Rohit Sharma back to form is a positive sign for India ahead of the Champions Trophy.
India vs England at Cuttack: Rohit Sharma played a brilliant match-winning knock, scoring a stunning century against England. He reached his hundred in just 76 balls, smashing 7 sixes. His innings ended at 119 runs off 90 balls, including 12 fours and 7 sixes.
India won by 6 Wickets
Despite high expectations from fans, Virat Kohli out early for just 5 runs, raising concerns for the Indian team. However, he is expected to make a strong comeback in the third ODI.
India vs England 2nd ODI Match Summary
India vs England at Cuttack. England toss won chose to bat first. First Ings Summary Read
England set target 305 : India’s regular openers, Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, walked out to the middle. India got off to a terrific start, with Rohit Sharma batting in full flow.
At 6.1 overs, play was stopped for a few minutes at Barabati Stadium due to bad light. The issue was caused by a technical problem, which the ground staff and electricians fixed within minutes.
After the brief stoppage, Rohit Sharma continued his fiery form, while Shubman Gill matched his intensity, making it a competitive partnership.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill brought up their fifties in style, showcasing their own unique batting approaches.
At 16.4 overs, England finally got a breakthrough as Shubman Gill was dismissed for 60 (52) by Jamie Overton. The opening partnership came to an end at 136 runs.
Virat Kohli walked to the crease amid loud cheers from the fans at Cuttack.Kohli was dismissed early for just 5 runs, leaving the crowd in silence.
England took quik two wickets, Shreyas Iyer and Rohit Sharma built a steady partnership, with Rohit continuing his explosive shot making.
Rohit Sharma silenced his critics with a stunning 32nd ODI century in the 2nd ODI against England, Smashing 7 sixes.
At 29.4 overs, Rohit Sharma’s brilliant innings came to an end at 119 off 90 balls, including 12 fours and 7 sixes. He was dismissed by Liam Livingstone.
Once again, Axar Patel was promoted to bat at No. 5. At 36.6 overs, Shreyas Iyer was dismissed cheaply, getting run out for 44 (47).
At 40.4 overs, KL Rahul’s form remains a concern for India as he was dismissed for just 10 (14).
Hardik Pandya was dismissed for 10 runs by Gus Atkinson.Left-handed all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel finished the game in style, guiding India to victory.
India won by 4 wickets, sealing the ODI series with a 2-0 lead. The third ODI is set to take place on Wednesday.
