India vs England, 2nd T20I: Live Toss, Playing 11s , and Pitch report for Today's Match Live

The Second T20I between India and England is set to begin in just a few minutes at the iconic Chepauk Stadium on this beautiful Saturday evening. This match holds immense significance, as India leads the series 1-0. England finds themselves in a must-win situation to stay alive in the series, needing a tough performance to bounce back. After a dominant, one-sided victory at Eden Gardens, India will be full of confidence and will be eager to replicate that dominant display here at Chepauk.

Here’s a quick update on the Toss Result, Playing 11, and Pitch Report for this crucial 2nd T20I:

India vs England, 2nd T20I:Toss Result

India Won the toss to Bowl First

Indian Captain Suryakumar Yadav believes the surface at Chepauk will remain consistent, as the pitch looks good for the game. He mentioned that the reason for opting to bowl first was the dew factor expected during the match. With the conditions being favorable for bowling in the early stages, he aims to take advantage of the conditions and put England under pressure.

India vs England, 2nd T20I: Live Pitch Report

Typical Slow Surface and it's expected to stay the same as the game progresses. The pitch has a few cracks, but overall, it has a good covering of grass and is relatively flat. It's a solid pitch, and I'm expecting a score of around 180. The quick bowlers will likely target the surface, but there shouldn't be much extravagant bounce. Spinners will also get some bounce, but not a lot of turn. Overall, it’s a good surface to bat on, though it may slow down a bit as it’s a black soil pitch. Dew shouldn’t be a major factor.

India vs England, 2nd T20I: Playing 11

India has been forced to make two changes to their Playing 11 for the 2nd T20I against England. Rinku Singh has been ruled out due to a back spasm and will miss not only this game but also the next one. Additionally, Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the entire series due to injury. Both players have been replaced in the playing XI by Washington Sundar and Dhruv Jurel, who will take their spots in the lineup for this crucial match.

India’s Playing 11

Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy

England has made one change to their squad for the 2nd T20I against India, with Brydon Carse replacing Gus Atkinson. This change is a strategic move, with Carse coming in to provide extra pace and strength with the new ball, aiming to challenge India's top order early in the game.

England’s Playing 11

Ben Duckett, Philip Salt(w), Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

India vs England 2nd T20I: Umpires List

Here’s the Umpire and Match Officials List for the 2nd T20I between India and England:

On-field Umpires:

- KN Ananthapadmanabhan
- Virender Sharma

TV Umpire:

- Rohan Pandit

Match Referee:

- Javagal Srinath

India vs England, 2nd T20I: Live Toss Update, Playing 11s , and Pitch Report for Today's Match