ENG vs IND: When and where to watch 2nd ODI, know all details
Cardiff, July 15
India will look to seal the ODI series when they take on England in the second match at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday after taking a 1-0 lead with an impressive six-wicket victory in Birmingham.
The opening game showcased India's depth, with different players stepping up at crucial moments. Axar Patel produced a match-winning all-round display, claiming four wickets before guiding the chase with an unbeaten 57. Washington Sundar followed with his maiden ODI fifty, while captain Shubman Gill's fluent 80 provided the platform before he retired hurt with cramps.
Gill's fitness will remain under the spotlight heading into the second ODI, although the skipper has already dismissed fears of a serious injury by confirming that dehydration caused the problem. His availability would be a major boost for India, particularly after his composed leadership and batting display in the series opener.
India may still weigh up changes depending on conditions. Sophia Gardens has often assisted seam bowling, making Arshdeep Singh a possible option if the team opts for additional pace. However, the management is unlikely to make sweeping changes after such a convincing performance, especially with Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah all making significant contributions in Birmingham.
Another area of interest will be Rohit Sharma's form. The experienced opener has yet to produce a major score in the series and will be eager to make a stronger impact alongside Gill at the top of the order.
England, meanwhile, have little room for error. Harry Brook's side must win in Cardiff to keep the series alive after another disappointing batting effort saw them surrender control despite fighting back through Joe Root and Liam Dawson. The hosts have received timely reinforcement with the return of fast bowler Brydon Carse, whose inclusion adds experience to the bowling attack.
A victory for India would secure the series with one match to spare, while England need a response on home soil to force the contest into a deciding third ODI at Lord's. With contrasting objectives and the series hanging in the balance, Cardiff is set to host a pivotal encounter.
When: Thursday, July 16, 5:30 PM IST
Where: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Where to watch: The England-India ODI series will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network and streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website
Squads:
England: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), James Coles, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Josh Tongue
India: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav
— IANS
Reader Comments
Rohit Sharma's form is a bit worrying, but I think he'll come good soon. The guy has too much class to stay quiet for long. Just needs one good knock and he'll be back.
I wish the management would give Arshdeep a go if the pitch is seam-friendly. We've seen how effective he can be with the new ball in these conditions. But let's not overthink - the winning combination should stay. 😎
Good to see Gill leading from the front. He handled the cramps like a true professional. But India should not be too casual - we saw how England's lower order can fight back. Need to be clinical with the series on the line.
As a neutral fan, this is a really exciting series. India's bench strength is incredible - players like Sundar and Axar would walk into most teams. England need to find a way to counter that spin threat. Should be a cracker tonight! 🏏
One criticism: I think we need to be more flexible with the batting order. Rohit needs to be given the freedom to play his natural game, not get stuck at the crease. But overall, this team looks balanced and ready to dominate. Jai Ho! 🇮🇳
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