India vs England 2nd ODI Review: Rohit Sharma’s Heroics Seal Series Win
India Clinches Series with a Commanding Win in Cuttack
India secured the three-match ODI series with a thrilling four-wicket victory over England in the 2nd ODI at Cuttack. Rohit Sharma’s stunning 119 off 90 balls set the foundation for India’s successful chase of 305, while Ravindra Jadeja (3/35 & 11)* and Axar Patel (41)* played vital supporting roles.
Match Overview
Match: India vs England, 2nd ODI, 2025
Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
Result: India won by 4 wickets
Series: India leads 2-0 (3-match series)
Man of the Match: Rohit Sharma (119 off 90 balls)
England’s Batting Struggles Despite Solid Start
Batting first, England managed 304 all out in 49.5 overs. The visitors started well, but India’s disciplined bowling kept them in check.
Top Performers – England’s Batting
✅ Joe Root (69 off 72 balls, 6 fours) – Provided stability but lacked acceleration in the final overs.
✅ Ben Duckett (65 off 56 balls, 10 fours) – Showed intent but fell at a crucial stage.
✅ Harry Brook (31 off 52 balls, 5 fours) – Looked promising but got out playing an aggressive shot.
✅ Jos Buttler (34 off 35 balls) – Couldn’t capitalize on his start, dismissed at the wrong time.
England was well-positioned at 257/5 in 43 overs, but a late collapse saw them fall short of their expected 320+ target.
India’s Bowling Performance
✅ Ravindra Jadeja (3/35 in 10 overs) – A game-changing spell in the middle overs.
✅ Mohammed Shami (1/66 in 7.5 overs) – Early wickets and crucial breakthroughs.
✅ Varun Chakarwarthy (1/54 in 10 overs) – Restricted runs in the death overs.
✅ Harshit Rana (1/62 in 9 overs) – Maintained pressure in the middle overs.
Rohit Sharma’s Masterclass Leads India’s Chase
Chasing 305, India got a solid 92-run opening stand from Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill (51 off 60 balls). Despite losing a few wickets in the middle, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja ensured a comfortable finish.
Top Performers – India’s Batting
✅ Rohit Sharma (119 off 90 balls, 12 fours, 7 sixes) – A dominant century, leading from the front.
✅ Shubman Gill (60 off 52balls, 9 fours, 1 six) – Provided a solid start before getting out.
✅ KL Rahul (44 off 47 balls, 3 fours, 1 six) – Played fluently but missed out on a bigger score.
✅ Axar Patel (41 off 43 balls, 4 fours)* – Kept his cool under pressure, sealing the win.
✅ Ravindra Jadeja (11 off 9 balls)* – Ensured a smooth finish with Axar.
England’s Bowling Struggles
❌ G. Akinstson (1/65 in 7 overs) – Took wicket but leaked runs.
❌ J Overton (2/60 in 10 overs) – Got big scalps but lacked consistency.
❌ Adil Rashid (1/78 in 10 overs) – Restrictive but not threatening enough.
Match Turning Points
✔ Rohit Sharma’s Century: Put India in control of the chase.
✔ Jadeja’s Three-Wicket Spell: Disrupted England’s middle order.
✔ Axar Patel’s Calm Finish: Ensured no last-minute drama in the chase.
Player Ratings & Performance Analysis
India
⭐ Rohit Sharma – 10/10 – Match-winning hundred, leading from the front.
⭐ Shubman Gill – 8/10 – Solid start but couldn’t accelerate further.
⭐ Axar Patel – 9/10 – Contributed with both bat and ball.
⭐ Ravindra Jadeja – 9/10 – Game-changer with both ball and bat.
⭐ Shreyas Iyer-- 7/10- Quick Run scored in Middle overs.
England
⭐ Joe Root – 8.5/10 – Anchored the innings but needed more urgency.
⭐ Ben Duckett – 7.5/10 – Bright start but couldn’t carry on.
⭐ Jofra Archer – 7/10 – Wicket-taker but expensive.
⭐ Adil Rashid – 7/10 – Decent spell but lacked breakthroughs.
⭐ Jos Buttler – 6.5/10 – Needed to take more responsibility as captain.
Series Impact & Final Thoughts
India’s dominance in home conditions continues, with Rohit Sharma’s form peaking at the right time ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.
For England, middle-order inconsistency and poor death bowling remain major concerns. This defeat marks four consecutive ODI series losses since the 2023 World Cup, highlighting the need for serious team restructuring.
The final ODI in Kolkata will be England’s last chance to avoid a whitewash, while India might test their bench strength.
Man of the Match: Rohit Sharma
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (10/10)
Reason: Led from the front with a superb 119-run knock.
Next Match:
3rd ODI – India vs England
Date: February 12, 2025
Venue: Kolkata
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