Varun ChakrabortyThe magic of the ball shone brightly in the second T20I between India and England in Chennai while making a delivery that left Harry Brook (13) bewildered.
Varun Chakravarthy’s magical delivery dissects Harry Brook
On the third ball of the seventh over, Varun unleashed a back-of-hand variation that showcased his skill and mastery of deceptive spin. Brook, a batsman known for his aggressive strokeplay, attempted to neutralize the spinner by advancing down the field. However, the flight and drop of the ball completely surpassed him.
As Brook lunged forward, hoping to hit the pitch of the pitch, the ball grabbed just enough of the surface. It squeezed through the narrow space between his inside edge and the pad, eventually rattling the top of the stump. The extra bounce from the pitch added to Brook’s problems, further complicating his reading of the ball’s trajectory and direction of spin. Brook’s reaction (a slight smile of disbelief) said a lot about the quality of the ball. Varun’s fierce glare at Brook underlined his confidence, while the England batsman could only walk backwards, unsure which way the ball had swung.
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England struggle with India’s bowling depth in Chennai T20I
The second T20I has been a challenging outing for England so far, with their batting line-up struggling to generate momentum against India’s disciplined bowling attack. After being sent to bat, England lost Phil Salt in the first over, courtesy of Arshdeep SinghThe fiery beginning. Ben Duckett followed shortly after, falling to Washington Sundarleaving England reeling at 26/2 in just over three overs.
Although yes butlerIn the counter-attack of 45 off 30 balls, which included three sixes, the wickets kept falling at regular intervals. stream and Liam Livingston could not stabilize the innings, undone by Chakravarthy and Axar Patelrespectively. Jaime Smith He made a brief impact with a quickfire 12-ball 22 on debut, but the Indian bowlers remained in control, especially in the middle overs. With England at 127/6 after 15 overs, the visitors will need Brydon Carse and push for a competitive total for the others, while India remains firmly in control of the game.