Tilak Varma has played a lone hand by shepherding India across the finish line against England with an unbeaten 72 off 55 balls in the second Twenty20 in Chennai.

Brydon Carse's efforts with with bat and ball are in vain as England suffer a two-wicket defeat to India in the second T20 international.

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Tilak Varma struck a brilliant 72 not out as India chased down 166 to beat England in Chennai; Brydon Carses 31 with the bat and three wickets put England in control before India fought back for a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20 series;

India seized a 2-0 lead in their five-match T20 series against England as they won by two wickets in Chennai. India won the toss and chose to bowl first, with England scoring 165-9 thanks to high scores of 45 from Jos Buttler and 31 from Brydon Carse.

Tilak Varma's brilliant 72 not out guided India to a thrilling two-wicket victory over England on Saturday, handing the hosts a 2-0 lead in the five-match Twenty20 International series. India successfully chased down 166 with four balls to spare after the visitors set a competitive total of 165-9.

India's Tilak Varma's 55-ball-72 has helped India to take 2-0 led in five match T20I series against England in Chennai on Saturday

India has won the toss and elected to bowl first in the series-opening T20 against England's cricketers in Kolkata.

India leads the five-match series with a score of 1-0, following their victory in the first T20I by 7 wickets.

Tilak Varma has opened up on his batting position after playing a match-winning knock for India in the second T20I against England in Chennai. Tilak's impressive knock (72 not out 55) helped India chase down 166 in a tense chase at the Chepauk on Saturday as hosts took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

Tilak Varma's fifty of rare brilliance helped India survive a top-order meltdown against England pacers and register a two-wicket win in the second T20I and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series he