India vs England Cricket Score, 2nd ODI Highlights: India clinch series with thrilling chase against England

Shubman Gill‘s promising innings came to a sudden end as a stunning yorker from Tom Overton rattled his stumps. The ball moved late, hitting the off stump and sending Gill back to the pavilion. The right-handed opener had been in fine form, contributing 60 runs off 52 balls, including 9 fours and 1 six, before falling victim to Overton’s incredible delivery. His dismissal leaves India at 114/1 in their chase.

Rohit Sharma’s pull shot continues to be a weapon as he expertly handled a short-pitched delivery from Gus Atkinson. The ball rose past his chest, but Sharma was already in control, swiveling on the back foot and rolling his wrists over the ball. The shot sent the ball racing to the deep fine boundary for four, adding to his impressive tally of boundaries. Sharma’s impeccable timing and skill under pressure have put India in a commanding position in their chase.

In the second ODI against England, India’s openers, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, continued their dominance with a blistering partnership of 114 runs at the end of over 15. Sharma, with 62 off 45 balls, and Gill, who reached his half-century with 50 off 45 balls, are in full control as India chases down 305 for a 2-0 series lead.

The Indian duo has been relentless, hitting boundaries at will, with Sharma’s power hitting including 6 sixes and 6 fours. While Mark Wood and Adil Rashid have tried their best to break the partnership, the Indian openers have shown no signs of slowing down. The required rate stands at 5.45, and India needs 191 more runs from the remaining 35 overs.

At the end of 14 overs, India stands strong at 105/0, maintaining a solid run rate of 7.50. Rohit Sharma is leading the charge with 62 off 44 balls, including six fours and four sixes, while Shubman Gill supports him well with 41 off 40 balls. England’s Mark Wood (4-0-25-0) and Adil Rashid (3-0-24-0) have struggled to break the partnership as India needs 200 more runs from 36 overs to seal the series.

Gill plays a stylish short-arm pull to the right of short midwicket, with ease. Despite England’s attempt to unsettle him, the Indian opener remains unfazed, finding the boundary once again.

India continues its strong start in the run chase, reaching 91/0 at the end of 12 overs. Rohit Sharma is batting on 54 off 37 balls, striking four fours and four sixes, while Shubman Gill has accelerated to 35 off 35 deliveries with four boundaries and a six. The duo has kept the required run rate under control at 5.63, with India needing 214 more runs from 38 overs. Mark Wood has conceded 16 runs in his three overs, while Adil Rashid has given away 19 in two. The openers look well set, maintaining India’s dominant position in the chase.

Shubman Gill showcased his impeccable timing with a stylish four off Mark Wood, executing a short-arm pull to perfection. Wood, steaming in at 145 kph, dug one in short, but Gill picked up the length early, barely needing any movement to execute the shot. The ball raced to the boundary, further consolidating India’s strong start in their chase against England.

With both openers in fine form, India continues to dominate the run chase, keeping the required run rate well under control.

India maintained a solid start at the 10-over mark in the second ODI against England, reaching 77/0 while chasing 305. Rohit Sharma led the charge with a fluent half-century, scoring 53 off 33 balls, including four fours and four sixes. Shubman Gill provided steady support, remaining unbeaten on 22 from 27 deliveries. England’s bowlers, Mark Wood and Adil Rashid, struggled to break the opening partnership, with Wood conceding 11 runs in two overs and Rashid giving away 10 runs in his first over. With a required run rate of 5.70, India appeared well on track to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

Adil Rashid flights one up, but Rohit Sharma is in sublime touch. He reads the length early, steps forward, and drives it elegantly through the covers for four. With this shot, the Indian skipper reaches a well-crafted half-century, continuing his dominant form in the chase!

Mark Wood fires in a near-yorker on middle, but Rohit Sharma isn’t holding back. Channeling his 2023 World Cup form, he effortlessly clears his front leg, leans back for extra leverage, and sends the ball soaring over mid-on for a stunning six. Just when England thought they had a breakthrough moment, Rohit shuts them down in emphatic fashion!

Mark Wood fires in a full delivery on middle, nipping it back into Rohit Sharma. The ball beats Rohit’s inside edge as he attempts a push towards mid-on, striking him high on the pad. England appeals for LBW, but umpire Brown remains unmoved.

Jos Buttler consults his teammates and opts for a review, suspecting the ball might be clipping the stumps. Ball-tracking confirms the impact is above the knee-roll, with the delivery just clipping the leg stump—umpire’s call stands. Rohit survives, and England loses their review gamble.

India continues their solid start, reaching 56/0 after 7 overs. Rohit Sharma is leading the charge with 36 runs off 22 balls, including 2 fours and 3 sixes, while Shubman Gill remains steady at 18 off 20 balls with 3 boundaries.

Saqib Mahmood has bowled 4 overs for 30 runs without success, while Gus Atkinson has conceded 26 runs in his 3 overs. With a current run rate of 8.00, India needs 249 more runs from 43 overs at a required rate of 5.79.

Mahmood delivers a full ball on off stump, and Rohit Sharma expertly clips it to the left of midwicket for two runs. With this, India brings up their fifty, maintaining a strong start in the chase.

The malfunctioning floodlight tower has finally been repaired, though it cost the match a half-hour delay. With the issue resolved, play is expected to resume shortly. Rohit Sharma has now joined Shubman Gill in the dugout as they wait to get back on the field.

