ENG vs IND Prediction: England vs India Best Fantasy Picks for 2nd T20I

ENG vs IND Prediction: After a morale-boosting win at Ageas Bowl in Southampton, India will be determined to seal the series and win 2-0. With players in top form for the visitors, Rohit Sharma and Co will be ready for the contest. England on the flip side need a complete performance to keep their hopes alive to stay in the series and will be ready for the challenge as well,

England vs India Match Preview:

England have never lost a T20I match at Edgbaston and will look for a similar record. England have the firepower to stop the likes of Pandya and Kohli, who returns back to the Indian side. India will have the former India captain back in the fold along with Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah.

Match: ENG vs IND – 2nd T20I

Date and Time: Saturday, July 9, 7:00 PM IST

Venue: Edgbaston in Birmingham

Live Streaming: Sony Six and Sony Liv App

ENG vs IND Today Match Prediction

Injury Update –

There are no fresh injury updates in both the camps ahead of the Second T20I, with Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah.

ENG Playing XI –

Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Dawid Malan, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills, Reece Topley, Matthew Parkinson

IND Playing XI –

Rohit Sharma (c), Deepak Hooda, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (wk), Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal

Pitch Report –

It has been four years since the last T20I at the Edgabston, with the pitch helping the batters. England scored an amazing 221 runs last time they played a T20I at the venue. With no overcast conditions expected the pitch won’t be expected to change its nature with just 40 overs on offer.

Form Guide –

England– LWWWW

India- WLWDW

Head to head in T20Is –

Teams	Wins	Draw	Defeats
England	9	0	11
India	11	0	9

Match Prediction –

England have never lost a T20I at the venue and have plenty of firepower in their ranks. England will be expected to make a comeback into the series and win the second T20I.

England vs India Best Fantasy Picks

Jos Buttler

Despite getting out for a duck England’s new skipper Jos Buttler has been in great form for England in the recent times. Scoring a quick fire hundred against the Netherlands in a ODI match has seen his stocks increase by a big time. Buttler’s numbers make a good reading and makes him a top fantasy pick.

Jos Buttler in T20Is-

Matches	Runs	HS	50	100
89	2140	101*	15	1

Jos Buttler in last 5 matches

Opponent	Bat
India	0
New Zealand	29
South Africa	26
Sri Lanka	101*
Australia	71*

Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali has been a sought of T20I specialist for England in recent times and was one of the retained players for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL. Scoring 36 runs in the first T20I and ability to contribute with the bat, make him a good choice to have in the team.

Moeen Ali in T20Is-

Matches	Runs	HS	50	100
50	673	72*	4	0

Moeen Ali in last 5 matches

Opponent	Bat
India	36
West Indies	14
West Indies	63
West Indies	0
West Indies	31

Dawid Malan

21 runs in the first T20I might not have been a good return, but Malan has been in sparkling form of late. His overall ability to smash the ball coupled with his ability to play the spin makes him a good option in the fantasy team.

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Dawid Malan in T20Is-

Matches	Runs	HS	50	100
37	1260	103*	11	1

Dawid Malan in last 5 matches

Opponent	Bat
India	21
New Zealand	41
South Africa	33
Sri Lanka	6
Australia	8

Deepak Hooda

A well played 33-run knock of just 17 balls came after a brilliant century against Ireland. Hooda also scored a fifty against Derbyshire, Deepak Hooda will be a player with top fantasy marks. Deepak Hooda offers the option of fielding and bowling which again contributes to him being in the fantasy team.

Deepak Hooda in T20Is-

Matches	Runs	HS	50	100
6	205	104	0	1

Deepak Hooda in last 5 matches

Opponent	Bat
England	33
Ireland	104
Ireland	47*
Sri Lanka	21
Sri Lanka	—

Hardik Pandya

‘Player of the Match’ and top of everyone’s fantasy pick, Hardik Pandya will be a welcome and natural addition to any fantasy team. With form on his side and ability to both bat and ball, there is no other player better fit for a place in the fantasy team.

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Hardik Pandya in T20Is-

Matches	Runs	HS	50	100
62	758	51	1	0

Hardik Pandya in last 5 matches

Opponent	Bat
England	51
Ireland	13*
Ireland	24
South Africa	—
South Africa	46

Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav had a disappointing IPL and was out for a duck against Ireland. However, he has returned with vengeance and scored 39 runs in the first T20I. He will only get better and will be a good pick for the fantasy team.

Suryakumar Yadav in T20Is-