New Delhi: The second match of the 3-match ODI series between India and England will be played today. Both teams will face each other at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The Indian team has played 7 matches here since 2007 and has not lost even one. The team’s last defeat here was against New Zealand in 2003. India is currently leading the series 1-0.
This series is very important for India keeping in mind the Champions Trophy starting on February 19. The playing combination will have to be decided from this series. In the first match, captain Rohit Sharma gave Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana a chance to debut. At the same time, Virat Kohli could not play due to swelling in the knee. However, after the match, Shubman Gill said that his injury is not very serious.
Gill said- ‘His (Kohli’s) injury is not serious. He practiced well on Wednesday, but on Thursday morning there was some swelling in his knee. He will definitely return in the second ODI.
Match details,
2nd ODI Date: February 9
Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
Toss: 1:00 PM
Match start: 1:30 PM
India is ahead in terms of winning matches
108 ODI matches were played between India and England. India had the upper hand in these. The team defeated England in 59 matches, while the England team could win only 44 matches.
Role of toss and pitch report
Cuttack’s pitch is considered to be helpful for spinners. Spin bowlers are expected to get help in this match as well. 19 matches have been played at Barabati Stadium so far. The team batting first has won 7 matches, while the team batting later has won 12 matches. In such a situation, the team winning the toss can choose to bowl first.
The average score of the first innings here is 226 runs. The last match played in the stadium was between India and West Indies in 2019. Which India won by 4 wickets.
Weather update:
There is no chance of rain in Cuttack on Sunday. The second ODI will also be played as a day-night match. The temperature here on this day will be less than 33 degrees and around 19 degrees Celsius at night.