IND vs ENG 2nd ODI Pitch, Timing and Weather Report: The second match of the three-match ODI series between India and England will be played on Thursday, July 16 i.e. today at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff from 5:30 pm Indian time, which is different from the other two series. After registering a spectacular win by 6 wickets in the first ODI, the Indian team captained by Shubman Gill will take the field with the intention of taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. At the same time, the England team will try to make a comeback and level the series.
In India, this match will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network, and live streaming will be available on JioHotstar app and website.
Shubman Gill retired hurt
In the first ODI, Indian captain Shubhman Gill played a brilliant inning of 80 runs, however, while batting, he suffered cramps in his right leg due to lack of water and extreme heat and he retired hurt and walked out of the field. After the match, Gill clarified that it was just cramps and he is completely fit for the second ODI.
Akshar’s brilliant all-round performance
Akshar Patel played an important role in India’s victory with his all-round performance. He took 4 wickets in bowling and then scored 57 not out runs to lead the team to victory and was named ‘Man of the Match’. were also elected.
England got big relief
England has got a big relief before the second ODI. Fast bowler Brayden Carse has returned to the team after recovering from injury. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that Carse has been included in the squad for the remaining two matches of the series.
How will be the weather and pitch condition?
The pitch of Sophia Gardens in Cardiff is initially considered helpful for the batsmen, but as the match progresses, the spin bowlers also start getting help. In day-night matches, the effect of changing weather can also be seen in the evening.
According to the Meteorological Department, there is no possibility of rain during the match. The temperature is expected to range between 24 to 28 degrees Celsius, making the full 50-over contest likely to be played.
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Probable playing eleven of both teams
Indian team: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dubey, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh.
England team: Jacob Bethel, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacques, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse.
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