The Indian team started the three-match ODI series (IND vs ENG) with a bang. The first match was played between the two teams on Thursday, in which Rohit Sharma and company performed brilliantly and won by four wickets. In such a situation, now Team India will be looking to win the second match and gain an unassailable lead in the series. On the other hand, the team led by Jos Buttler will try to make a comeback in the series. Therefore, it is almost certain to see an exciting clash between the two teams in the second match. But before that let us know about some important information related to the match (IND vs ENG) ....

Virat Kohli will return

The performance of the Indian players was impressive in the first ODI played against England (IND vs ENG), due to which they managed to register a win. However, during this time captain Rohit Sharma failed to perform well with the bat. Returning to ODI cricket after a long time, he could score only two runs. His innings disappointed the Indian fans a lot. In such a situation, a strong innings will be expected from Rohit Sharma in the second match.

Apart from him, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul also could not play big innings. Both these batsmen scored 15 runs and 2 runs respectively. Let us tell you that Virat Kohli could not be a part of the first match due to being unfit. But now he is fully fit to play and will be available for the second match.

England team will want to make a comeback in the series

After suffering a humiliating defeat in the T20 series, the England team (IND vs ENG) could not get off to a good start in the ODI series. After the defeat in the first match, the team led by Jos Buttler will try to win the second T20. But it will not be easy for them to challenge the Indian team. The team's difficulties may increase due to the return of Virat Kohli. In the last match, both England's bowling and batsmen looked weak. Apart from Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell and Jos Buttler, no one's bat worked.

These players will be in focus

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, who could not be a part of the first match due to being unfit, is going to make a comeback in the second ODI (IND vs ENG). His recent performance has not been good at all. After the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, King Kohli's bat remained silent in the Ranji Trophy as well. Therefore, now Virat Kohli will be expected to perform well in the T20 match to be played in Cuttack.

Rohit Sharma

Indian captain Rohit Sharma's performance in the first ODI was disappointing. He was able to score two runs in seven balls. He lost his wicket to Liam Livingstone off Saqib Mahmood's ball. Therefore, now in the second match, all eyes will be on Indian fans and team management.

Mohammed Shami

In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami is the main fast bowler of Team India in the England ODI series. In the last match, he took one wicket for 38 runs in eight overs. During this, his economy rate was 4.75.

How will be the pitch and weather conditions?

The second ODI between India and England (IND vs ENG) will be played at Barabati Cricket Stadium in Cuttack. Talking about the pitch of this ground, it can prove to be beneficial for spinners. In the middle orders, they get a lot of help on the field. Apart from this, it is not easy for the batsmen to face fast bowlers with the new ball.

Therefore, it can be said that the second match can be low scoring. At the same time, if we look at the weather, there is a 10 percent chance of rain here on Sunday. The maximum temperature will be 31 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be 18 degrees Celsius. Humidity is expected to be up to 54 percent, while the wind will blow at a speed of eight kilometers per hour.

Probable playing XI of India-England for the second ODI

India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Varun Chakraborty, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana.

England: Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (wicketkeeper), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (captain), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood.