England and India will meet in the second ODI of the three-match series at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Thursday, July 16. The Shubman Gill-led squad is currently leading the series 1-0 after a six-wicket win in Birmingham. They will aim to seal a series against the hosts.
Sophia Gardens is widely known for producing highly balanced and tactical ODI matches. India will rely on batters and all-rounders to maintain their dominance, while the Harry Brook-led side desperately needs an improved 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
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network
India vs England 2nd ODI: Pitch & Weather Report
The pitch at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Chasing teams have enjoyed success at this venue, with 21 of the 33 ODIs won by the side batting second, making bowling first the preferred option after winning the toss.
The weather forecast looks excellent for cricket. Temperatures are expected to range between 27°C and 30°C, with sunny conditions 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 full contest.
India vs England 2nd ODI Head-to-Head Record
India have enjoyed the upper hand in this ODI rivalry. The two teams have met 111 times, with India winning 62 matches compared to England's 44. Two matches ended in a tie, while three produced no result.
The visitors have also dominated recent meetings in England, winning eight of their last 13 ODIs against the hosts, including six consecutive victories on English soil. That record will give Shubman Gill's side plenty of confidence heading into the second ODI in Cardiff.
India vs England 2nd ODI Playing XI
England: Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell, Liam Dawson, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna
India vs England 2nd ODI Toss Prediction
Sophia Gardens has favored chasing teams in ODI cricket. Of the 33 completed ODIs at the venue, teams batting second have won 21 matches. With some early movement for seamers and improved batting conditions later in the innings, the captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
India vs England 2nd ODI Score Prediction
If England bat first: 285-300
If India bat first: 290-310
India vs England 2nd ODI Key Players to Watch
England
Joe Root: Root looked in excellent touch with an unbeaten 76 in the first ODI. England will once again depend on their most experienced batter to anchor the innings.
Liam Dawson: Dawson rescued England with a fighting half-century in Birmingham and can also make an impact with his left-arm spin in the middle overs.
Jofra 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
Axar Patel: Axar, who secured the Player of the Match in the first ODI, starred with both bat and ball. India will again rely on his all-round abilities in Cardiff.
Shubman Gill: The India captain continued his impressive form with a composed 80 in the series opener. He will look to lead from the front once again.
Rohit Sharma: Rohit could not convert his start in the first ODI. The experienced opener will aim to provide India with a strong start in the powerplay.
India vs England 2nd ODI Best Batsman Prediction
India: Shubman Gill – Gill is in outstanding form and has looked comfortable against England's bowling attack. He is India's strongest candidate to score the most runs.
England: Joe Root – Root remains England's most dependable ODI batter. His experience and ability to build long innings make him the favorite to top-score for the hosts.
India vs England 2nd ODI Best Bowler Prediction
India: Jasprit Bumrah – Bumrah's accuracy and variations make him a major threat for the England batting lineup.
England: Jofra Archer – Archer can trouble India's batters with his pace and ability to generate extra bounce.
India vs England 2nd ODI Winning Probability
India: 60%
England: 40%
India vs England 2nd ODI Match Prediction: Expert Verdict
India will enter the second ODI with momentum after a convincing win in Birmingham. The hosts have the quality to fight back, but India will start as favorites to win in Cardiff and seal the three-match ODI series.
