IND vs ENG 2025: 3 players who can make a big impact for England in 2nd ODI against India

Team India (IND) and England (ENG) are gearing up to take on each other in the second ODI of the three-match series, at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, on Sunday, February 9. The Men in Blue have a 1-0 lead after a convincing four-wicket win in Nagpur, and they will be looking forward to sealing the series.

The Three Lions struggled to adapt in the first ODI, getting bowled out for 248, despite fifties from Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell. In reply, the hosts chased it down comfortably, thanks to Shubman Gill’s 87 and crucial contributions from Shreyas Iyer (59) and Axar Patel (52), respectively.

Virat Kohli, who missed the opener due to a sore knee, is expected to return, possibly replacing Yashasvi Jaiswal or a middle order batter. England must regroup quickly to stay alive in the series as they have a tough challenge ahead.

Meanwhile, check out 3 most impact England players for 2nd ODI:

3. Adil Rashid

England's most reliable white-ball bowler, Adil Rashid has consistently shown his brilliance in the ongoing series against India. Having picked up two crucial wickets in the first match, dismissing KL Rahul and Axar Patel, Rashid will be a crucial member of England’s bowling attack in the upcoming game.

The Barabati Stadium pitch in Cuttack assists spinners mid-way, Rashid’s ability to turn the ball away from the batters will make him a major threat. The Yorkshire-born has been hard to face in the T20Is and followed it in the 50-over format.