ENG vs IND 2018: 2nd T20I: India's Predicted Playing XI

After taking the first right steps on the England tour, India will look to seal the three-match T20I series. The visitors had ticked the right boxes in the first match. Thus, they would aim to repeat their performance in the second match.

On the other hand, England will have to come up with better plans against Indian wrist spinners. Kuldeep Yadav had wreaked havoc against the hosts. Thus, the English team will have to be cautious in their approach against the Indian spin battery.

KL Rahul was able to announce himself in England with a fine hundred and he would like to keep his good form going. India will know that England is going to come hard at them after losing the first match. Thus, the tourists will not like to take things for granted.

Here is a look at the Predicted Playing XI of India for the second T20I.

Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan could not get going as he played a loose shot in the first match. Thus, the southpaw batsman will like to bounce back in the second match.

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma had got off to good start in the first match. The stylish right-hander had taken his time in the middle as KL Rahul was scoring at a brisk pace.

KL Rahul

KL Rahul played a fine inning as he scored his first century in England. The flamboyant right-hander timed the ball to perfection to play a match-winning knock.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli had led from the front in the opening match. Furthermore, Kohli had provided the finishing touches as he scored 20 off 22 balls.

Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina didn’t get the chance to bat in the first match. However, Raina can be utilized as an off-spinner as he can chip in some crucial overs.

MS Dhoni 

MS Dhoni was once again brilliant behind the wickets. Moreover, Dhoni is in fine form. Thus, it would not be a bad idea to promote Dhoni up the order.

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya proved to be expensive in the first match. Thus, the all-rounder will like to get back on track. Hardik will like to hit the right length.

India will like to continue with the impetus.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was not at his usual best as he was the most expensive Indian bowler. Thus, India’s pack leader will like to make a stronger comeback.

Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal went wicketless in the previous match. Therefore, the leg-spinner will like to get himself in the wicket’s column.

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav breathed down the neck of the host’s batsmen. The chinaman was instrumental in changing the match on its head.

Umesh Yadav

Umesh Yadav was accurate with his line and length. The Vidarbha fast bowler scalped two wickets. Moreover, he was also economical in his spell.