India vs England | Cricket Match Prediction | 2nd T20I | Jan 25 – Can ENG level the points in this match? 

IND vs ENG Match Analysis

India and England will play each other in the 2nd match of the five-match T20I series on January 25, 2025, at 7:30 PM BST at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

India delivered a dominant performance in the series opener at Eden Gardens, dismantling England with bat and ball. What was expected to be a closely fought contest turned into a one-sided affair on Wednesday evening. India’s emphatic victory, achieved with 43 balls to spare, also set an unwelcome record for England in this format.

England, true to their BazBall philosophy, are likely to brush off the setback with their unwavering commitment to an aggressive approach across all formats. This mindset promises an exciting second match in the series. Can England turn the tables with a commanding victory of their own, or will India again make quick work of them in Chennai?

IND vs ENG Team Preview & Squads

India

India showcased their dominance with both ball and bat during their victory over England at Eden Gardens on Wednesday evening, and Suryakumar Yadav will aim to replicate that performance in Chennai on Saturday night.

Spinner Ravi Bishnoi, despite being the only wicketless bowler in the first game, delivered impressive T20 figures of 0/22 from his four overs and will remain a key threat alongside fellow spinners Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy. Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh, who set the tone by dismissing Phil Salt with the third ball of the game and later removed Ben Duckett, continues to solidify his reputation as one of the finest new-ball bowlers in T20I cricket.

On the batting front, IND’s explosive top three—Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav—are expected to attack England’s bowlers from the very first over, setting the stage for another thrilling contest.

India Squads

India Squads

Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Shami, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Yadav.

England 

England will be concerned with their batting performance on Wednesday, as only captain Jos Buttler (68 off 44 balls), Harry Brook (17 off 14 balls), and Jofra Archer (12 off 10 balls) managed to reach double figures. This inconsistency at the crease will undoubtedly be a key focus for the team management.

The batters struggled significantly against Varun Chakravarthy, and they’ll need to quickly devise a strategy to counter his spin if they hope to avoid being undone once again on the turning track in Chennai.

While ENG’s batting line-up does extend all the way to number 11, they must ensure their top and middle order deliver to avoid putting undue pressure on the lower order.

With the ball, Jofra Archer stood out as a class act on Wednesday, and his clever use of variations will likely play a crucial role on a Chennai pitch that could favor his skill set.

England Squads

England Squads

Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Mark Wood, Jos Buttler, Jamie Smith, Phil Salt, Jofra Archer, Liam Livingstone, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Ben Duckett, Brydon Carse.

India vs England outfield report

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

We believe that both captains will prefer to bowl first because of how easily India chased down the goal at Eden Gardens and since the weather isn’t expected to alter much throughout the evening.

The forecast states that although the humidity will increase gradually during Saturday night, it will already be above 65% when the game begins. The temperature remained above 25 degrees with clear skies.

We anticipate that Saturday night will be no exception to the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium’s constant offerings for spin bowlers.

India vs England Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five encounters, England has won two and India has won three.

India vs England Prediction

Cricket analysts predict India has a 55% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.