Watch: Varun Chakravarthy clears Jamie Overton with a brilliant googly in Ind vs Eng 2nd t20i
In the second t20i in between India and EnglandHeld at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India’s spinners played a key role in dictating the terms of the game. With a move that offers spin and grip, like Varun Chakravarthyalong with other spinners, they made significant inroads into the English line-up, setting the stage for an intense battle.
Varun Chakravarthy gets rid of Jamie Overton for beauty
One of the standout moments from the match was when Chakravarthy was Bamboozled Jamie Overton With a brilliant googly. In the 15th over from England’s innings, Chakravarthy delivered what appeared to be a routine ball, but it was all for nothing. Overton, looking to throw the ball towards leg, was completely deceived by a sharp outside-off which avoided his bat, fed his thighs and proceeded to collapse to an extraordinary degree. This dismissal not only showcased Chakravarthy’s skill with the ball but also his importance in the Indian line-up, finishing the innings with impressive figures of 2/38.
Here’s the video:
Off-Stump from the ground!
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Indian spinners sizzle to keep England to 165 in Chennai
India’s spinners shone brightly in the 2nd T20i in Chennai, restricting England to a total of 165/9 in their 20 overs. Despite a hurried 45 off 30 balls from Jos Buttler and Quickfire 31 from Harry BrookEngland struggled to build momentum as India’s spinners applied consistent pressure.
Axar Patel (2/32) and Varun (2/38) were contractors, doc Washington Sundar and Abhishek Sharma Etched with key victima. Dhruv JurelHe sharply added pitch to England’s woes, s Brydon Carse Rub at the critical moment. English bottom row, led Mark WoodUnbeaten on 16, he managed to push the score past 160 but the Spinners ensured the visitors could not run away with the game, leaving India with a manageable target.
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