IND vs ENG Match Prediction - Who will win today’s 2nd ODI match between India and England?

India (IND) and England (ENG) are all set to clash against each other in the second ODI of the three-match series at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday, February 09. Having won the first match, the Men in Blue will look to gain a lead in the three-match series.

The opening game began with England batting first. Ben Duckett (32) and Phil Salt (43) provided a fiery, however the side faced a batting collapse until skipper Jos Buttler (52) and young Jacob Bethell (51) stabilized the innings. The duo stitched an important 59-run partnership. The Indian bowlers quickly wrapped the English tail and bowled them out for 248 runs in 47.4 overs. Ravindra Jadeja and Harshit Rana picked three wickets each.

In reply, vice-captain Shubman Gill was the top-scorer of his side with a knock of 87 (96) while Shreyas Iyer scored 59 (36). Furthermore, Axar Patel played a crucial hand with the bat, scoring a 47 ball-52. While India lost some wickets in the middle but managed to win the game by four wickets and 68 balls to spare.

Match Details

Barabati Stadium Pitch Report

The track of Cuttack is considered helpful usually good for the spinners and offers some bounce which helps the pacers well, especially once the ball gets semi-new after the first spells. It is not easy to play pace bowling against the new ball here.  Batters will have to be careful on this track. However, in recent times, batters have been getting good decks in white-ball cricket.

Head-To-Head Record

IND vs ENG Predicted Playing 11

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IND vs ENG Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer who had been inducted into the playing XI in the first ODI, due to star batter Virat Kohli's exclusion displayed remarkable brilliance with the bat, scoring a 36-ball 59. His innings laced with nine boundaries and two sixes, helped the side to get in a comfortable position after a rough start. The Mumbai batter will be looking forward to this game and will be hoping to put in yet another impressive showing with the bat.

Probable Best Bowler: Ravindra Jadeja

The left-arm-spinner Ravindra Jadeja bowled brilliantly in the series opener as he picked up 3/26 in nine overs. Jadeja got rid of Joe Root, Sune Luus, Jacob Bethell, and Adil Rashid. The 36-year-old will look to make good use of the conditions and bowl another match-winning spell in the upcoming game.

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

India win the toss and opt to bowl first.

Powerplay: 40-50

ENG: 240-250

India win the match.

Scenario 2

England win the toss and opt to bowl first.

Powerplay: 50-60

IND: 250-260

England win the match.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.