India vs England 2nd ODI LIVE Updates: Floodlight Issues Halt Action in Cuttack!

In the 2nd ODI between India and England, Ravindra Jadeja shone brightly for the Indian team, taking three wickets. England set a challenging target of 304 runs in just under 50 overs at the Cuttack stadium. The English openers, Phil Salt and Ben Duckett, started strong with an 81-run partnership. Although Salt fell early, Duckett continued, scoring a quick fifty before getting out. Joe Root also played well, contributing another fifty to the team’s total, while other batsmen like Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, and Liam Livingstone added vital runs, helping England surpass the 300 mark.

For India, Jadeja was the standout bowler with figures of 3 for 35, and Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammed Shami each chipped in with a wicket. As India gears up to chase, they will need to cover 305 runs to secure a win.

Playing XIs

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy

England: Philip Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood

Match Highlights

Early in the match, Rohit Sharma faced a rocky start. His score of 29 has been his highest in the last eleven international innings, which shows the pressure he’s under. A brief stop in play occurred due to a floodlight issue, with India at 47 runs without losing a wicket after six overs.

Rohit Sharma made headlines by hitting a six to move past Chris Gayle for the most sixes in ODIs. He now has 332 sixes, showcasing his power-hitting skills and adding excitement to India’s innings.

At the other end, Shubman Gill opened strongly, providing a much-needed aggressive start alongside Rohit. The chase began with confidence, as the duo got India to 13 runs without loss in the second over.

England’s innings saw them finish at 304 all out, with Liam Livingstone’s late 41 adding to their total. Jadeja’s wickets were crucial in keeping the English batters in check.

Key Moments in the Match

• Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Joe Root, marking another win in their personal battle.
• Jos Buttler’s wicket was another breakthrough for India, which came at a crucial point in the game.
• Ben Duckett and Joe Root built a strong partnership that set up England’s innings effectively.
• Shubman Gill’s catch of Harry Brook demonstrated the high skill level of the Indian fielders.

This match brings intense rivalry and excitement as both teams look to prove themselves ahead of the Champions Trophy. Cuttack’s pitch has historically favored batsmen, making the chase a thrilling aspect to watch. With the series currently favoring India 1-0, they have a chance to seal the deal with a strong performance.