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India defeated England in a close contest by 5 runs in the 2nd T20 and level the series 1-1. Jasprit Bumrah and Ashish Nehra delivered for India when it required the most in the final overs of the England innings.

Bumrah just conceded 5 runs in his last 2 overs 18th and 20th over of the second inning. Nehra gave away 16 runs in 19th over but a superb last over from Bumrah sealed the match in favor of India.

England won the toss and elected to field first. India posted a total of 144 with KL Rahul's 71 and Manish Pandey's 30. Virat Kohli scored 21 while no other batsmen could get to a double digit score. Jordan was the pick of the bowlers for England as he picked up 3 wickets.

In reply, England looked good to chase the target but couldn't quite hold nerves in final overs and lost the match. Ben Stokes and Joe Root scored 38 runs each but none of them could guide their team to victory.

Jasprit Bumrah was named Man of the Match for his excellent bowling in pressure situation.

Match Summary:

India 144 for 8 (Rahul 71, Jordan 3-22)

beat

England 139 for 6 (Stokes 38, Root 38, Nehra 3-28)

by five runs