3 Player Battles to Watch out for in the second IND vs ENG T20 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium
Team India had a dream game in Kolkata as they had contributions from almost every player. They will be looking to get carry on that performance in the second match as well. These two teams will lock horns with each other in the second game, which is all set to begin at 7 PM IST at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai.
India have a 1-0 lead, and another win can help them gain a psychological advantage over England. Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, and Arshdeep Singh had a good first game while Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer blossomed for England. Both sides have some other big names as well, and below we will talk about the top three batters we will see in the second IND vs ENG T20I.
Three Player Battles to watch out for in the 2nd IND vs ENG T20Is
Abhishek Sharma vs Jofra Archer
Two standout performers from the first game will be up against each other once again. Abhishek Sharma had a brilliant game, and he slammed a fifty off just 20 balls while Jofra Archer looked in great rhythm, picking up two wickets.
This battle will be very important in the power play. Abhishek will look to target Archer and use the powerplay to get runs while the English pacer has a bag full of tricks, and he will be ready for the challenge.
Jos Buttler vs Varun Chakravarty
English captain Jos Buttler was the only batter that looked in control for the visitors. He started aggressively but controlled his innings as the wickets started to tumble. But he will be a big wicket for India in this game. Because Buttler can play a massive role in England's chances.
That is where Varun Chakravarty will be a great weapon for India. He bowled brilliantly in Kolkata and won Player of the Match award. He will get more help in Chennai, and this will be an important battle for the outcome of the game.
Phil Salt vs Arshdeep Singh
No. 2-ranked T20I batter Phil Salt bagged a three-ball duck in Kolkata. He didn't have a clue against Arshdeep Singh. But he might come prepared this time around and will be eyeing taking on the left-arm pacer.
That will make this battle more exciting. We all know what Arshdeep can do with the new ball, and Salt will look to break his momentum in the powerplay.
