Sun Feb 09 09:49:14 UTC 2025: ## India Eye Fine-Tuning Ahead of Crucial Second ODI Against England
**Bhubaneswar, India** – India will be looking to refine their playing XI for the second One Day International (ODI) against England in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The match holds significant importance as it’s the last major series for both teams before the Champions Trophy. India, despite a convincing victory in the first ODI, are aware of England’s potent batting and bowling line-up, which includes stars like Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, and Liam Livingstone.
The first ODI in Nagpur saw a thrilling 4-wicket win for India, despite a shaky start. India’s debutant Harshit Rana impressed with 3 wickets, while Mohammed Shami showed signs of a return to form. Ravindra Jadeja also starred with 3 wickets for 26 runs. Despite a low score of 248 by England, India’s top order struggled. Shreyas Iyer’s half-century and crucial contributions from Shubman Gill (87) and Axar Patel (52) steered India to victory. Captain Rohit Sharma’s early dismissal was a concern. The absence of Virat Kohli due to injury also impacted the team’s strategy.
The second ODI, at the Barabati Stadium, begins at 1:30 PM IST and will be televised on Star Sports and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar. Both teams are expected to field their strongest sides in a bid to gain momentum ahead of the Champions Trophy.
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