Harry Brook is England's best player of spin and he said playing spin in India in T20s is the hardest part of the game. If he struggles it shows you the challenge. More spin as Axar Patel comes into the attack.

Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav have kept two-down India flying high in the chase of 166 against England in the second T20I in Chennai. Mark Wood dismissed Abhishek Sharma while Jofra Archer removed Sanju Samson.

India edged out England in a brilliant contest, chasing 166 with just two wickets in hand. Tilak Varma was exceptional with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 72 from 55 balls.

England's heaviest defeats in terms of balls remaining in T20Is: Not making excuses but lots of Indian mis-hits have landed safely so the score might have been less one sided had we been luckier in that regard. A top-edge pull from Tilak Varma off Mark Wood flies past Phil Salt. India have won by seven wickets with a whopping 43 balls to spare.

India has won the toss and elected to bowl first in the series-opening T20 against England's cricketers in Kolkata.

Tilak Varma struck a brilliant 72 not out as India chased down 166 to beat England in Chennai; Brydon Carses 31 with the bat and three wickets put England in control before India fought back for a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20 series;

Tilak Varma's brilliant 72 not out guided India to a thrilling two-wicket victory over England on Saturday, handing the hosts a 2-0 lead in the five-match Twenty20 International series. India successfully chased down 166 with four balls to spare after the visitors set a competitive total of 165-9.

After Jofra Archer leaked 60 runs in 4 overs while defending 165, Mark Wood came to his defence ahead of the 3rd T20I in Rajkot. Wood said that under McCullum, the focus was on picking up wickets and not on defensive bowling to keep a check on runs.

Aakash Chopra has defended Dhruv Jurel’s selection in India’s T20I squad, emphasising his potential and urging patience despite the youngster’s struggles against England, where his performances have come under scrutiny amidst calls for Ruturaj Gaikwad's inclusion.

Varun Chakravarthy to star again for the hosts - Check out our free cricket betting tips as England face India in the third T20 on Tuesday