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India
England
The action shifts to Cuttackโs Barabati Stadium for the second India vs England ODI on Sunday, with India looking to seal the series after a thrilling win in the first ODI. Having triumphed by four wickets in Nagpur, the hosts are now aiming to make it two in a row and claim the series with a win at Barabati.
India has a mixed record at this venue, having won two of the five ODIs played against England here. With the momentum from a 4-1 T20 series win and the first ODI victory, India will be confident of continuing their strong run.
Barabati has a history of favouring the chasing side, making it crucial for both teams to assess the pitch conditions well. The ground offers support for both pacers and spinners, although fast bowlers could have a slight edge.
Shubman Gill looked in fine touch in the first ODI, and given his consistency in home conditions, another big knock is likely.
The betting tip is...
Shubman Gill to Score 50+ Runs
68 %
32 %
IndiaEnglandIndia will be looking to field a stronger side for the second ODI against England, with a few key changes expected. In the first ODI, Shubman Gill narrowly missed out on a century, falling short by just 13 runs. His crucial partnerships with Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel played a significant role in Indiaโs four-wicket victory.
Virat Kohli, who missed the first ODI due to a knee injury, is likely to make his return to the playing XI. Fans are eagerly awaiting his comeback, hoping to see the superstar back in action at the Barabati Stadium.
Meanwhile, captain Rohit Sharma has been struggling for form, and his performance remains a key focus. Fans will be hoping for a return to form from the veteran batsman, especially with the Champions Trophy approaching.
In addition, India may give mystery spinner Varun Chakravorty a chance to prove his skills in ODIs as they look to fine-tune their squad ahead of the mega event. All eyes will be on the teamโs key players as they look to extend their winning streak.
Kohli will be replacing Jaiswal in the playing XI. Varun might also get a chance in place of Kuldeep Yadav
Predicted Lineup: Rohit Sharma ยฉ, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravorty, Mohammed Shami
England will be looking to bounce back strongly in the second ODI. While Phil Salt gave them a solid start, wickets fell frequently in the middle overs, with Joe Root and Jos Buttler providing brief resistance. Root played a promising knock before being dismissed, while Buttler's 50 was crucial before he fell.
Englandโs lower order, including Jacob Bethell and Jofra Archer, made a late surge but could not prevent the collapse, leaving them with a modest total to defend. Despite some initial breakthroughs, England's bowlers couldnโt capitalize, and the pressure of defending a low score mounted.
Looking ahead to the second ODI, England will need more consistency from their top order, especially from Root, Buttler, and Salt, to post a challenging total. With the ball, Jofra Archer and Saqib Mahmood will be crucial in containing India's powerful batting line-up.
England will be going with the strongest XI in the second ODI.
Predicted Lineup: Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood.
India enters the second ODI as clear favourites. England's batting struggles in the first game exposed their vulnerability against spin, which could be a major factor at Barabati.
With Kohli likely returning and India's bowling attack in good rhythm, the hosts have a strong edge. England will need a standout performance from their top order.
However, with Indiaโs depth in both batting and bowling, they are well-placed to secure another victory and seal the series.
