England and India will face each other in the second ODI of the three-match series on Thursday, July 16 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. The Shubman Gill-led side currently leads the series 1-0 after a six-wicket win in Birmingham. Their aim will be to win the series against the host team.
Sophia Gardens is widely known for producing highly balanced and tactical ODI matches. India will rely on their batsmen and all-rounders to maintain their dominance, while the Harry Brook-led side desperately needs a better performance to level the series.
India vs England 2nd ODI: Match Details
match: England vs India, 2nd ODI
Tournament: India tour of England, 2026
date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM local (5:30 PM IST)
venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
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Live broadcast: Sony Sports Network
India vs England 2nd ODI: Pitch and weather report
The pitch at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff is expected to be a balanced contest between bat and ball. Teams chasing targets have had success at this venue, with the team batting second winning 21 of the 33 ODI matches, making bowling first after winning the toss the preferred option.
The weather forecast looks very good for cricket. Temperatures are expected to range between 27°C and 30°C, with sunshine during the afternoon and partly cloudy skies in the evening. There is no chance of rain, while light winds will provide comfortable playing conditions, ensuring a perfect contest.
India vs England 2nd ODI head-to-head record
India has had the upper hand in this ODI rivalry. Both the teams have faced each other 111 times, with India winning 62 matches compared to England’s 44. Two matches ended in a tie, while three had no result.
The visiting team has also dominated in recent meetings in England, winning eight of their last 13 ODIs against the hosts, including six consecutive wins on English soil. This record will give a lot of confidence to Shubman Gill’s team ahead of the second ODI in Cardiff.
India vs England 2nd ODI Playing XI
England: Ben Duckett, Will Jacques, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethel, Liam Dawson, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue.
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dubey, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna
India vs England 2nd ODI toss prediction
Sophia Gardens has supported teams chasing targets in ODI cricket. Of the 33 ODI matches completed at the venue, the teams batting second have won 21 matches. With some early movement for the fast bowlers and improved batting conditions towards the end of the innings, the captain who wins the toss is likely to bowl first.
India vs England 2nd ODI Score Prediction
If England bat first: 285-300
If India bats first: 290-310
Key players to watch in India vs England 2nd ODI
England
Joe Root: Root looked in excellent form by scoring unbeaten 76 runs in the first ODI. England will once again depend on their most experienced batsman to handle the innings.
Liam Dawson: Dawson saved England with a fighting half-century in Birmingham and can also make an impact with his left-arm spin in the middle overs.
Joffra Archer: Archer’s pace and bounce make him England’s biggest weapon with the new ball. Early wickets will be crucial if the hosts are to level the series.
India
Akshar Patel: Akshar, who won the title of Player of the Match in the first ODI, performed brilliantly with both bat and ball. India will once again rely on his all-round abilities in Cardiff.
Shubman Gill: The India captain continued his brilliant performance by scoring 80 runs in the series opener. He would like to lead from the front once again.
Rohit Sharma: Rohit could not convert his start into goals in the first ODI. The experienced opener will aim to give India a strong start in the powerplay.
India vs England 2nd ODI Best Batsman Prediction
India: Shubman Gill – Gill is in great form and looks comfortable against the England bowling attack. He is India’s strongest candidate in terms of scoring most runs.
England: Joe Root – Root remains England’s most reliable ODI batsman. His experience and ability to play long innings makes him a favorite to top score for the hosts.
India vs England 2nd ODI Best Bowler Prediction
India: Jasprit Bumrah -Bumrah’s accuracy and versatility make him a major threat to England’s batting lineup.
England: jofra archer – Archer can trouble India’s batsmen with his pace and ability to generate extra bounce.
India vs England chances of winning 2nd ODI
India vs England 2nd ODI Match Prediction: Expert Verdict
After a spectacular win in Birmingham, India will enter the second ODI with momentum. The hosts have the ability to fight back, but India will start as favorites to win in Cardiff and clinch the three-match ODI series.