India vs England 2nd ODI: Match Preview and Predicted Playing XI

India Aims to Seal Series Against England in 2nd ODI at Cardiff

Cardiff, July 16, 2026 – 12:51 PM IST

After a commanding victory in the first One-Day International, Shubman Gill’s India is poised to clinch the series against England in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens today. The Indian squad, buoyed by their recent performance, is eager to build on their momentum and secure a series win.

In the opener, India successfully chased down England’s total of 259, reaching the target comfortably in the 46th over. Captain Shubman Gill played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 80 before retiring hurt. His leadership was complemented by crucial half-centuries from Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, who both contributed significantly to the chase. Axar also showcased his bowling prowess, taking four wickets to restrict England to a modest score.

However, the seasoned duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli faced challenges in the first match, falling for 11 and 5 runs, respectively. Their early dismissals put pressure on the middle order, which ultimately rose to the occasion. As the series progresses, fans and analysts alike will be looking for a resurgence from these stalwarts.

Injury concerns loomed over both Gill and pacer Gurnoor Brar during the first match, but reports indicate that Gill is fit and ready to lead his team. Brar’s status remains uncertain, and should he be unavailable, either Prince Yadav or Arshdeep Singh could step into the playing XI.

Predicted XIs

England’s Probable XI:
Jacob Bethell, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Josh Tongue, Adil Rashid.

India’s Probable XI:
Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar/Prince Yadav/Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah.

Full Squads

India:
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav, Shivam Dube, Prasidh Krishna.

England:
Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Banton, Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson, James Coles, Rehan Ahmed.

As the teams prepare to clash once more, cricket fans around the world are eagerly anticipating what promises to be another thrilling encounter. Will India seal the series, or can England bounce back? Stay tuned for all the action!