India aims to seal the series with a 2-0 lead in the 2nd ODI against England at Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium.
During the last ODI match on the 6th of February, India showed an outstanding performance in Nagpur by showing a smooth victory over England through a strong combination of skills both in batting and bowling. This win would act as a boost of motivation for the player’s confidence ahead of the upcoming match today on 9th Feb starting in the afternoon. On the other hand, England is likely to face serious challenges in attempting to keep the performance up well, especially about handling spinners. Their shortcomings in this regard have posed an encouraging problem for them in their limited-over tours to India and have constantly proven to be barriers that they have not been able to cross successfully in this tour as well.
The 2nd ODI at Barabati Stadium is as important as any match for India as they have a good percentage of sealing the series and continuing their positive momentum for the upcoming Champion Trophy. However, a loss could raise major concerns among the people under the new coach Gautam Gambhir as the team seeks to find their identity. So, it’s necessary for India to excel, particularly against an England team that is currently in transition and lacking cohesion, while taking advantage of the situation.
India’s balanced bowling combination looks promising. Following Gambhir’s strategic plans, players like Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel offer solid spins in the middle overs, giving Kuldeep Yadav the freedom to attack accordingly. Hardik Pandya’s endurance and strong bowling allow India to bat deeply.
The one most important act during the match is Shreyas Iyer’s performance at number four. If seasoned player Virat Kohli returns, despite his debut Yashasvi Jaiswal might sit out throughout the match. We need to have faith in captain Rohit Sharma, who has a strong record in ODI cricket, even though he hasn’t been going great of late.
Team England needs to address their issues against spin. Phil Salt showed promise before his run-out, and more is expected from Harry Brook, Jos Buttler,
and Jacob Bethell. Saqib Mahmood and Jofra Archer need to find solutions to stem the run flow, and England’s leadership must be more creative and proactive.
India will start favourite to win, and go 2-0 up in the series at Cuttack, with the eye on fine-tuning and getting players in form ahead of the Champions Trophy.
India vs England 2nd ODI Pitch Report: At Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium, teams batting second have a higher chance of winning. Out of 19 ODIs played, teams batting first have won 7 matches, while teams batting second have won 12.
Seasoned Player Virat Kohli was seen attending a practice session at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on 8th February 2025, on the eve of the 2nd ODI. Due to the sore right knee, he was unable to play the first ODI match against Nagpur.
India is aiming to seal the series with a 2-0 lead in the 2nd ODI against England at Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium. So,
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Match Details:
- Date: 9 February (Sunday)
- Time: 1:30 PM IST
- Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
- TV Channel: Star Sports
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar app and website
India vs England ODI Series Squads:
India Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy.: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy.
England Squad: Jos Buttler (C), Harry Brook, Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Philip Salt, Jamie Smith, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
