India vs England T20I Clash: Chepauk Braces for Thrilling Encounter

India continues its impressive T20I form at Chepauk, seeking a 2-0 series lead against England. Key players Nitish Reddy and Rinku Singh are out due to injuries, paving way for replacements Washington Sundar and Dhruv Jurel. England debuts Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse, adjusting their lineup due to illness.

At the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav led India by winning the toss and opting to bowl first against England on Saturday. India is riding on the momentum of a dominating seven-wicket victory over England in the first T20I held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

The T20I series sees its return to the renowned Chepauk after a seven-year hiatus, with India last playing this format at this venue in 2018 against West Indies. With a 1-0 lead, India aims to secure a decisive 2-0 advantage before heading to Gujarat for the next match.

England, however, faces challenges with missing players. Young talent Jacob Bethell is unavailable due to illness, prompting a debut for Jamie Smith. Brydon Carse also makes his T20I debut, taking the place of Gus Atkinson. India adjusts to the absence of Nitish Reddy and Rinku Singh, bringing in Dhruv Jurel and Washington Sundar as replacements. Both captains, Suryakumar for India and Jos Buttler for England, anticipated to field first based on pitch assessments.

(With inputs from agencies.)