India took a 2-0 lead in Chennai in the 5-match T20I series against England. Tilak Varma rescued India from troubled waters with a resilient display with the bat at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Tilak scored 72 not out to hand India a win by 2 wickets.

The 22-year-old Tilak Varma posted his fourth half-century in T20 internationals, with his 55-ball knock including four fours and five sixes

Tilak Varma stood tall even as wickets kept tumbling at the other end, and ensured India got over the line in their chase of the 166-run target set by England with four balls to spare. India have now won 26 of their last 28 games in the shortest format and lead the five-match series 2-0.