Kohli, Gill, Arshdeep, Pant, Kuldeep, and Jaiswal are seen by the dugout, sharing laughs and enjoying the break. The cameras have yet to catch a glimpse of Rohit. The stoppage in play has now stretched beyond twenty minutes.

And the players are heading off the field. Three Indian batters make their way back to the dugout, while Virat Kohli, fully geared up on the boundary line, watches on—no doubt energized by seeing his close friends in top form.

One of the floodlight towers at the Cuttack stadium has malfunctioned again, causing a brief interruption in play. The venue, equipped with six towering lights, has been dealing with recurring issues from one particular tower, which seems to have developed a habit of disrupting cricket. Players and fans await its restoration as India continues their chase of 305 against England.

India continues their aggressive start, reaching 47/0 after six overs. Rohit Sharma remains unbeaten on 29 off 18 balls, striking three sixes and a four, while Shubman Gill has looked fluent with 16 off 18, including three boundaries.

England‘s bowlers, Gus Atkinson (3-0-26-0) and Saqib Mahmood (3-0-21-0), have struggled to contain India’s openers, who are maintaining a strong current run rate of 7.83. With the required rate now at 5.86, India is well on track for the chase, with key batters still to come.

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have given India a confident start, reaching 39/0 in 5 overs. Rohit looks in sublime touch, scoring 27 off just 16 balls, including three sixes, while Gill has played a steady hand with 10 off 14. England’s bowlers, Saqib Mahmood (3-0-21-0) and Gus Atkinson (2-0-18-0), have struggled to make early breakthroughs. With Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul yet to come, India’s chase is well on track.

Saqib Mahmood pitches it up, and Rohit Sharma launches it straight into the crowd! Stepping forward with confidence, he capitalizes on the full delivery, showcasing his dominance in white-ball cricket. Playing at home only amplifies his strength, and this massive six further cements India’s strong start in their chase of 304.

Gus Atkinson delivers to Shubman Gill, and it’s a stunning four! While off-side shots and straight drives often steal the spotlight, a perfectly timed flick shot is pure artistry. Gill, with his height and wrist work, executes it flawlessly, standing tall and sending the ball racing to the boundary. India continues to build a solid foundation in their chase of 304.

India reaches 24/0 at the end of 3 overs, maintaining an impressive run rate of 8.00. Rohit Sharma leads the charge with 19 off 12 balls, including a four and two sixes, while Shubman Gill is steady at 4 off 6. With a required run rate of 5.97, India needs 281 runs from 47 overs. Saqib Mahmood (2-0-12-0) and Gus Atkinson (1-0-12-0) look to break the opening stand.

Rohit Sharma showcases his elegant strokeplay, dispatching Saqib Mahmood for a stunning six on the off-side. With a touch of width and no swing on offer, Rohit extends his front-foot defense, opens the bat face, and effortlessly lifts the ball into the night sky, delighting the crowd.

Rohit Sharma gets India’s chase underway in style, smashing Gus Atkinson over midwicket for a massive six. Attempting the same flick off his toes that led to his dismissal in the first ODI, this time he executes it perfectly, sending the ball soaring over the boundary.

India begins their chase cautiously, reaching 1/0 after the first over. Rohit Sharma (1 off 3) and Shubman Gill (0 off 3) are at the crease, with Saqib Mahmood starting strongly, conceding just one run in his first over. The current run rate stands at 1.00, while the required rate is 6.20. India needs 304 runs from 49 overs to secure victory.

Despite crossing the 300-run mark, England’s innings had the feel of a tense, low-scoring thriller. The spinners found success by keeping it tight and bowling wicket to wicket, while a key batter anchored his innings with singles and twos. The final 10 overs were frantic, but England’s total of 304 might not be as imposing in modern-day cricket. With a seam-heavy attack, England will now face an Indian opening pair that has consistently delivered strong starts in the past, setting up an exciting chase.

England registered their 15th 300-plus total against India, posting a competitive 304 in 49.5 overs. The batting lineup delivered a solid performance, with Joe Root (69), Ben Duckett (65), and Liam Livingstone (41) making significant contributions. Despite regular breakthroughs by India’s bowlers, England managed to cross the 300-run mark, setting India a challenging chase. With the pitch showing signs of uneven bounce, the second innings promises an intriguing contest.

Ben Duckett assessed the surface as a good batting track, though he noted that some deliveries stayed low. He expressed curiosity about the impact of dew, wondering whether it would improve the conditions or work in England’s favor by making batting tougher. Duckett believed that a total of 300 was competitive, given the fast-scoring nature of the ground. He also hoped that the pitch would offer spin towards the end, similar to how it did in Nagpur.

Mohammed Shami endured his most expensive ODI spell in matches where he has bowled more than five overs, conceding 66 runs in 7.5 overs at an economy rate of 8.42. He picked up one wicket but struggled to contain the runs.

England posted a competitive total of 304 in the second ODI against India in Cuttack, setting up an exciting run chase. Joe Root (69 off 72) and Ben Duckett (65 off 56) anchored the innings, while Liam Livingstone’s quickfire 41 off 32 provided the late surge. However, India’s bowlers, led by Ravindra Jadeja (3/35) and Harshit Rana (1/62), kept striking at crucial intervals to prevent England from running away with the game. Despite a late collapse, Adil Rashid’s explosive 14 off 5 balls helped England reach a respectable score. Now, all eyes are on India’s chase—can they pull off the 305-run target?