IND vs ENG, Match Winner Prediction: India will face England in the 2nd T20I of the five-match series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on January 25 at 7:00 PM IST. With a 1-0 lead, India will aim to tighten their grip on the series, while England seeks a comeback to level the score.
India
India showed their dominance in the first T20I in all three departments and made England uncomfortable playing as an away team. Arshdeep Singh burst into England’s top order including the likes of Phil Salt and Ben Duckett to send them back to the pavilion early in the powerplay. However, Captain Jos Buttler made sure that his team could make a respectable total with his 68 off 44 balls.
But a mere total of 132 was too small against a lethal Indian batting lineup including the likes of hard hitters Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson. Abhishek sent the ball travelling early scoring a quickfire 20 ball fifty and ended with a score of 79 off just 34 balls. The spin-friendly pitch at Chennai will play to India’s strengths, with the trio of Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, and Varun Chakravarthy ready to exploit the conditions.
England
England’s performance in the first match was below par, with their stalling batting lineup falling apart into pieces against the Indian bowling attack. No batter was able to cross the 20 run mark apart from captain Jos Buttler who scored a valiant 68 runs off 44 balls. The visitors must address their inability to handle quality spin, as MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai will test them till the end. Hard hitters like Phil Salt, Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone must score runs in a flurry to help their team make a comeback in this match. With both teams having clear objectives, the second T20I will be a feast to your eyes.
India vs England Match Details
League | England Tour of India 2024 |
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Match | India vs England, 2nd T20I |
Time | 7:00 PM IST, Saturday, January 25, 2025 |
Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Pitch And Weather Report
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai typically favors spinners, offering turn and grip as the game progresses. Batters will need to settle in before playing their shots, with 150 being a competitive first-innings score. Chasing might be tricky, as the average second-innings score is only 122.
🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
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🌡️ Temperature | 24-27°C Partly Cloudy |
🌧️ Weather Forecast | 88-58% Humidity with 00% chances of rain |
🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Spinners |
⚡ Best Suited To | Batting First Team |
1️⃣ Avg 1st Innings Score | 150 |
India vs England Head-to-Head Records
Total | 25 |
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Won by India | 14 |
Won by England | 11 |
No Result | 00 |
Tied | 00 |
India vs England Dream 11 Match Today Probable 11
India | England |
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Sanju Samson (wk) | Ben Duckett |
Abhishek Sharma | Phil Salt (wk) |
Tilak Varma | Jos Buttler (c) |
Suryakumar Yadav (c) | Harry Brook |
Hardik Pandya | Liam Livingstone |
Rinku Singh | Jacob Bethell |
Nitish Kumar Reddy | Jamie Overton |
Axar Patel | Brydon Carse |
Arshdeep Singh | Jofra Archer |
Mohammed Shami/ Ravi Bishnoi | Adil Rashid |
Varun Chakravarthy | Mark Wood |
Key Players To Watch Out – IND vs ENG
Top Batter: Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma is the only player you can rely on a spin friendly wicket as he has the ability to play spin better than any player in the Indian Batting lineup. Adding to this, Tilak Varma will be missed by a number of fantasy users due to the involvement of bigger international stars like Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya in the match. Tilak Varma has played a single match at Chennai scoring 26 runs playing for Mumbai Indians against Chennai Super Kings.
Top Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy
It’s a well known fact that Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai supports spin and offers plenty of opportunity for spinners to shine with their pace variables. Backing this fact, Varun Chakravarthy is a brilliant pick for fantasy users in this match once again. Considering his performance in the first T20I, Varun is hard to overlook in the second T20I.

Scenario | Toss Winner | Batting First | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Expected Outcome |
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Scenario 1 | England | England | 40-50 | 165-175 | India to win |
Scenario 2 | India | India | 45-50 | 170-180 | India to win |
Also see:
- Suryakumar Yadav Records and Stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Abhishek Sharma Records and Stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Rinku Singh Records and Stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Sanju Samson Records and Stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Tilak Varma Records and Stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Hardik Pandya Records and Stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Axar Patel Records and Stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Varun Chakaravarthy Records and Stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Arshdeep Singh Records and Stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Jos Buttler Records and Stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Phil Salt Records and Stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Liam Livingstone Records and Stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Mark Wood Records and Stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Jofra Archer Records and Stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium
FAQs
Who will win today’s T20I match?
India have a clear advantage to win this match against England keeping in mind that the pitch will be more favourable for the host’s spin trio of Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, and Varun Chakravarthy.
What is the Head-to-Head record of India vs England?
India has played a total of 25 matches dominating England by a scoreline of 14-11.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Tilak Varma and Varun Chakravarthy.
Who will win the toss in today’s Match?
India will win the toss in today’s match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your prediction. You are not bound to follow these predictions.