taking a 2-0 lead. Varma's impressive performance has cemented his spot in the Indian white-ball cricket team and has proved that he is a force to be reckoned with.
England vs India: Tilak Varma's Heroics Secure India a Thrilling Win
Background
The England vs India T20 series is a three-match series being played in England. The first match was won by India by 50 runs while the second match was a nail-biting encounter that went down to the wire.
Match Highlights
In the second match, England posted a total of 164 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Jos Buttler top-scored for England with 49 runs while Jonny Bairstow contributed 30 runs.
India's chase got off to a shaky start as they lost their first three wickets inside the powerplay. However, Tilak Varma came to the rescue with a superb unbeaten knock of 72 runs. He was ably supported by Deepak Hooda (33 runs) and Suryakumar Yadav (32 runs).
With India needing 17 runs from the final over, Varma hit Brydon Carse for three boundaries to seal the win for India. Carse had earlier taken three wickets for England, but Varma's heroics proved too much to overcome.
Tilak Varma's Impressive Performance
Tilak Varma's performance in the second T20 match has been widely praised. The 21-year-old batsman showed great maturity and composure under pressure. His ability to hit boundaries at crucial moments proved to be the difference between the two teams.
Varma's performance has cemented his spot in the Indian white-ball cricket team. He has shown that he has the potential to be a match-winner and could be a key player for India in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Top 5 FAQs
1. What was the result of the second T20 match between England and India? India won the second T20 match by 2 wickets.
2. Who was the top scorer for India in the second T20 match? Tilak Varma was the top scorer for India with 72 runs.
3. Who was the top wicket-taker for England in the second T20 match? Brydon Carse was the top wicket-taker for England with three wickets.
4. What is the current scoreline in the T20 series between England and India? India lead the T20 series 2-0.
5. Were there any controversies in the second T20 match? No controversies were reported in the second T20 match.
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