Tilak Varma showed maturity beyond his age to steer India to a crucial win in the second T20I of the series against England.

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.

CHENNAI, India (AP) — Tilak Varma played a lone hand as he shepherded India across the finish line against England with an unbeaten 72 off 55 balls in the second Twenty20 on Saturday. Varma's third T20 half-century rescued India from 78-5 in the 10th over and chased down the target of 166 with four balls remaining.

Tilak Varma's fifty of rare brilliance helped India survive a top-order meltdown against England pacers and register a two-wicket win in the second T20I and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series he

Brydon Carse efforts in vain as Tilak Varma leads India to tense win over England in second T20 - Carse impressed with bat and ball but India chased down 165 with four balls to spare

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. Despite early wickets, Varma's resilience against England's bowling attack played a crucial role in India's success.

India rode on Tilak Varma's splendid knock to eke out a thrilling two wicket win over England in the second T20I