India's T20 team aims to replicate their strong opening performance against England in the second match in Chennai. While Mohammed Shami's participation depends on his fitness evaluation, India is bolstered by the form of their pacers and spinners.

India won the toss and chose to bowl first in the series-opening T20 against England's cricketers in Kolkata on Wednesday. Mohammed Shami missed out for India despite the fast bowler being available after more than a year on the sidelines.

With India looking to double their lead in the series, the second T20I promises to be an exciting contest, especially with the spin-friendly pitch in Chennai likely to bring another challenge for both