Sun Feb 09 08:00:00 UTC 2025: ## India Strikes Early in Cuttack ODI: Chakaravarthy Bags First ODI Wicket
**Cuttack, India:** India made an early breakthrough in the second ODI against England in Cuttack, with debutant Varun Chakaravarthy dismissing Phil Salt for 26. England, having won the toss and elected to bat, saw Ben Duckett reach his half-century before being joined by Joe Root. India, meanwhile, will be looking to build on this early success and claim further wickets.
The match marks the return of Virat Kohli to the Indian XI after missing the first ODI due to a swollen knee. Kohli replaced Yashasvi Jaiswal, while Shreyas Iyer retained his spot in the batting line-up. Chakaravarthy’s inclusion also added an element of intrigue to the Indian bowling attack. The three-match series continues with India aiming to level the score after losing the first ODI.
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