The second ODI between India (IND) and England (ENG) is set to take place on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. With India leading the series, England will be eager to level things up. Can the visitors bounce back, or will India continue their dominance? Let’s dive into the match preview, including pitch report, key players, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XIs, and betting predictions.
Match Info
- Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025
- Time: 1:30 PM IST
- Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, India
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar, Star Sports Network, Sports 18, DD Sports, Colors Cineplex
IND vs ENG Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
- Last 10 ODIs: India 6 – England 4
- Recent Form:
- India: 2 wins and 1 tie in the last 5 matches
- England: 1 win in the last 5 matches
- Last 3 ODIs: India won all
📊 Fan Poll:
- India: 61%
- England: 39%
Barabati Stadium, Cuttack Pitch Report & Venue Stats
The Barabati Stadium pitch generally supports batting, but as the game progresses, spinners become effective. Fast bowlers can extract some movement early on, but dew in the evening might help chasing teams.
🔹 Win Percentage:
- Bat first: 38%
- Bowl first: 50%
🔹 Venue Stats:
- Avg 1st Innings Total: 281
- Avg 2nd Innings Total: 253
- Highest Total: 381/6 (ENG vs IND)
- Lowest Total: 169 (WI vs IND)
- Highest Chase: 316/6 (IND vs WI)
- Lowest Defended: 189 (IND vs WI)
🔹 Bowling Stats:
- Pace: 73 wickets (61%)
- Spin: 47 wickets (39%)
✅ Toss Prediction: Teams might prefer to bowl first due to the dew factor.
India vs England 2nd ODI – Team Preview
India (IND) Team Preview & Probable Playing XI
India is in excellent form, having won the last 3 ODIs against England. Virat Kohli returns, boosting an already strong batting lineup.
Probable Playing XI:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer / Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Harshit Rana / Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Shami
🔹 Key Players for IND:
- Virat Kohli: Back in the squad and hungry for runs.
- Shubman Gill: Top-scored with 87 in the last match.
- Ravindra Jadeja: 3 wickets for just 26 runs in the last game.
- Hardik Pandya & Axar Patel: Reliable all-rounders for fantasy teams.
England (ENG) Team Preview & Probable Playing XI
England struggled in the first ODI but has the firepower to make a comeback. Their middle-order needs to fire if they want to challenge India.
Probable Playing XI:
- Ben Duckett
- Philip Salt (WK)
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Jos Buttler (C)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jacob Bethell
- Brydon Carse
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Saqib Mahmood / Mark Wood
🔹 Key Players for ENG:
- Jos Buttler: Scored 52 in the last match and will be crucial.
- Joe Root: Can anchor the innings and play spin well.
- Jofra Archer: His pace will be a challenge for Indian batters.
- Liam Livingstone: All-round skills make him a key fantasy pick.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for IND vs ENG 2nd ODI
Top Fantasy Picks:
✅ Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Joe Root, Jos Buttler
✅ All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Liam Livingstone
✅ Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mohammed Shami
IND vs ENG Dream11 Fantasy Team Suggestions
Small League Team
Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler
Batters: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Joe Root
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Liam Livingstone
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav
✅ Captain: Virat Kohli
✅ Vice-Captain: Hardik Pandya
Grand League Team
Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Harry Brook
All-rounders: Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Jacob Bethell
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mark Wood
✅ Captain: Shubman Gill
✅ Vice-Captain: Ravindra Jadeja
IND vs ENG Betting Tips & Match Prediction
📌 Who Will Win?
- India has won 3 consecutive ODIs against England and has strong momentum.
- England needs a massive effort to stop India’s dominance.
- The fan poll suggests 61% favor India.
💰 Betting Predictions:
- Top Run Scorer (IND): Virat Kohli / Shubman Gill
- Top Run Scorer (ENG): Joe Root / Jos Buttler
- Top Wicket-Taker: Ravindra Jadeja / Jofra Archer
- Match Winner: India is the favorite, but England has the firepower to cause an upset.
Final Verdict
India has the home advantage, a stronger bowling attack, and an in-form batting unit. England needs to fix its middle-order struggles and improve its bowling to make a comeback. Expect a high-scoring game with spinners playing a crucial role in the second innings.
📌 Prediction: India to win and take an unassailable lead in the series!
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