Team India Playing XI for IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: The second match of the ongoing ODI series between India and England will be played in Cuttack on Sunday, February 9. By registering a spectacular victory in the first ODI played in Nagpur, the Indian team has taken a 1-0 lead in the series. Now Team India will be eyeing to win the series by winning the second ODI.
In the first match, star batter Virat Kohli could not play due to knee swelling, but he may return in the second match. Vice-captain Shubman Gill has also indicated that he will play. In such a situation, a big change can be seen in Team India’s playing eleven. Let us know what the playing eleven of the Indian team can be in the second ODI match.
Kohli To Return, Jaiswal Out!
Virat Kohli is expected to play in the second ODI against England. Kohli could not play the first match due to a knee problem, but is now fully fit. If Kohli is included in the playing eleven, then Yashasvi Jaiswal may have to leave the team. Jaiswal got a chance to debut in the first ODI.
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However, he could not do anything in his first match. Jaiswal started the innings with captain Rohit Sharma, but he was out after scoring just 15 runs. In such a situation, Jaiswal may be dropped from this match.
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Gill To Open With Rohit
With Yashasvi Jaiswal out, Shubman Gill can be seen opening with captain Rohit Sharma. Gill scored a brilliant 87 runs in the first ODI and played an important role in the team’s victory with his innings. Virat Kohli is almost certain to come at number three. Kohli would like to strengthen his form before the Champions Trophy 2025.
These Batters Will Handle The Middle Order
Shreyas Iyer can get a chance at number four in the middle order. He scored a half-century in the last match by batting explosively. KL Rahul can come at number five, who will also play the responsibility of wicketkeeper. All-rounder Hardik Pandya can be included at number six, who can change the course of the match with both his batting and bowling.
Varun Chakaravarthy May Get A Chance
Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy may get a chance in the second ODI. He was suddenly included in the team for the ODI series and the team management wants to test him before the Champions Trophy. Varun may be included in the team in place of Kuldeep Yadav. Kuldeep’s performance in the last match was not very good. He took only one wicket for 53 runs in 9.4 overs.
Apart from Varun, the presence of Ravindra Jadeja and Akshar Patel in the team will maintain balance. In the last match, Jadeja bowled lethally and took 3 wickets for just 26 runs in 9 overs, while Akshar Patel played a brilliant innings of 52 runs.
Shami And Harshit Will Handle Pace Attack
Mohammed Shami will lead the fast bowling attack, as injured Jasprit Bumrah is not part of the team for this match. Harshit Rana can be included in the playing eleven along with him. Harshit Rana may have proved to be expensive in the first ODI, but he took 3 important wickets. In such a situation, he may get another chance.
Probable Playing XI For 2nd ODI
| Positions | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohit Sharma (C) | Captain |
| 2 | Shubman Gill | Batter |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | Batter |
| 4 | Shreyas Iyer | Batter |
| 5 | KL Rahul (WK) | Wicketkeeper/Batter |
| 6 | Hardik Pandya | All-rounder |
| 7 | Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| 8 | Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
| 9 | Mohammed Shami | Bowler |
| 10 | Harshit Rana | Bowler |
| 11 | Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler |
