New Delhi: England have made two changes to their playing XI for the second T20I against India at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.Fast bowler Jofra Archer he returns to the side, when Josh Tongue he is set to make his T20I debut.The pair replace Saqib Mahmood and Luke Wood, who were left out after a rain-soaked opening match.
Josh Tongue prepared for T20I
Tongue, who represented England in Tests and ODIs, will now make his debut in T20 matches.Archer’s return further strengthens England’s run as the hosts look to take the lead in the five-match series.
England Playing XI for 2nd T20I vs India
Phil SaltJos ButtlerHarry Brook (Captain)Jacob in BethelTom BantonSam CurranWhat JacksLiam DawsonJofra ArcherAdil RashidJosh Tongue
India vs England The first T20 I took a shower
The opening T20I at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday ended without a result after persistent rain prevented England from starting the chase.India posted 189/7 in 20 overs before heavy rain came at the end of the innings. Although the players waited until the end of the five-hour race, the rain did not stop and the players abandoned the game.
Indian batsmen are shining
Despite losing Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan in the first two matches, India recovered through a ferocious partnership between Abhishek Sharma and captain Shreyas Iyer.Abhishek smashed 59 off just 24 balls, becoming the fastest Indian to score a T20I fifty in England. During his knock, he also became the fastest batsman to hit 100 sixes in T20Is, reaching the milestone of 785 deliveries, surpassing the previous record held by West Indies opener Evin Lewis (789 deliveries).Iyer scored an innings of 68 off 47 balls, registering his first year as India’s T20I captain.Shivam Dube then provided the late wickets, smashing an unbeaten 42 off 21 balls as India added 54 runs in the last five overs to finish on 189/7.In England, Saqib Mahmood impressed with three wickets, while Sam Curran took one wicket and also got Axar Patel out on the last ball of the innings.After the first matches, both the teams will look to win the second T20I in Manchester.
