India Clinches Series with Victory in 2nd ODI Against England

In an exciting encounter at Cuttack, Team India secured a comfortable victory against England in the second ODI on February 9, 2025, winning by four wickets. This win gives India an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

England’s innings was spearheaded by Ben Duckett, who scored a half-century, helping his team reach a total of 304 runs. The English batting performance laid a challenging foundation with contributions mainly from their top order.

The Indian chase was marked by a standout performance from Rohit Sharma, who masterfully cleared the boundaries, playing a pivotal role in the victory. Supporting him was Shubman Gill, who impressively scored a half-century, including nine boundaries and a six. Despite his contribution, Gill was dismissed before he could convert his innings into a higher score.

Shreyas Iyer provided stability to the innings by rotating the strike efficiently but was dismissed after attempting an impractical run. Virat Kohli faced difficulties against Adil Rashid’s spin, with questionable footwork leading to his dismissal. KL Rahul managed a quick innings but could not capitalize, falling to a soft dismissal.

In the bowling department, Ravindra Jadeja emerged as the standout performer for India, showcasing accuracy and spin that troubled the English batsmen. Hardik Pandya, although conceding 53 runs in seven overs, managed to claim the crucial wicket of Jos Buttler. Varun Chakaravarthy, on his ODI debut, displayed potential with a tidy performance, suggesting room for minor adjustments in his bowling style. Mohammed Shami, on the other hand, seemed less effective, indicating a drop in form post-injury. Axar Patel went wicketless in his spell, although he created several opportunities. Kuldeep Yadav (Rana) ended as India’s most economical pacer, securing the wicket of Harry Brook.

India’s all-round performance, led by Rohit Sharma, orchestrated this compelling win, ensuring a series triumph against England. The teams are scheduled to face each other next in the final ODI of the series, where India will aim for a clean sweep, while England will look for a consolatory victory.