Most Wickets In India vs England T20I Series : India, under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, claimed a nail-biting two-wicket victory against England in the second T20I at Chepauk on January 25, 2025.
With this win, the Men in Blue have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series, positioning themselves just one win away from sealing the series before the upcoming three-match ODI leg.

Opting to field first, India's bowlers delivered a disciplined performance to restrict England to 165/9. Axar Patel was the standout performer, dismissing crucial batters Jos Buttler (45) and Liam Livingstone (13) at critical moments. Varun Chakravarthy chipped in with figures of 2/38, while Washington Sundar (1/9) and Abhishek Sharma (1/12) kept the scoring in check with economical spells. England's innings was lifted by a late blitz from Brydon Carse, whose quick-fire 31 off 17 balls ensured they posted a competitive total.
India's chase got off to a shaky start as the top order faltered against England's disciplined bowling. However, Tilak Varma emerged as the hero of the night, anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 72 off 55 deliveries. His composure under pressure proved invaluable, as he formed a crucial partnership with Washington Sundar, who contributed a vital 26 off 19 balls. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, India managed to cross the finish line in 19.2 overs.
Brydon Carse, who impressed with the bat, also shone with the ball for England, taking 3/29 in his four overs. Yet, his all-round efforts couldn't prevent India from claiming a thrilling victory.
With a 2-0 lead, the Men in Blue have momentum firmly on their side and will look to clinch the series in the next match, leaving England with no room for error.
Here's a look at the bowlers with the most number of wickets so far in the series.
| Player | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Varun Chakravarthy | 2 | 5 |
| Axar Patel | 2 | 4 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 2 | 3 |
| Brydon Carse | 1 | 3 |
| Hardik Pandya | 2 | 3 |
| Jofra Archer | 2 | 3 |
| Adil Rashid | 2 | 2 |
| Liam Livingstone | 2 | 1 |
| Washington Sundar | 1 | 1 |
| Jamie Overton | 2 | 1 |
*Updated On January 26
| Player Name | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Varun Chakravarthy | 5 |
| Axar Patel | 4 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 3 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3 |
| Washington Sundar | 1 |
| Player Name | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Brydon Carse | 3 |
| Jofra Archer | 3 |
| Adil Rashid | 2 |
| Liam Livingstone | 1 |
| Jamie Overton | 1 |