Tilak Verma in 2nd T20: India had to fight hard for victory in the second Test match against England. India won the toss and captain Suryakumar Yadav challenged to bowl first. Given the pitch forecast, 180 runs were expected to be a lot on this ground. However, the 166 runs set by England cost India dearly.
Tilak Verma’s Heroics Seal Victory for India in 2nd T20
While reaching these runs, wickets fell at certain stages. Due to this, the pressure on India was increasing. But on one side, Tilak Verma stood firm. Therefore, it was difficult to say whether India would win or lose. Breathtaking events were happening with every ball.
After Arshdeep Singh’s dismissal, it seemed that the match was lost for a moment, but Team India made a comeback. The situation was 13 runs in 12 balls.
7 runs came in the 19th over. Ravi Vishnoi reduced the pressure on Team India by hitting a four. 6 runs were needed in 6 balls in the last over.
Tilak Verma secured the victory by scoring six runs in the first two balls of the last over. When 4 runs were needed in five balls, he hit a four and brought Vijshree to the crease. Tilak Verma scored 72 runs unbeaten.
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Key Partnership and Tilak Verma’s Heroics
India was at 78 for 5. So it seemed that this match was going to be lost. But Tilak Verma held on till the end. Tilak Verma was supported by local boy Washington Sundar.
The two made a crucial partnership of 38 runs for the sixth wicket. After that, Arshdeep and Axar Patel’s wickets fell quickly. But after that, Ravi Bishnoi provided good support and won. With this victory, India has taken a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20 series. Now, if they win one of the remaining three matches, they will pocket the series.
Playing XI for Both Teams
India: Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarty.
England: Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (Wicketkeeper), Jos Buttler (Captain), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
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