Sun Feb 09 14:49:02 UTC 2025: ## England Post 304 in Cuttack ODI Despite Jadeja’s Three-Wicket Haul

**Cuttack, India:** England posted a challenging 304 runs in their allotted 49.5 overs in the second ODI against India in Cuttack on Sunday. Despite a strong start from openers Phil Salt and Ben Duckett (who scored 81 and 50 respectively), India fought back with a disciplined bowling performance led by Ravindra Jadeja’s impressive three-wicket haul for 35 runs.

Salt and Duckett’s opening partnership gave England a solid foundation, but India managed to break through at crucial moments. Joe Root also contributed a valuable fifty. Other notable contributions came from Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (34), and Liam Livingstone, ensuring England crossed the 300-run mark. For India, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammed Shami each claimed a wicket.

India’s chase was punctuated by both exciting strokeplay and frustrating dismissals. Rohit Sharma, despite a strong start including smashing several sixes, ultimately fell short of a century. Shubman Gill provided a solid contribution with a quick-fire 60 before being clean bowled. Virat Kohli’s struggles continued with a low score of 5, once again failing to convert a start.

The match witnessed a brief interruption due to a floodlight failure, adding to the drama of the encounter. India will need to overcome this substantial total to win the series. The match is still underway.

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