Tilak Varma struck a brilliant 72 not out as India chased down 166 to beat England in Chennai; Brydon Carses 31 with the bat and three wickets put England in control before India fought back for a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20 series;

Tilak Varma's brilliant 72 not out guided India to a thrilling two-wicket victory over England on Saturday, handing the hosts a 2-0 lead in the five-match Twenty20 International series.

Indian cricketers Tilak Varma and Varun Chakravarthy have climbed the ranks in the latest ICC men's T20I rankings. Varma, now second among batters, is closing in on top-spot Travis Head. Spinner Chakravarthy's impressive performance propelled him into the top five bowlers.

Tilak Varma's impressive 72-run innings off 55 balls secured India's victory over England in the second T20I match. Receiving guidance from coach Gautam Gambhir, Tilak played with remarkable composure,

Tilak Varma played one of the best innings of his life as the left-hander remained unbeaten on 72 off 55 balls to take India home with four balls to spare and two wickets in hand. India take 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

Tilak Varma did SKY things - like owning the spaces behind square - and added his own touch. The odds were stacked against Tilak: Archer and company clocked speeds north of 150kph, Adil Rashid was getting the ball to rip,

Tilak Varma's 72-run knock on Saturday helped India register a thrilling two-wicket victory over England in the second T20I in Chennai.

Tilak Varma's unbeaten 72 guided India to a tense two-wicket win over England in the second T20I, giving the hosts a 2-0 lead in the five-match series

Tilak Varma has scored two unbeaten centuries and a half-century in his last five T20Is. The Indian left-hander is currently ranked second in the ICC T20I Rankings.

Tilak Varma's meteoric rise in T20I cricket continues as the young Indian batter climbs to a career-best No. 2 in the ICC rankings, surpassing Phil Salt. With consistent performances, he now eyes the top spot held by Australia's Travis Head.