India clinched a thrilling two-wicket victory over England in the second T20I in Chennai, extending their lead to 2-0 in the five-match series. England set a target of 166 after posting 165/9 in 20 overs, with skipper Jos Buttler contributing 45 runs. Despite India losing wickets at regular intervals, Tilak Varma’s sensational unbeaten knock of 72 from 55 balls guided the team home with four balls to spare. His outstanding performance helped India secure a much-needed victory.
Tilak’s knock not only anchored India’s chase but also saw him break Virat Kohli’s record for the most runs in four consecutive T20I innings by an Indian player. Tilak has now scored 318 runs across four innings, surpassing Kohli’s 258 runs. This makes Tilak the first Indian batter to cross the 300-run mark in consecutive T20I innings, solidifying his place in Indian cricket history.
Reflecting on the game, Tilak mentioned the two-paced nature of the pitch and discussed his strategy for facing fast bowlers like Archer and Wood. He shared insights from his conversation with Gautam Gambhir, emphasizing flexibility and playing according to the situation. Tilak also praised his teammates, especially Ravi Bishnoi, for their efforts during the chase. India will now look to extend their series lead in the third T20I on Tuesday in Rajkot.