Sun Feb 09 18:35:46 UTC 2025: ## India Wins Second ODI Against England by Four Wickets, Takes Unassailable Lead in Series

**Cuttack, India** – India secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against England with a thrilling four-wicket victory in the second ODI on Sunday. Rohit Sharma’s stunning century (119 off 90 balls, including 12 fours and 7 sixes) powered India to chase down England’s 304-run target in 44.3 overs, losing six wickets in the process.

Shubman Gill also contributed significantly with a half-century (60), while Shreyas Iyer added 41 runs. Akshar Patel (41*) and Ravindra Jadeja (11*) remained unbeaten at the end, ensuring India’s victory. Virat Kohli, however, had a disappointing outing, scoring just 5 runs.

Earlier, England’s innings concluded at 304 runs in 49.5 overs. Joe Root (69) and Ben Duckett (65) scored fifties for England, with Liam Livingstone contributing 41 runs. Jadeja was the pick of the Indian bowlers, taking three crucial wickets. Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, and Hardik Pandya each claimed a wicket, while three English players were run out.

The match saw several dramatic moments, including a brief interruption due to floodlight issues. Despite the setbacks, India’s batting prowess, spearheaded by Rohit Sharma’s exceptional performance, ultimately sealed their victory, leaving them on the verge of a clean sweep of the series.

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