Mon Feb 10 06:16:05 UTC 2025: ## India Wins Second ODI Against England by 4 Wickets, Takes Unassailable Lead in Series
**Cuttack, India:** India has defeated England by 4 wickets in the second One Day International (ODI) match of their three-match series, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead. Rohit Sharma led the charge with a stunning century (119 runs), propelling India to victory despite a challenging target.
England, batting first, set a target of 305 runs. India chased it down in 44.4 overs, with crucial contributions from Shubman Gill (60 runs), Axar Patel (41* runs), and Shreyas Iyer (44 runs). While the chase wasn’t without its hiccups, including the loss of several key wickets, Patel and others held their nerve to secure the win.
The match, played at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, witnessed a pitch favorable to batsmen, potentially leading to high scores. The possibility of dew later in the match might have influenced the toss decision.
The final ODI of the series is scheduled for February 12th. India is expected to make several changes to their playing XI, with Virat Kohli’s return highly likely after recovering from injury. Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy are also expected to feature. England is likely to field an unchanged team. While England possesses several match-winning players, their batting struggled against the Indian bowlers. Despite a close contest, the prediction favors India for the final match as well.
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