India and England are set to face each other in Cuttack on Sunday. Virat Kohli has been declared fit and will return to the XI. The big question is, who makes way for him? Shreyas Iyer played a blistering knock in Nagpur, while Yashasvi Jaiswal is being groomed for the future. This selection dilemma will be one of the key talking points ahead of the match.
Adding to the intrigue, Varun Chakaravarthy received his debut cap from Ravindra Jadeja. England struggled against him in the T20I series, and his mystery spin could be a game changer in this high-scoring venue. Who knows, he replaces an injured Jasprit Bumrah for the ICC Champions Trophy as well!
IND vs ENG Match Details: India vs England, 2nd ODI
- Match: India vs England, 2nd ODI
- Date & Time: Sunday, February 9, 2025, 1:30 PM IST (Toss at 1:00 PM IST)
- Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar
Cuttack Pitch Report & Weather Conditions: India vs England, 2nd ODI
Pitch Analysis:
Cuttack has historically been a high-scoring venue, with an average first-innings score of 348 since 2017. Pacers have enjoyed bowling early on, while spinners have had limited success.
- Pitch Type: Batting paradise with minimal assistance for spinners.
- Average First Innings Score: 348
- Toss Prediction: Team winning the toss should opt to bat first.
Pace vs Spin at Cuttack (ODIs since 2017) (Important)
| Type | Matches | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 2 | 820 | 985 | 19 | 4/60 | 43.1 |
| Spin | 2 | 372 | 374 | 5 | 3/65 | 74.4 |
Weather Report:
- Temperature: 28°C
- Humidity: 28%
- Conditions: Clear skies, no rain expected.
IND vs ENG Probable Playing XI
India Probable XI:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill (VC)
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Mohammed Shami
- Harshit Rana
England Probable XI:
- Philip Salt (WK)
- Ben Duckett
- Joe Root (C/VC)
- Harry Brook
- Jos Buttler (C & WK)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jacob Bethell
- Jamie Overton
- Saqib Mahmood
- Gus Atkinson
- Mark Wood
IND vs ENG Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Dream11 Team Picks:
Wicketkeepers:
- Jos Buttler
- Philip Salt
Batters:
- Joe Root (C)
- Virat Kohli
- Ben Duckett
- Shubman Gill
All-rounders:
- Axar Patel (VC)
- Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers:
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Adil Rashid
- Harshit Rana
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
- Captain: Joe Root
- Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill
- Alternative Choices: Axar Patel, Shubman Gill
IND vs ENG Match Prediction & Winning Tips
India starts as the favorites with home conditions in their favor. However, England’s experienced players, led by Joe Root and Jos Buttler, have the ability to bounce back.
Winning Prediction: India to win the match.
IND vs ENG Live Streaming & Score Updates
- Where to Watch? Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar. The match will kick off at 1:30 PM IST.
