IND vs ENG : After suffering defeats in six consecutive matches, the Indian team finally (IND vs ENG) won the previous game. However, this match was not T20 but ODI, and Indian fans had been waiting for a win for a long time. By thrashing England in the first ODI, India have taken a 1-0 lead in the series. Under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, the Indian players started the series in a dazzling manner. But fans’ eyes are fixed on their favorite players, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. After both failed in the first match, expectations are high for a big innings from them.

This is what the pitch and weather will be like

The second match of the series between the two countries will be played at Sophia Gardens Stadium. This match is to be held today, i.e. Thursday, July 16. According to Indian time (IND vs ENG) , the match will begin at 5:30 PM. The toss will take place half an hour earlier, at 5:00 PM. A high-scoring match is expected on the Cardiff pitch. This pitch has always been favorable for batters, but as the game progresses, spinners get turn here. England’s Adil Rashid has been the most successful bowler here with 14 wickets. The relief is that the weather will be completely clear. In such a situation, cricket fans will be able to enjoy the full 50-over match.

Will captain Gill play

Before the match, fans have been continuously asking questions about captain Shubman Gill’s injury. In fact, during the first match, Shubman Gill suffered cramps. He tried to play with the cramps for some time, but when the pain became unbearable, he left the field. He played an 80-run innings in 75 balls, with the help of 11 fours and 1 six, putting the team in a strong position.

IND vs ENG Axar and Sundar shine

However, the real turning point of the match (IND vs ENG) was the unbeaten 102-run partnership between Axar Patel and Washington Sundar. Thanks to this partnership, the team succeeded in easily turning the match in its favor. Axar Patel, who had been out of form for some time, managed to make an impact with both bat and ball. Looking at Axar’s performance, the team management’s big concern would have eased to some extent. The team will expect a similar performance from Axar Patel in the second ODI as well.

The bowlers showed their mettle

(IND vs ENG) In the first match, India’s two young fast bowlers, Gurnoor Brar and Prasidh Krishna, troubled the English batsmen with their pace. In fact, the ODI World Cup to be held in 2027 is going to take place in South Africa, where the bouncy pitches can make tall bowlers like Gurnoor and Prasidh extremely dangerous. That is why the team management has shown faith in these two players.

Probable Playing XIs of both teams

India : Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna.

England : Jacob Bethell, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Josh Tongue and Adil Rashid.