Sun Feb 09 08:10:00 UTC 2025: ## India Wins Toss, Kohli Returns as India Takes 2-0 Lead in ODI Series Against England
**Cuttack, India** – India defeated England in the second ODI of their three-match series on Sunday, further cementing their dominance over the visiting team. India, already 1-0 up after their victory in Nagpur, won the toss and opted to bat first.
Several changes were made to both teams’ lineups. Virat Kohli returned to the Indian side after missing the first match due to a knee injury, replacing Yashasvi Jaiswal. Varun Chakravarthy also made his debut, replacing Kuldeep Yadav. England, meanwhile, brought in Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson, and Jamie Overton.
Early in the innings, England’s Ben Duckett played aggressively, scoring a rapid half-century (65 runs) before being dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja. Harry Brook and Joe Root provided a strong partnership, putting on a crucial 56-run stand for the third wicket, propelling England to a respectable total. While England’s batting looked formidable with significant contributions from Brook and Root, India’s bowlers displayed good control and eventually restricted them to a defendable score. The final score and complete details of each team’s performance were not provided in the original text.
India’s win secures a commanding 2-0 lead in the series, putting them in a strong position to win the series. The final ODI will decide if England can avoid a clean sweep.
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