ENG vs IND 2nd ODI: India Predicted Playing XI
England will look to bounce back strongly in the series against India after losing the first ODI at Edgbaston by six wickets. The second ODI takes place at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday, July 16. Shubman Gill-led India will want to double their lead and bag the series with a game to spare. In this article, let’s take a look at how India could line up in the second ODI.
India’s Predicted Playing XI vs ENG, 2nd ODI
Top-order: Shubman Gill (C)/Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli
Shubman Gill’s fitness and Rohit Sharma’s form are two areas of concerns for India heading into the second ODI. The Indian skipper had to retire hurt in the first ODI after clutching at the back of his right leg. However, reports suggest that he should recover in time for the second ODI. Ishan Kishan could come into the line-up if India decides not to risk Shubman, who scored a crucial 80 in the first game. Meanwhile, Rohit is averaging just over 30 in ODIs this year. He would like to make an impact on Thursday. Virat Kohli, on the other hand, was dismissed for just five. His contest with Jofra Archer, who dismissed him in the last game, would be intriguing to watch.
Middle-order: Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube
Shreyas Iyer, meanwhile, played a handy knock of 35 before getting run-out in the last game. He is going to be a key player for India on Thursday. KL Rahul suffered a rare failure in ODIs in the last game and would want to come back emphatically in Cardiff.
Spin-bowling all-rounders Washington Sundar and Axar Patel were brilliant on Thursday. Both of them stitched an unbeaten 121-run stand to take their team to victory. Axar also contributed massively with the ball, bagging his first-ever ODI four-for. Shivam Dube didn’t get to bat but bowled decently and dismissed the dangerous Will Jacks.
Bowlers: Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna
Gurnoor Brar continued to impress the cricket fraternity with his brilliant bowling skills. He dismissed both the England openers in one over. Jasprit Bumrah bowled a tight spell, giving away just 31 runs in nine overs and picking up one wicket. Meanwhile, Prasidh Krishna finished with figures of 2/50 in his 10-over spell.
India’s Predicted Player XI:
Shubman Gill (C)/Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna.
