IND vs ENG 2nd ODI Playing 11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report, Live Streaming

India will face England for the 2nd ODI on February 9 [Source: AP Photos]

After a confident win in the first ODI, India will be ready to take England for a ride in the 2nd ODI. The second match of the tri-match series is scheduled for February 9 and will be held at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The match will be a decider as of now, since India leads the series. Hence,  England must give it their all in the high-octane clash, to clinch the series back from India's fist.

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI Team Previews And Comparison

India

India will head into the second ODI with momentum after securing a comfortable four-wicket win in Nagpur. Despite early setbacks in the chase, Shubman Gill's composed 87, Shreyas Iyer's counter-attacking fifty, and Axar Patel’s crucial knock helped them cross the line with ease. The bowlers, led by debutant Harshit Rana and Ravindra Jadeja, did well to restrict England under 250.

Heading into the second match, India will expect a stronger start from their openers, with Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal looking to make an impact. Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul, remain key for the depth, while Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya and Jadeja will be joining forces for the all-round attack. With the series on the line, India will aim for another dominant performance to seal the series.

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England

England will be desperate to bounce back in the second ODI after a disappointing four-wicket loss in Nagpur. Despite a strong start with the bat, a middle-order collapse saw them struggle to post a competitive total. Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell were the standout performers with half-centuries, but the rest of the lineup failed to capitalize. Their bowlers, led by Saqib Mahmood and Adil Rashid, picked up crucial wickets but couldn't prevent India from chasing the target comfortably.

Heading into the second match, England will need better contributions from their top order, especially Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, and Joe Root. The bowling attack must also step up to challenge India's batting depth. With only one chance to salvage the series, England must deliver a much-improved all-round performance to stay alive in the series.

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI Match Details And Live Streaming

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI Pitch Report: How Will Surface At Barabati Stadium in Cuttack Behave?

The Barabati Stadium pitch offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. While pacers can extract swing and bounce with the new ball, spinners become increasingly influential as the pitch dries out, offering turn and grip. The dominance of spinners and bowlers, in general, is more evidenced in the fact that the average first-innings score on this pitch for ODIs is 229 runs.

Nevertheless, historically, teams chasing at this venue have enjoyed more success in ODIs. Given this trend, the toss-winning captain may opt to bowl first, aiming to restrict the opposition to a manageable total and capitalize on the chasing advantage.

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI Playing XI Prediction

India's Probable XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakarvarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami

England's Probable XI: Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI Fantasy Tips And Key Players

• The Barabati Stadium in Cuttack will set a balanced contest between the bat and the ball with an inclination towards the spinners. Hence, a spin and all-rounder-heavy fantasy pick can help rack better points for the 2nd ODI.
• Risky Pick: KL Rahul has been rusty in the previous ODI encounter against England and can be seen out of rhythm as he is not coming to bat at his natural batting order. Scoring only 2 runs in the previous match, Rahul will be a risky bet for fantasy teams.
• Safe Pick: Ravindra Jadeja has been a standout performer for India as an all-rounder in most cases. In the previous ODI against England also, he scalped 3 wickets to trouble the English batters. Hence, on Barabati's turning track, he is expected to deliver his magic again.
• England’s Wildcard: Ben Duckett, though inconsistent, has been explosive in the T20I series against India. His unorthodox attacking style against spinners can come in handy for fantasy players as he whips up bowlers left, right and centre once he gets into the rhythm.
• India's Expected Key Players: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravindra Jadeja
• England's Expected Key Players: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI Winner Prediction

India boasts a solid spin attack along with strong all-rounder options which can be key in exploiting the Barabati pitch. If England fails to reply to India's bowling barrage, the Men in Blue can clinch the series in the 2nd ODI.

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