Sun Feb 09 11:28:55 UTC 2025: ## India Wins Toss, Kohli Returns as India Leads England 1-0 in ODI Series

**Cuttack, India –** India took a commanding 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against England after winning the second ODI in Cuttack today. England, having won the toss and opted to bat first, posted a total of 258 runs for 6 wickets in their allotted 50 overs.

Several key players contributed to England’s score. Ben Duckett impressed early, scoring 65 runs before being dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja. Joe Root followed with a solid 69, while Harry Brook added 31. However, India’s bowling attack, featuring impressive performances from Jadeja and Hardik Pandya, kept a lid on England’s run rate. Pandya claimed the crucial wicket of Jos Buttler.

The Indian team made two changes to their playing XI from the first ODI. Virat Kohli returned after missing the first match due to a knee injury, replacing Yashasvi Jaiswal. Kuldeep Yadav was replaced by Varun Chakravarthy. This was Chakravarthy’s ODI debut, receiving his cap from Jadeja.

England also made three changes to their lineup, bringing in Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson, and Jamie Overton.

While the full details of the match are still emerging, India’s victory further solidifies their dominance in the series. Mohammed Shami is just four wickets away from becoming the fastest bowler to 200 ODI wickets. The final ODI will be crucial for England to avoid a series whitewash, especially considering their upcoming Champions Trophy.

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