Published on: Jul 15, 2026 5:30 pm IST | Updated on: Jul 15, 2026 12:03 pm IST
After a plethora of losses on the trot, Team India finally registered their first win on the UK tour in a format that holds utmost significance for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027. Team India beat England in the first ODI of the three-match series by 6 wickets to go 1-0 up in the series. Axar Patel’s brilliance with both bat and ball was a sheer statement and a tight slap on the face of chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir, who kept the all-rounder out of recognition from white-ball cricket by dropping him every now and then from the squad just to fit Washington Sundar, who doesn’t even bowl his full quota of overs in limited-overs cricket. After an emphatic win over the 8th-ranked side in ODI cricket, Team India will march into the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff with their tails up. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd ODI, ENG vs IND at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
England got everything wrong right after winning the toss. They should have bowled first on a wicket with moisture, but Harry Brook had other ideas. Also, playing two spinners on a surface that offered ample bounce and seam movement early on was a blunder. England needs to rectify the errors they committed in the opening game, whereas India will be looking to continue their winning momentum. Expect England to bounce back and force the series into the decider. Therefore, expect the win probability meter to slightly lean in favor of the hosts. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd ODI, ENG vs IND at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
ENG: 52% win chance IND: 48% win chance
The Indian skipper scored an unbeaten 80 off 75 deliveries before retiring due to cramp. He has been in sublime touch in recent ODIs and will look to continue with the same rhythm in this game as well.
Although Rahul got castled in the previous game for a solitary run, but the wicketkeeper-batter has been averaging in the late 40s batting at no 5 or below. Expect Rahul to shine in this game.
The former English skipper scored an unbeaten run-a-ball 76 in the last game and played a lone hand for his side. Expect the veteran batter to be among the runs yet again.
The stylish left-hander is reprising a new role of an opener in ODI cricket. He looked a bit rusty in the last game but the talented batter knows how to settle down. Expect a substantial knock from Jacob in this game.
Check out our prediction for the ENG vs IND 2nd ODI at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
After enduring a string of defeats on the UK tour, Team India finally found momentum with a commanding six‑wicket victory in the opening ODI against England. The win not only gave India a 1‑0 lead in the three‑match series but also restored belief ahead of the crucial build‑up to the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Axar Patel emerged as the standout performer, delivering with both bat and ball to silence critics and underline his value in white‑ball cricket. His all‑round brilliance was a timely reminder of the depth India possesses, despite selectors often overlooking him in favor of Washington Sundar.
The focus now shifts to Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens, where the second ODI will be played on July 16 at 1 PM local time. With conditions expected to favor seamers early on, India will look to maintain their aggressive intent while ensuring stability in the middle order. A victory here would not only seal the series but also mark a significant turnaround in India’s overseas campaign, setting the tone for their World Cup preparations.
England’s campaign has hit a stumbling block after a poor outing in the opening ODI against India. Despite winning the toss, skipper Harry Brook’s decision to bat first backfired on a surface that had moisture and offered seam movement early on.
The choice to field two spinners on a wicket favoring pace compounded the error, leaving England exposed against India’s disciplined attack. Their batting lacked application as they lost 5 wickets for just 20 runs in the middle, and the bowling unit failed to adapt to conditions, resulting in a comprehensive defeat.
For England, the second ODI at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, is nothing short of a must-win clash. A loss here would hand India the series and further dent England’s confidence ahead of the World Cup cycle. To stay alive, England must rectify their tactical blunders, rely on their seamers to exploit Cardiff’s conditions, and show greater resilience with the bat. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 111 IND won: 62 ENG won: 44 No Result: 3 Tied: 2 RECENT form INDIA: L W W W W RECENT form ENGLAND: L L W W L
After a win in the last game, Team India have extended their number of wins over England. India have now registered 62 wins, whereas England have 44 wins to their name from 111 games.
How will the two teams, i.e., England vs India, fare in the 2nd ODI? Let’s take a look.
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah
Jacob Bethell, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks/Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Gus Atkinson/Josh Tongue, Adil Rashid
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd ODI match between England and India at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
With early seam movement expected under cloudy skies, the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first. Cardiff’s surface eases for batting as the game progresses, making chasing more favorable. A target around 260–270 could prove competitive, but conditions strongly suit a bowl‑first strategy.
The 2nd ODI match of the India tour of England will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar App. TV streaming for this series will be available on Sony Sports Channels 1 in English, 3 in Hindi, and 4 in regional languages.
Team India put up a clinical display in the first ODI of the five-match series in Birmingham. However, the 8th-ranked English side will look to bounce back to take the series verdict into the decider, i.e., the 3rd game of the series. Expect England to win this game and make it 1-1 in the series. Therefore, as per our prediction, the hosts, England, are expected to win the ENG vs IND 2nd ODI match at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.