Mon Feb 10 01:15:36 UTC 2025: ## India Clinches ODI Series Win Over England with Rohit Sharma’s Century
**Cuttack, India** – India defeated England by 4 wickets in the second One Day International (ODI) at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, securing a 2-0 series victory. This follows their 4-wicket win in the first ODI in Nagpur. Rohit Sharma was the star of the show, smashing a magnificent 119 runs.
England, despite a promising start from Ben Duckett (65) and Phil Salt, failed to post a truly challenging total. They were bowled out for 304 in the final ball of their innings. Joe Root also contributed a solid 69. Liam Livingstone’s late 41 helped them cross the 300-run mark. Ravindra Jadeja was once again the chief destroyer for India, taking three crucial wickets, including that of Root for the 13th time in his career. Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana, Hardik Pandya, and Varun Chakravarthy each claimed a wicket.
India’s chase was anchored by a 136-run opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill (60). Shreyas Iyer contributed 44, while Axar Patel remained unbeaten on 41. Despite some late wickets, including that of Rohit, India comfortably reached the target. Virat Kohli, however, struggled, managing only 5 runs.
The match also saw several notable individual performances: Rohit Sharma’s century marked his 32nd ODI ton, while Shubman Gill also scored a half-century. The Indian bowlers effectively contained the English batsmen, ensuring a comfortable victory for the home side. Mohammed Shami came close to his 200th ODI wicket. The match was briefly interrupted due to a power outage. The win marks India’s seventh consecutive ODI victory at the Barabati Stadium.
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