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 returns to the side, while Josh Tongue is set to make his T20I debut.The duo replaces Saqib Mahmood and Luke Wood, who have been left out after the rain-hit opening match.
Josh Tongue set for T20I debut
Tongue, who has represented England in Tests and ODIs, will now make his maiden appearance in T20 internationals.Archer’s return also strengthens England’s pace attack 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 BethellTom BantonSam CurranWill JacksLiam DawsonJofra ArcherAdil RashidJosh Tongue
India vs England first T20I washed out
The opening T20I at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday ended in a no-result after persistent rain prevented England from beginning their chase.India had posted a competitive 189/7 in 20 overs before heavy rain arrived at the end of the innings. Although players waited until the cut-off time for a possible five-over contest, the rain did not ease and the umpires eventually abandoned the match.
India’s batters shine
Despite losing Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan inside the first two overs, India recovered through an aggressive 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 batter to hit 100 sixes in T20Is, reaching the milestone in 785 deliveries, bettering the previous record held by West Indies opener Evin Lewis (789 deliveries).Iyer anchored the innings with 68 off 47 balls, registering his first half-century as India’s T20I captain.Shivam Dube then provided the late fireworks, smashing an unbeaten 42 off 21 balls as India added 54 runs in the final five overs to finish on 189/7.For England, Saqib Mahmood impressed with three wickets, while Sam Curran picked up one wicket and also effected Axar Patel’s run-out off the final ball of the innings.With the first match washed out, both teams will now look to gain the upper hand in the second T20I in Manchester.
