Scorecard: England vs India, second T20I
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- India won the toss and elected to bat first in the 2nd T20I against England at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
- India posted 111 for 2 after 11.2 overs, leaving 8.4 overs remaining in the innings with the top order still set
- Sharma top-scored with 43 off 24 balls including eight fours and a six before being caught by Banton off Curran's bowling at a strike rate of 179.17
- Kishan was unbeaten on 27 off 20 balls and captain Iyer not out on 20 off 14, consolidating after Sharma's dismissal
- Jacks was England's most economical bowler with 1 for 9 in his single over, while Curran finished with 1 for 22 from two overs
- Seven India batters were still to bat — Tilak, Dube, Rana, Patel, Bishnoi, Arshdeep, and Chakravarthy — indicating significant batting depth remained
- On-field umpires were Graham Lloyd and Martin Saggers, with Russell Warren as TV umpire and Richie Richardson serving as match referee
Why it matters: Sharma's 43 off 24 set the tempo after India won the toss, with Kishan and Iyer guiding the innings to 111/2 without further loss. With seven batters yet to come, India holds the platform advantage heading into the final overs, putting the onus on England's bowlers to break partnerships and contain the lower order.
