England endured a nightmare start to their chase in the second T20I against India at Old Trafford, Manchester, losing both openers inside the opening over. However, captain Harry Brook responded in sensational fashion, launching a fearless counterattack that briefly shifted the momentum back in England’s favour.

Chasing a challenging target of 191, England suffered an early collapse when Arshdeep Singh struck twice in his opening over. Phil Salt was dismissed for a golden duck on the very first ball of the innings, while Jos Buttler also departed without scoring just four deliveries later. The double blow left England reeling and handed India complete control during the powerplay.

With the required run rate climbing rapidly, Harry Brook decided to take the attack to the Indian bowlers. His aggressive approach paid immediate dividends in the third over, as he unleashed a stunning assault on Arshdeep Singh.

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After Jacob Bethell collected a single off the first delivery, Brook took charge. The England skipper smashed two consecutive boundaries before clearing the ropes three times in a row, turning the over into a game-changing spectacle. Arshdeep leaked 27 runs in six deliveries, with Brook collecting 26 of those runs through two fours and three massive sixes.

The explosive over instantly revived England’s chase and injected fresh belief into the home side after their disastrous start. Brook’s fearless strokeplay showcased why he is regarded as one of England’s most dangerous white-ball batters, particularly under pressure.

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Harry Brook just hammered Arshdeep Singh for 4,4,6,6,6 😂 https://t.co/mW3xNlqGMe pic.twitter.com/AxVqmOBUDY

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However, India’s comeback was equally impressive. Just when Brook appeared set for a match-defining innings, Axar Patel outfoxed the England captain with a clever change of pace. Brook’s entertaining knock ended at 39 off only 15 balls, bringing an end to one of the most explosive cameos of the series.

The wicket carried added significance for Axar, as it marked his 100th T20I wicket for India. The left-arm spinner also became the first Indian spinner to reach the milestone in men’s T20 internationals, further underlining his value in India’s white-ball setup.

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Earlier in the evening, India posted a competitive 190 for 7 after captain Shreyas Iyer elected to bat first. Ishan Kishan narrowly missed a half-century with a composed 49 off 40 deliveries, while Abhishek Sharma provided another aggressive start with 43 from just 24 balls. Tilak Varma’s unbeaten late cameo ensured India finished strongly despite the absence of an individual fifty.

For England, Sam Curran was the standout performer with the ball, claiming three wickets and preventing India from pushing beyond the 200-run mark.