India's predicted playing XI for the 2nd T20I against England 

The Indian team completely dominated the home team in the first T20 International game at Manchester. It was Kuldeep Yadav's fifer and KL Rahul's century that destroyed the Englishmen in the previous game. The only moment to cherish for the Englishmen in the previous game was Jos Buttler's brilliant strokeplay.

While India would be looking to seal the series when they play the second T20I, England would look to keep the series alive. The fact that most Indian players performed well means that the management may have a headache while selecting the playing XI. Here we take a look at India's predicted playing XI for the second T20I game against England.

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Openers

Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma

Will Dhawan come good against Wiley & Co.?

Shikhar Dhawan has been in tremendous form. The Indian team will be looking for a flying start from the Delhi-based cricketer. He had a brilliant season in IPL and helped his team to reach the final. However, after smashing 74 runs against Ireland, he managed to score just 4 runs in the first T20I. He will look to get back his form during the game at Cardiff.

Rohit Sharma, who had ordinary IPL season with Mumbai Indians, smashed 97 in the first T20I against Ireland. In the 1st T20I against England, he played a run-a-ball knock of 32 off 30 deliveries. Rohit should give a flying start to help his team to post a huge total. He will be crucial to India's chances.

Middle Order

KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, and Suresh Raina

KL Rahul: Midas touch.

The Kings XI Punjab opener, KL Rahul had a fruitful season in the Indian Premier League. He continued the same form to his maiden United Kingdom tour. He plundered 70 against Ireland and an unbeaten century against England. He will be looking to continue from where he left off.

Change of roles for the Skipper?

The Indian skipper, Virat Kohli will be a key member for Team India to seal the T20I and ODI series against England. Kohli, who had a poor outing against Ireland scoring 9 runs in two innings, played a sensible knock of 20 off 22 in the first T20I against England. He will be looking to get back his form in the second T20I.

Suresh Raina needs to go hard and big

Suresh Raina's world cup dream was given a lifeline when he was named as replacement of Ambati Rayudu. Raina, who smashed a fifty in the second T20I against Ireland, did not get a chance to bat against England. His good performances in the T20I's against England may earn him a place in the ODI squad as well.

Wicket-keeper and All-rounder

MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya

MSD has rejuvenated his style of batting

The former Indian skipper, Mahendra Singh Dhoni did not get much opportunity against Ireland but will have a bigger role to play against England. Dhoni, who did a couple of stumpings in the first T20I, will be crucial in guiding the spinner from behind the stumps.

Hardik Pandya has improved by leaps and bounds in international cricket. He has become an integral part of the national team. He has scored some quick runs in the death overs. However, he should improvise on his bowling to contain runs.

Spinners

Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal

Will Kuldeep make amends to his plans?

Kuldeep Yadav has foxed a lot of batsmen with his variations. Kuldeep, who took 7 wickets in 2 games against Ireland, bagged 5 wickets in the first T20I against England. He dismissed the likes of Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Alex Hales and Eoin Morgan during the first T20I. He will be crucial in the middle overs.

Chahal needs to unleash magic

Yuzvendra Chahal is the other part of India's spin duo. He has been a crucial wicket-taker for the Indian team in the recent times. Chahal, who won the man of the series award in Ireland, failed to pick a wicket in the first T20I against England. He will be vital.

Fast bowlers

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Umesh Yadav

Bhuvi will be looking for early breakthroughs

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been a consistent performer for the Indian team. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who conceded too many runs in the first T20I, will be looking to get back his form in the second T20I game.

Pace and bounce - that's Umesh for you

In the absence of Bumrah, Umesh Yadav got an opportunity to play in the playing XI. He has been in prolific form in the Indian Premier League. In the first T20I against England, he has picked up important 2 wickets in 4 overs. He will be looking to continue the same form to cement his place in the national team.