The second T20I between India and England is going to be held on January 25 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, also known as the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. The Indian side is leading the 5-match T20I series after demolishing England Cricket Team in the first match. Both batters and bowlers would be looking forward to utilizing the conditions of the Chepauk Stadium in order to gain an edge over the opposition.
The pitch at Chepauk Stadium is generally flat, with a dry, slightly sticky surface. The minimal impact of dew and the dry nature of the pitch create spin-friendly conditions. Swing bowlers can also find some assistance. Meanwhile, batters often capitalize on the new ball during powerplay overs, scoring runs effectively.
Here’s a list of three bowlers who can be the leading wicket-takers during the 2nd T20I between India and England at the Chepauk Stadium:
1: Varun Chakravarthy
Right-arm legspinner Varun Chakravarthy was born and brought up in Tamil Nadu and is familiar with the Chepauk Stadium. He is known for his exceptional skills as a mystery spinner who can surprise the batters with his skills and attributes. His unique bowling action, variations, and ability to deceive batters make him a key player in T20 cricket.
In the first T20I at Eden Gardens, Varun Chakravarthy bowled a brilliant spell of 3/23 in four overs, taking the wickets of Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, and Jos Buttler.
2: Adil Rashid
Premier leg spinner from England Adil Rashid, can be a key bowler who can disrupt the Indian batting lineup with his googlies. He has been a crucial player for England cricket in the white-ball circuit for a very long time. His ability to generate sharp turns, combined with deceptive variations like the googly and slider, makes him a challenging bowler to face.
In the first T20I between India and England, Adil Rashid bowled a decent spell of 1/27, dismissing the danger man Abhishek Sharma.
3: Arshdeep Singh
Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh is a talented fast bowler who has risen to every occasion for the Indian Cricket Team. His ability to swing the ball early and execute yorkers under pressure makes him a valuable asset in limited-overs cricket. He would be a crucial pick for India in the powerplay as he can generate extra bounce from the gassy pitch of Chepauk. Arshdeep is just 3 wickets away from reaching the mark of 100 T20I wickets for India.
In the first match of the T20I series, Arshdeep Singh bowled a magnificent spell of 2/17 from fours overs, dismissing the opening pair of Phill Salt and Ben Duckett.
