Mon Feb 10 11:40:24 UTC 2025: ## Jadeja Stars as India Wins Second ODI Against England

**Ahmedabad, India** – Ravindra Jadeja’s impressive return to ODI cricket spearheaded India’s victory in the second ODI against England, securing a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. England, batting first after winning the toss, posted a challenging 304 runs thanks to contributions from Ben Duckett (65), Joe Root (69), and Liam Livingstone (41). However, Jadeja’s masterful spell of 3/35 in 10 overs proved crucial in restricting England’s total.

India’s chase was anchored by a strong opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill (60), who added 136 runs for the first wicket. Despite the dismissals of Gill and Virat Kohli for only 5 runs each, Rohit Sharma’s century (119) and contributions from Shreyas Iyer (44) and Axar Patel (41*) guided India to victory with four wickets in hand in 44.3 overs.

Jadeja, playing his first ODI since the 2023 World Cup, attributed his success to consistent bowling in domestic cricket. He emphasized the importance of maintaining rhythm through regular game time, noting that his domestic matches allowed him to bowl over 30 overs, keeping him in good form.

The all-rounder also downplayed concerns about Rohit Sharma’s recent struggles, highlighting the captain’s match-winning century as a significant boost for the team ahead of the Champions Trophy. Jadeja stated that despite external criticism, the team remained confident in Rohit’s abilities and celebrated his return to form.

The final ODI of the series is scheduled for Ahmedabad on February 12th.

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