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India have a chance to wrap up the series when they take on hosts England in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. The Men in Blue secured a routine six-wicket victory in the first ODI of the three-match series.
India put out a full-strength side, with the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah returning. They come up against a strong England side comprising Harry Brook, Joe Root and Jofra Archer.
The first ODI in Birmingham saw star players from both camps face off, with India coming out on top. The Three Lions, meanwhile, desperately need a win to make sure that they get enough ranking points to secure automatic qualification for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
Virat Kohli vs Jofra Archer
All the talk ahead of the first ODI was about the battle between Virat Kohli and his ODI nemesis, Adil Rashid. The right-handed batter, however, was dismissed by Jofra Archer. The former India captain faced the English speedster for only the second time in 50-over cricket and was dismissed for the first time. Kohli has otherwise scored 16 runs from 20 balls bowled by Archer in his illustrious ODI career.
Harry Brook vs Jasprit Bumrah
The ODI at Edgbaston was the first time Harry Brook faced Jasprit Bumrah in the 50-over format. The England captain faced just one delivery from the right-arm pace bowler and was dismissed, edging it to first slip. The battle between Bumrah and Brook is undoubtedly a clash between India’s best bowler against England’s best batter in the form of his life. The skipper had an excellent time in the preceding T20I series, ending as the top-scorer. Bumrah, on the other hand, returned to the ODI setup for the first time since playing in the 2023 World Cup final.
Ben Duckett vs Prasidh Krishna
The Ben Duckett vs Prasidh Krishna battle also happened for the first time during the ODI in Birmingham. In a relatively short sample size, the left-handed opener had the better of the fast bowler, scoring 10 runs from just seven balls at a strike-rate of 142.85. Duckett is renowned for taking down the new-ball bowlers in any form of the game, which could also present Krishna with an opportunity to get his wicket.
FAQs
When and where will the England vs India match be played?
The second ODI of the series will be played at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff from 5:30 PM (IST).
What can be an ideal score?
A competitive total is likely to be in the range of 280-300, depending on pitch conditions.
Which matchup could be the game-changer?
The contest between Virat Kohli and Jofra Archer could very well decide the outcome of the match, with both players having a balanced record against each other.
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