'Very happy with the way Tilak Varma batted' - Suryakumar Yadav in awe of youngster

Suryakumar Yadav's India National Cricket Team locked horns with Jos Buttler's England National Cricket Team in the second T20I match of the series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai on Saturday, January 25.

Suryakumar Yadav's Team India beat Team England by 2 wickets in a nail-biting encounter to take a 2-0 lead in the series ahead of the third match, which will be held in Rajkot.

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India won the thriller against Jos Buttler's team

The Men In Blue decided to bowl first in the match after winning the toss. They restricted the Three Lions to 165/9 on a surface that was good for batting.

Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy bagged two wickets each, while Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, and Abhishek Sharma picked up one wicket each.

During the run-chase, India didn't look comfortable and the match went down the wire. The young batting sensation Tilak Varma stood at one end and played an exceptional knock of 72* runs.

He saw his partners departing at regular intervals but he stayed calm and ensured that India got past the finish line. Tilak smashed a four to finish off the match in the 20th over.

"We felt 160 was good, we bowled well" - Suryakumar Yadav

Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, Suryakumar Yadav expressed delight over the performance of the Indian bowlers. Suryakumar Yadav said:

"We felt 160 was good, we bowled really well, good that it went the way it did. We've been playing with an extra batter who can give a few overs."

Suryakumar Yadav added that they have been playing attacking cricket but have to adapt to the situation sometimes. He also showered rich praise on Tilak Varma for his heroics. He stated:

"We are playing an aggressive brand of cricket, but as the situation demanded, batters put their hands up. Very happy with the way Tilak batted."

Suryakumar Yadav also talked about Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh's crucial contributions with the bat. He stated:

"(On Bishnoi) He's been batting a lot in the nets, he wants to contribute, not to forget Arshdeep as well. The atmosphere has been really good. We know what we want to do. If we are all on the same page, good things will take place."

How India Performed in 1st T20I vs England in Kolkata

India showcased an impressive all-round performance to secure a dominant 7-wicket victory in the 1st T20I at Eden Gardens. Chasing a modest target of 133, India clinched a win with 43 balls to spare, thanks to the heroics of explosive opener Abhishek Sharma.

Winning the toss and electing to bowl, India struck early as Arshdeep Singh dismissed Phil Salt and Ben Duckett within the first three overs. Varun Chakravarthy was the star with the ball, taking 3/23, including the key wickets of Jos Buttler (68) and Liam Livingstone.

Buttler fought a lone battle with his brilliant knock, but the rest of England’s batting faltered against India’s disciplined attack. Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya also chipped in with two wickets each as England managed only 132 runs in their 20 overs.

In the chase, India faced a minor hiccup when Jofra Archer removed Sanju Samson (26) and Suryakumar Yadav (0) in quick succession. However, Abhishek Sharma played a stunning knock, smashing 79 off 34 balls, including eight sixes and five fours. Also, Tilak Varma (19*) provided steady support as India completed the run-chase in just 12.5 overs.